MDT David
| MDT David | |
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 A MDT David
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| Type | Light Armored Vehicle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2007–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | MDT Armor Corporation, Shladot |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
Land Rover Defender 110: 3,800 kg (8,378 lb), Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 4,700 kg (10,362 lb) (Gross weight) |
| Length |
Land Rover Defender 110: 4,470 mm (15 ft), Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 5,040 mm (17 ft) |
| Width |
Land Rover Defender 110: 1,790 mm (6 ft), Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 1,972 mm (6 ft) |
| Height |
Land Rover Defender 110: 2,035 mm (7 ft), Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 2,227 mm (7 ft) |
| Crew | 4 – 6 |
| Engine | Turbocharged inter-cooled diesel engine Land Rover Defender 110: 122 bhp (91 kW) @ 3500 rpm, Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 129 bhp (96 kW) @ 3,800rpm |
| Transmission | Manual, 5/6 forward |
| Suspension | Suspension can either be based on a Toyota Hilux, Toyota Land Cruiser, or Land Rover Defender. |
The MDT David is an ultra light armored personnel carrier and light Armored Vehicle assembled by MDT Armor Corporation, an American subsidiary of Shladot LTD. The vehicle is based on Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser platforms and replaces the AIL Storm.
History
On September 6, 2006, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract worth $10.1 million under a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated completion date on July 30, 2007. On October 7, 2009, Arotech and Israel Military Industries (IMI) representatives signed an agreement to jointly work together and market the David worldwide except for India, Israel and the US.
On July 8, 2020, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command to purchase Davids under a $9,982,848 firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated completion date by October 31, 2022.
On March 30, 2023, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command to purchase Davids under a $21,913,585 firm-fixed-price contract, which is expected to be concluded by September 30, 2025. On October 19, 2023, the Israeli Ministry of Defense reported initial deliveries made from the US.
Design
It is designed to provide protection in low intensity conflict. It is capable of resistance from assault rifle fire, blast from floor and roof, and limited protection against Improvised Explosive Devices.
The David has a 4-cylinder, turbocharged inter-cooled diesel engine. It can accommodate 4–6 fully armed people with three doors, roof hatch and 4–6 windows.