Varan 6×6 is a tactical amphibious armored vehicle with advanced ballistic and blast protection design by Streit Group. This Vehicle can be configured as command and control unit, reconnaissance, forward observation, convoy support. Varan 6×6 is built to withstand ballistic arm fire, mine blasts, IED’s the vehicle features a V-shape hull which provides superior protection against mine blast for crew and equipment. The vehicle features a V-shapee hull which provides high protection against mine blast for the crew and equipment. The hull of the vehicle is protected at the Level 4 STANAG 4569, firing of small rams 14.5mm AP caliber, 155mm shell splinters and 10 kg of explosive. In option, the vehicle vehicle can be fitted with additional ceramic and composite add-on armour plates.
The engine is mounted at the front of the vehicle, with crew and troop’s compartment at the rear. The Varan offers seating for 10 people, including the driver, commander and 8 passengers. In the rear of the hull is a large door that opens to the left, with a vision block in its upper part. The Streit Group Varan 6×6 amphibious armoured vehicle is powered by a V6 Cummins engine gives it power to cross the most difficult and hostile terrains. The Varan is able to negotiate 60% gradient and 40% side slope.
The Streit Group Varan 6×6 amphibious vehicle can be equipped with a roof-mounted rotating weapon station which can be armed with 12.7mm heavy machine gun or 12.7mm machine gun, or automatic grenade launcher. The Varan can be fitted with a remotely controlled weapon station. At IDEX 2013, an FN Herstal deFNder® Medium Remote Weapon Station armed with armed with a .50 caliber (12.7mm) FN M3R heavy machine gun was mounted on the vehicle.
STREIT Group is one of the world’s leading, privately owned armored vehicles manufacturers with 12 state-of-the-art production facilities and 25 offices worldwide. More than twenty three years of war zone experience made STREIT Group one of the most trusted and reliable suppliers of armored vehicles. STREIT Group produce a large variety of Armored Personnel Carriers, Cash-in-Transit, Luxury and Security vehicles which are designed to provide effective protection in high-risk situations. All our vehicles undergo internationally recognized ballistics and impact tests, with STANAG 3 certification for military tactical vehicles and VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 for luxury and special purpose vehicles.