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Al Shibl reconnaissance vehicle

Country of Origin: Saudi Arabia

The Al Shibl (Arabic for "lion cub") is a family of light armored vehicles designed for reconnaissance and troop transport operations.

The Al Shibl 1 is optimized for patrol and reconnaissance missions, while the larger Al Shibl 2 is a troop carrier.

The vehicles are based on a modified version of Toyota Land Cruiser chassis this is widely used in the Middle East for civil and military applications. The chassis is fitted with an all-welded steel armor body, providing protection to...

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