MDT David

The MDT David is an ultra light armored personnel carrier and light Armored Vehicle assembled by MDT Armor Corporation, an American subsidiary of Shlador.[2] The vehicle is based on Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser platforms and replaces the AIL Storm.[3]

MDT David
A MDT David
TypeLight Armored Vehicle
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service2007–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerMDT Armor Corporation, Shladot
Produced2006–present
Specifications
MassLand Rover Defender 110: 3,800 kg (8,378 lb),
Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 4,700 kg (10,362 lb) (Gross weight)[1]
LengthLand Rover Defender 110: 4,470 mm (15 ft),
Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 5,040 mm (17 ft)[1]
WidthLand Rover Defender 110: 1,790 mm (6 ft),
Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 1,972 mm (6 ft)[1]
HeightLand Rover Defender 110: 2,035 mm (7 ft),
Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 2,227 mm (7 ft)[1]
Crew4 – 6
EngineTurbocharged inter-cooled diesel engine
Land Rover Defender 110: 122 bhp (91 kW) @ 3500 rpm,
Toyota Land Cruiser LC79: 129 bhp (96 kW) @ 3,800rpm
TransmissionManual, 5/6 forward
SuspensionPermanent 4 wheel drive, Part time 4X4

History

On September 6, 2006, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contrat worth $10.1 million under a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated completion date on July 30, 2007.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6]

On March 30, 2023, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract to 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.[7] On October 19, 2023, the Israeli Ministry of Defense reported initial deliveries made from the US.[8]

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.[3]

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.[9]

Users
  •  Chad: Provided 28 Davids in 2020 by Washington DC for Chadian troops under the Special Anti-terror Group in the G5 Sahel.[10] 88 Davids provided to Chad in 2021.[2]
  •  Israel: Used in the IDF.[11] 370 Davids are in service and are expected to be retired from active service after 2027.[12]

References
  1. "MDT David brochure" (PDF). MDT Armor Corporation. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  2. https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/50835
  3. "David – Light Armored Combat Vehicle". Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  4. https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/101m-order-for-mdt-david-uparmored-urban-vehicles-02581/
  5. https://www.defense-aerospace.com/arotech-imi-to-jointly-market-david-vehicle/
  6. https://www.joint-forces.com/defence-equipment-news/44915-mdt-armor-david-urban-lacv-contract-award
  7. https://www.joint-forces.com/defence-equipment-news/63066-new-mdt-armor-david-urban-lacv-fms-contract
  8. https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_october_2023_global_security_army_industry/us_delivers_david_light_armored_vehicles_to_israel_amid_ongoing_war.html
  9. "The David". MDT Armor Corporation. 7 October 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  10. https://www.military.africa/2020/07/us-comes-through-for-chad-with-28-david-armored-vehicles-10-trucks-other-equipment/
  11. https://www.haaretz.com/haaretz-labels/se/2023-08-29/ty-article-labels/.premium/shladots-david-idfs-dominant-armored-vehicle/0000018a-4139-dbb1-a1ff-413d25e10000
  12. https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/israel-receive-more-david-vehicles/
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