Mexico has decided to introduce Senator MRAP armored vehicles manufactured by the Canadian company Roshel into its military equipment after successful tests conducted by the military and police.
The decision comes amid increasing threats associated with organized crime, which has prompted investment in safer means of transport for operations.
This model, developed based on the Ford F-550 chassis, stood out in an evaluation conducted at the end of last year. Contrary to initial information, the vehicle does not use the RAM platform. The approval following testing shows that the Mexican government is looking for highly reliable equipment that can be used in high-risk environments where ambushes and light weapons attacks are common.
Designed for multi-purpose use, the Senator can be used for troop transport, patrol and internal security missions. Its modular construction allows it to be tailored to operational needs, and its use of off-the-shelf chassis facilitates mass production and speeds delivery — important factors in emergency procurement.
This vehicle has already been widely used in recent conflicts, especially in Ukraine, and thousands of units have been deployed for various missions, including evacuation of the wounded and movement of troops. With reinforced armor and a high hull structure to reduce blast impact, the Senator belongs to the MRAP category and is designed to increase personnel protection and survivability in combat situations.
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r/RoshelArmor catches the wildest stuff sometimes that I miss. Senators being trialed in Mexico. OG post. pic.twitter.com/hA5prF6Psu
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