EDT Enigma AMFV

8-Wheeled Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle

United Arab Emirates | 2017

"One version of the proposed EDT Enigma 8x8 armored vehicle sports the British M777 light howitzer weapon in a powered turret."

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 06/20/2016 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site; No A.I. was used in the generation of this content.

Image copyright www.MilitaryFactory.com; No Reproduction Permitted.

The Enigma 8x8 wheeled Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle (AMFV) has been developed by Emirates Defense Technology (EMT) to fulfill a variety of battlefield roles for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Army and possibly foreign customers. No longer content on purchasing military goods through export from the usual global players, the country has been slowly and quietly developing an indigenous military-industrial complex to solve upcoming requirements from within. The Enigma is one such effort, an 8-wheeled, fully-amphibious system featuring the requisite battlefield qualities commonly found in even the best Western offerings. A pilot form (prototype) was showcased during IDEX 2015 to representatives of the UAE government - the Army is looking into acquiring a large stock of 8x8 vehicles with the Enigma being a potential offering.

Like other vehicles in this class, the Enigma showcases a long-running armored hull superstructure atop its 8-wheeled chassis. The glacis plate is broad and well-sloped for basic frontal ballistics protection. The driver maintains a position at front-left with the powerpack to his right. The particular placement of the engine in the hull allows the middle and rear sections to be used for passenger seating and turret installation. A powered door at the rear of the hull supplies the needed entry/exit. The hull's underside is Vee-shaped specifically for mine resistance and tires feature a "run-flat" capability as well as real-time pressure control to suit the running environment. As an amphibious vehicle, the Enigma is propelled through water sources by way of a pair of propeller systems fitted low along the hull rear. Beyond its base all-welded armor protection scheme, the vehicle can also be fielded with applique armor. Survivability is also enhanced by way of smoke grenade dischargers to screen the vehicle, a complete digital Battlefield Management System (BMS), active defense suite, periscopes and local cameras for situational awareness, and an NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) kit. Creature comforts include an air-conditioning system and heating.

Drive power is through an American Caterpillar C13 diesel engine developing 711 horsepower output. Steering of the two front axles is power-assisted.

As a modular, multirole AFV, the Enigma can fit different turret systems including the complete turret of the Russian BMP-3 series Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) (1 x 100mm main gun with coaxial 30mm autocannon and 1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun). Other proposed versions include a Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) mounting a 155mm howitzer and an air-defense vehicle with autocannons.

Content ©MilitaryFactory.com; No Reproduction Permitted.

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one land system design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the EDT Enigma AMFV 8-Wheeled Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle.

1 x Caterpillar C13 diesel engine developing 711 horsepower.
Installed Power

62 mph
100 kph
Road Speed

466 miles
750 km
Range

Structure
The physical qualities of the EDT Enigma AMFV 8-Wheeled Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle.

3
(MANNED)
Crew

24.6 ft
7.5 meters
O/A Length

9.8 ft
3 meters
O/A Width

9.8 ft
3 meters
O/A Height

61,729 lb
28,000 kg | 30.9 tons
Weight

Armament & Ammunition
Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the EDT Enigma AMFV 8-Wheeled Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle.

Variable:

1 x 35mm Rheinmetall "Sky-Ranger" autocannon
1 x 57mm Uralvagonzavod AU220M autocannon in remote turret.
1 x 100mm 2A70 main gun (with ATGM launching capability) as part of complete BMP-3 IFV turret.
1 x 30mm 2A72 autocannon (BMP-3 turret)
1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
1 x 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft (AA) Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) (optional).
1 x 155mm /39 caliber M777 howitzer
6 x Smoke Grenade Dischargers

AMMUNITION:
Dependent upon armament fitting.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Nightvision - YES
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Protection (CBRN) - YES

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the EDT Enigma AMFV family line.

Enigma AMFV - Base Series Designation

Enigma IFV - Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Enigma APC - Armored Personnel Varrier

Enigma AA - Air Defense Variant

Enigma CCV - Command & Control Vehicle

Enigma FSV - Fire Support Vehicle; fitting BAe Systems turret with M777 lightweight howitzer weapon.

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the EDT Enigma AMFV. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national land systems listing.

Total Production: 1 Units
Contractor(s): Emirates Defense Technology - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

National flag of the United Arab Emirates

[ United Arab Emirates (possible) ]

1 / 1

Image copyright www.MilitaryFactory.com; No Reproduction Permitted.

Design Qualities
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to battlefield requirements.

AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT

FIRE SUPPORT / ASSAULT / BREACHING

INFANTRY SUPPORT

RECONNAISSANCE

Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

Military lapel ribbon representing modern aircraft

Going Further...
The EDT Enigma AMFV 8-Wheeled Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle appears in the following collections:

HOME

ARMOR INDEX

ARMOR BY COUNTRY

VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS

Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Cookies

2025 Military Pay Scale Military Ranks U.S. DoD Dictionary Conversion Calculators Military Alphabet Code Military Map Symbols US 5-Star Generals WW2 Weapons by Country

The "Military Factory" name and MilitaryFactory.com logo are registered ® U.S. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. Please direct all other inquiries to militaryfactory AT gmail.com. No A.I. was used in the generation of this content.

Part of a network of sites that includes Global Firepower, WDMMA.org, WDMMW.org, and World War Next.

©2024 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • Content ©2003-2024 (21yrs)