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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]

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The Tiuna design was created by CAVIM[citation needed] 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.

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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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Map of Tiuna operators in blue

References

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