Sinai 200 Armored Fighting Vehicle

Sinai 200 Armored Fighting Vehicle

Type: Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Domain: land

Country of Origin: Egypt

Manufacturer: Arab Organization for Industrialization

First Deployed: 2018

Overview

Egyptian indigenously-developed tracked armored fighting vehicle representing domestic defense industry capability and adaptation to Egyptian military requirements particularly Sinai counter-insurgency operations. Sinai 200 developed by Egyptian Military Production Ministry facilities combining domestic design with potential foreign technical assistance. Features tracked chassis providing mobility in diverse Egyptian terrain, 12.7mm or 30mm armament options, capacity for infantry squad, mine protection with V-shaped hull, modular armor protection, and systems optimized for urban and desert operations. Weight approximately 15-20 tonnes. Egyptian Sinai 200 serves in mechanized infantry units particularly forces operating in Sinai Peninsula against ISIS-affiliated militants. The indigenous development addresses specific Egyptian requirements including desert environment, urban combat, and IED threats while reducing foreign dependence. Production provides employment and industrial capability supporting Vision 2030 goals. Continuous development with successive variants improving protection, weapons, and systems. Potential export opportunities to African and Middle Eastern partners. Represents Egyptian strategy developing domestic alternatives to imported vehicles reducing costs and ensuring supply continuity regardless of geopolitical situations. Complements imported Russian BMP-1/2 and American M113 providing modern indigenous capability.

Technical Specifications

Crew2 + 10 troops
TypeTracked Armored Fighting Vehicle / APC Upgrade
Range480 km
EngineDetroit Diesel 6V-53T
Weight~13,000 kg
Armament23mm ZU-23-2 twin autocannon or 14.5mm KPV
Base HullM113 APC (upgraded)
Max Speed67 km/h
AmphibiousYes

Operators

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