Tiuna
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The Tiuna UR-53AR50 is a Venezuelan multipurpose military vehicle, presented by CENARECA and assembled locally by Venezolana de Vehículos para la Defensa.[1] The assembly plant is located at Fort Tiuna, Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela.[1]
The Tiuna design was created by CAVIMScript error: No such module "Unsubst". to compete with the American-made Humvee, and was first shown to the public on July 20, 2004.[2]
Production vehicles are built with the support of companies that bring vehicle parts for their construction and co-ops that work at the Fort Tiuna Assembly Plant (VVD Headquarters). This vehicle is designed and built in Venezuela.
Models
The following are known production models for the Tiuna:[1][3]
- Military
- Reconnaissance
- Anti-Tank
- Command Post
- Air Defense
- MANPAD-mounted
- As towing vehicle for AAA guns
- Communications
- Anti-Riot
- Recoilless rifle-mounted (M40)
- Multiple rocket launcher
- Others
- Transportation (Personal)
- Cargo (Dry)
- Ambulance
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- Water tanker
- Civilian
- SUV
Operators
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- Template:Country data Venezuela: Used by Venezuelan military since 2004.[3][5]
References
External links
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