Convoy of Armored Vehicles "Guarani" of the Brazilian Army in Curitiba

The VBTP-MR Guarani is the result of the modernization of the Brazilian Army fleet, which maintains the intellectual property of the armored vehicle. The vehicle has the capacity to transport up to 11 people, weighs 18 tons, has 6X6 traction, and can reach 110 kilometers per hour and has an amphibious function. It presents a series of technological innovations, such as automatic fire detection and extinguishing system, low thermal signatures and radar (which makes it difficult for enemies to locate them). It can still operate on borders and peacekeeping missions.

The continuation of the Guarani strategic project foresees obtaining the 6x6 platform, similar to the one delivered, in a quantity of 60 vehicle-years, which corresponds to the contract with IVECO up to the estimated total of 1,580 vehicles. “Among these vehicles, we have several versions. We are taking this one, which is for the transport of troops, and we have others, which are Command and Control, Communications, Mortar Holders and several that complete the Brigade system, an operational module adopted by the Army, which is able to fight with its own means, ”explained General Edson Henrique Ramires, current project manager for the Army.

The partnership with the company started in 2007 and was consolidated in 2013 with the inauguration of the first IVECO Defense Vehicle plant outside Europe