Engesa EE-11 Urutu

Engesa EE-11 Urutu

Type: Armored Personnel Carrier

Domain: land

Country of Origin: Brazil

Manufacturer: Avibras / Engesa

First Deployed: 1974

Overview

Brazilian 6x6 wheeled armored personnel carrier providing Bolivian Army with protected troop transport. Bolivia operates EE-11 Urutu procured from Brazil decades ago. Features wheeled configuration providing strategic mobility, amphibious capability, capacity for infantry section, various armament options. Designed for mechanized infantry operations and troop transport. Employed for internal security, counter-narcotics, territorial defense. However, manufacturer Engesa bankruptcy 1990s complicates support requiring domestic maintenance. Aging platform though simple design enables continued operations. Represents Brazilian defense industry historical regional influence. Critical for Bolivian mechanized operations providing protected mobility. Symbolizes challenge maintaining equipment from defunct manufacturers common issue for smaller militaries operating older inventory. Bolivian Army maximizes utility through domestic sustainment efforts.

Technical Specifications

width2.6 m
length6.1 m
weight14,000 kg
armament.50 cal HMG or 20mm turret
capacity2 crew + 12 troops
max_speed105 km/h (road), 8 km/h (water)
amphibiousYes

Operators

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