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United Arab Emirates STREIT Group
Typhoon 6x6
STREIT Group's heavier 6x6 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) troop carrier, unveiled at IDEX 2013 with a V-shaped monocoque armoured hull and capacity for a driver, commander, and ten dismounts, configurable for medical evacuation, command-and-control, or forward-observation roles.
In service since 2013
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to United Arab Emirates export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2013. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
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Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
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Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 100 km/h |
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Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | V-shaped monocoque armoured hull, STANAG 4569 Level 4 blast/ballistic protection, add-on armor |
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Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 8.1 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 2.48 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 2.88 m |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 2 |
| Troop capacity Number of embarked troops/passengers (IFV, APC, transport). Higher carries more. | 10 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Cummins turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, 8.8L |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 1 |
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 400 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
Specifications compiled from public STREIT Group and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-24.
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What is the top speed of the STREIT Group Typhoon 6x6? +
The STREIT Group Typhoon 6x6 has a maximum speed of 100 km/h.
How many crew does the STREIT Group Typhoon 6x6 require? +
The STREIT Group Typhoon 6x6 requires a crew of 2.
What engine does the STREIT Group Typhoon 6x6 use? +
The STREIT Group Typhoon 6x6 is powered by the Cummins turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, 8.8L.
What is the STREIT Group Typhoon 6x6 used for? +
The STREIT Group Typhoon 6x6 is a ifv / apc typically used for troop transport, medical evacuation, command control.
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