Golan Armored Vehicle
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Golan Wheeled Armored Vehicle is a prototype Israeli infantry fighting vehicle make by the Israeli RAFAEL jointly with the American Protected Vehicles Incorporated. Also designated Zeev (Wolf), the mission of the Golan is to provide maximum protection to its passengers and crew. The Golan platform may be adapted to serve as an armored personnel carrier, command vehicle, ambulance or intelligence collection vehicle. In the personnel carrier role, it has capacity of up to 10 soldiers.
The vehicle body has been specifically designed to withstand mines and IED blasts. It is configurable to carry different levels of armor, from light passive armor to heavy reactive armor that can deflect RPGs.
The vehicle has been selected by the US Marine Corps to be tested in Iraq, and is being considered for large purchase both in the American and Israeli armed forces.
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