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casspir

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casspir [ˈkæspɜː]
n
(Military) South African an armoured military vehicle
[coined from an anagram of CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) and SAP (South African Police)]


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The RG series builds on the three decades of experience we have gained in South Africa, through vehicles such as the Casspir, Mamba and Mfezi.
The Land Systems OMC factory in Johannesburg is known for mine-protected vehicles such as the Mamba and Casspir, but does not currently boast the Tactica as part of its range.
For its part, the vehicle array mine detection system (Vamids) developed by Schiebel was indeed fitted to a South African Casspir armoured vehicle intended to help in the clearance of roads and supply routes.
 
 
 
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