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style="background-color:#C3D6EF;color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;font-size:110%;">Service history</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">In service</th><td class="infobox-data">1990s-Present</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Used by</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Philippines" title="Philippines">Philippines</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Wars</th><td class="infobox-data">Anti-guerilla operations in the Philippines</td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background-color:#C3D6EF;color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;font-size:110%;">Production history</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Designer</th><td class="infobox-data">GKN</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Manufacturer</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/GKN" title="GKN">GKN</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Produced</th><td class="infobox-data">1993-1997</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em"><abbr title="Number">No.</abbr> built</th><td class="infobox-data">152 (2003)<sup id="cite_ref-FIR_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FIR-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Variants</th><td class="infobox-data">See <i><a class="mw-selflink-fragment" href="#Variants">Variants</a></i></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="background-color:#C3D6EF;color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;font-size:110%;">Specifications</th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Mass</th><td class="infobox-data">11.2 - 11.9 tons (Depending on role)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Length</th><td class="infobox-data">5.35 m (17 ft 7 in)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Width</th><td class="infobox-data">2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Height</th><td class="infobox-data">2.19 m (7 ft 2 in) low profile cupola</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em">Crew</th><td class="infobox-data">3+8/10</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data"><hr /></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em"><a href="/wiki/Vehicle_armour" title="Vehicle armour">Armor</a></th><td class="infobox-data">8 mm steel armor (maximum estimate)</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:1em"><div style="line-height:1.25em">Main<br />armament</div></th><td class="infobox-data">1 x 7.62 mm Machinegun</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" 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class="infobox-data">100 km/h (62 mph)</td></tr></tbody></table> <p>The <b>Simba</b> is a wheeled <a href="/wiki/Armoured_personnel_carrier" title="Armoured personnel carrier">armoured personnel carrier</a> designed by <a href="/wiki/GKN" title="GKN">GKN Sankey</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-GS_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GS-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It is currently in service with the <a href="/wiki/Philippine_Army" title="Philippine Army">Philippine Army</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Any export sales are dormant as of 2020 since production for the Simba has ceased.<sup id="cite_ref-FIR_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FIR-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="History">History</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=GKN_Simba&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: History"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The Simba Light Combat Vehicle (LCV) was designed by <a href="/wiki/GKN" title="GKN">GKN</a> primarily for export market sales, originally meant to complement the <a href="/wiki/GKN_Saxon" class="mw-redirect" title="GKN Saxon">GKN Saxon</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-FIR_1-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FIR-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> A prototype was first displayed in 1978 at the Aldershot Exhibition.<sup id="cite_ref-ARSimba_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ARSimba-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In June 1982, it was seen again with a 90mm Cockerill gun.<sup id="cite_ref-ARSimba_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ARSimba-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Trials in Fort Magsaysay where the Simba was tested against American, British, French and German armored vehicles as reported on January 19, 1990,<sup id="cite_ref-AWR_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AWR-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> it was selected by the <a href="/wiki/Armed_Forces_of_the_Philippines" title="Armed Forces of the Philippines">Armed Forces of the Philippines</a> which placed an initial order of 150 vehicles.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On July 14, 1991, the <i><a href="/wiki/Malaya_(newspaper)" title="Malaya (newspaper)">Malaya</a></i> reported that the acquisition was done at a cost of $USD54 million.<sup id="cite_ref-Malaya91_7-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Malaya91-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Of the 150 vehicles ordered, eight were delivered in complete kit form from GKN, two in knocked-down kit form and another two in kit form.<sup id="cite_ref-FIR_1-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FIR-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The remainder were later assembled in the <a href="/wiki/Philippines" title="Philippines">Philippines</a> in a facility owned by the joint venture company Asian Armored Vehicle Technologies Corporation in <a href="/wiki/Subic_Bay" title="Subic Bay">Subic Bay</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-FIR_1-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FIR-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Simba was then valued at $USD360,000 each.<sup id="cite_ref-Malaya91_7-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Malaya91-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>While the Philippine Army adopted it, a small number was pressed into service with the <a href="/wiki/Presidential_Security_Group" class="mw-redirect" title="Presidential Security Group">Presidential Security Group</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-GS_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GS-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It is known to be used currently by the Army's Armor Division.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The vehicle was proposed to the Malaysian Army, but they decided to adopt the much heavier, six-wheeled <a href="/wiki/SIBMAS" title="SIBMAS">SIBMAS</a> instead.<sup id="cite_ref-GS_2-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GS-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Controversy">Controversy</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=GKN_Simba&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Controversy"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Congressman Rodolfo Albano questioned the adoption of the Simba in the 1990s, suggesting that it was done due to cronyism since Multiparts Motors International President Antonio Lopa was related to President Cory Aquino by marriage.<sup id="cite_ref-AWR_5-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AWR-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Lopa denies direct relations, but has mentioned that a relative is married to her elder sister.<sup id="cite_ref-AWR_5-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AWR-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>JUSMAG officer Major General Thomas Harvey questioned the AFP's purchase, saying that the vehicle was never in full production at the time it was being tested in the Philippines.<sup id="cite_ref-AWR_5-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AWR-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> While the V-150 was a bit more expensive that the Simba, the former was made available with American military aid assistance after they withdrew from Clark and Subic Bay.<sup id="cite_ref-AWR_5-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-AWR-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Design">Design</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=GKN_Simba&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Design"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-left" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:9992Philippine_Independence_Day,_Rizal_Park_13.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/9992Philippine_Independence_Day%2C_Rizal_Park_13.jpg/220px-9992Philippine_Independence_Day%2C_Rizal_Park_13.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="165" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/9992Philippine_Independence_Day%2C_Rizal_Park_13.jpg/330px-9992Philippine_Independence_Day%2C_Rizal_Park_13.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/9992Philippine_Independence_Day%2C_Rizal_Park_13.jpg/440px-9992Philippine_Independence_Day%2C_Rizal_Park_13.jpg 2x" data-file-width="4608" data-file-height="3456" /></a><figcaption>A Simba’s open hatch.</figcaption></figure> <p>The driver is seated conventionally front-left with the Perkins diesel <a href="/wiki/Powerpack_(drivetrain)" title="Powerpack (drivetrain)">powerpack</a><sup id="cite_ref-ARSimba_4-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ARSimba-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> to his right and the troop compartment extending up to the rear of the vehicle.<sup id="cite_ref-FIR_1-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FIR-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The gearbox is a semi-automatic Clark 13.1 HR 28422, with four forward and two reverse gears.<sup id="cite_ref-ARSimba_4-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ARSimba-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This is combined with a transfer box which allows to go from 4 x 4 to 4 x 2.<sup id="cite_ref-ARSimba_4-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ARSimba-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Its LHD configuration is a sign that GKN has produced the vehicle with foreign exports in mind.<sup id="cite_ref-ARSimba_4-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ARSimba-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The troops on seats down either side can dismount the vehicle via large door in the rear or the door in the left side of the hull.<sup id="cite_ref-ARSimba_4-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ARSimba-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The driver and commander can dismount via the cupola hatch and the driver's side door. Around 10 persons are seated inside, although eight persons are an ideal load.<sup id="cite_ref-MT_10-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-MT-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The vehicle usually has a one-man turret armed with a <a href="/wiki/.50_BMG" title=".50 BMG">.50 BMG</a> (12.7x99mm NATO) <a href="/wiki/M2_Browning" title="M2 Browning">M2 Browning</a> <a href="/wiki/Heavy_machine_gun" title="Heavy machine gun">heavy machine gun</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-MT_10-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-MT-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Some vehicles were fitted with a one-person <a href="/wiki/Gun_turret" title="Gun turret">gun turret</a> armed with a 25mm cannon and a co-axial 7.62mm <a href="/wiki/General-purpose_machine_gun" title="General-purpose machine gun">General-purpose machine gun</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-MT_10-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-MT-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The turrets can be retrofitted with an automatic grenade launcher via pintle mount.<sup id="cite_ref-GS_2-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GS-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Simba was made by fabricated conventional steel alloy allor, meant to protect the occupants from 7.62mm ammo.<sup id="cite_ref-FIR_1-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FIR-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>A wide range of optional equipment can be fitted to the vehicle including run flat tires, front-mounted <a href="/wiki/Winch" title="Winch">winch</a>, heater/air-conditioning system, and various weapon systems.<sup id="cite_ref-FIR_1-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-FIR-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-GKNSimbaJTCV_11-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GKNSimbaJTCV-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Variants">Variants</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=GKN_Simba&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Variants"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The following variants were known to have been offered: </p><p>In Service: </p> <ul><li>Armored Personnel Carrier - 123 units delivered.<sup id="cite_ref-MT_10-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-MT-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> 1 Prototype retained by Manufacturer in the United Kingdom.</li> <li>Ambulance - 17 delivered.<sup id="cite_ref-ARSimba_4-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ARSimba-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Infantry Fighting Vehicle 25m gun - 9 used by <a href="/wiki/Presidential_Security_Group" class="mw-redirect" title="Presidential Security Group">Presidential Security Group</a><sup id="cite_ref-GS_2-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GS-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Command and Control - 1 in use.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (June 2024)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup></li></ul> <p>Proposed: </p> <ul><li>Fire Support Vehicle with 90mm gun- 1 Prototype retained by Manufacturer in the United Kingdom<sup id="cite_ref-MT_10-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-MT-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Anti-tank variant with TOW/HOT launcher<sup id="cite_ref-GS_2-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GS-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-ARSimba_4-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ARSimba-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Anti-Aircraft with 20mm cannons<sup id="cite_ref-GS_2-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-GS-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>81mm Mortar Carrier<sup id="cite_ref-MT_10-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-MT-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Internal Security Vehicle equipped with dozer, side-mounted anti-riot screens and loudspeaker<sup id="cite_ref-MT_10-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-MT-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Operators">Operators</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=GKN_Simba&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Operators"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><span class="flagicon"><span class="mw-image-border" typeof="mw:File"><span><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /></span></span> </span><a href="/wiki/Philippines" title="Philippines">Philippines</a>: <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Philippine_Army" title="Philippine Army">Philippine Army</a>: 141 Units</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Presidential_Security_Group" class="mw-redirect" title="Presidential Security Group">Presidential Security Group</a>: 9 Units armed with 25 mm Bushmaster Cannon<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Preserved_Vehicles">Preserved Vehicles</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=GKN_Simba&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Preserved Vehicles"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>1 Simba in Olive Drab colors preserved at <a href="/wiki/Philippine_Military_Academy" title="Philippine Military Academy">Philippine Military Academy</a>, Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City Philippines.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>1 Simba in Armor "Pambato" Division Colors at Camp O'Donnell, Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Capas, Tarlac, Central Luzon, Luzon Philippines.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>1 Simba damaged by <a href="/wiki/Improvised_Explosive_Device" class="mw-redirect" title="Improvised Explosive Device">Improvised Explosive Device</a> was retired and serves as Gate Guard at Camp Siongco, Maguindanao.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. 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title="WZ-523">WZ-523</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/WZ-551" title="WZ-551">WZ-551</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%;background-color:#DCDCDC;color:inherit;"><a href="/wiki/Eight-wheel_drive" title="Eight-wheel drive">8×8</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Al-Fahd" title="Al-Fahd">Al-Fahd</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/ATOM_(IFV)" class="mw-redirect" title="ATOM (IFV)">ATOM</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/DefTech_AV8" title="DefTech AV8">AV8</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Patria_AMV" title="Patria AMV">AMV</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Otokar_Arma" title="Otokar Arma">Arma</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Armoured_Multirole_Carrier" title="Armoured Multirole Carrier">Armoured Multirole Carrier</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Boxer_(armoured_fighting_vehicle)" title="Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle)">Boxer</a></li> <li><a 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