Tiuna UR-53AR50 | |
Type: | Light Utility Vehicle |
Is Vehicle: | yes |
Service: | 2004 - present |
Manufacturer: | CENARECA |
Unit Cost: | $69,767.44 (USD) / BsF. 142.857,00 (VEF) (basic unit) |
Production Date: | July 20, 2004 – present |
Weight: | 2 tons |
Length: | 4.92 meters |
Crew: | 9 (Including driver) |
Engine: | General Motors Vortec V8 5.3 litre |
Transmission: | 5-speed |
Suspension: | wheeled |
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 CAVIM to compete with the American-made Humvee, which 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 its construction and co-ops that work at the Fort Tiuna Assembly Plant (VVD Headquarters). This vehicle is designed and built in Venezuela.
The following are known production models for the Tiuna:[1] [3]