Zastava M20 MRAP

The Zastava M20 is a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) produced by the Serbian company Zastava TERVO. Together with the Lazar 3, it is intended to replace old, unarmed TAM trucks used by the Serbian Armed Forces for infantry transport.^[1]

Zastava M20
Zastava M20 MRAP in service with the Serbian Army
Type	Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP)
Place of origin	Serbia
Service history
In service	2023–
Used by	Serbia
Production history
Manufacturer	Zastava Tervo
Unit cost	$500,000
Produced	2020–
No. built	10+
Specifications
Mass	16,500 kg (36,400 lb)
Length	8.6 m (28 ft)
Width	2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Height	2.6 m (8 ft 6 in)
Crew	3 (+12 passengers)
Armor	Level IV STANAG
Main armament	12.7mm machine gun
Engine	340 hp (250 kW)
Drive	6x6 wheeled
Operational range	600 km (370 mi)
Maximum speed	100 km/h (62 mph)

History

The prototype of the Zastava M20 MRAP was unveiled by the Serbian Defence Ministry in June 2020. It was developed jointly by the Military Technical Institute, FAP and Zastava TERVO. The vehicle is based on a FAP 2228 6x6 chassis and uses a Cummins ISLe 8.9 engine (power 340 HP), an Allison 3000S gearbox and a ZF Steyr 1600/396 drive distributor. It can develop a speed of 95 km/h and overcome climbs of up to 60%. With a full tank (of 200 liters) it can travel up to 600 km.^[1][2] The first batch of 10 vehicles was delivered to the Serbian Army in 2023 during the Granit 2023 military exercise. The Serbian Army is interested in procuring up to 224 of these vehicles.^[3]

Operators

• Serbia: The Serbian Army operates 10 vehicles, with additional procurement planned.^[4]