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{{Short description|Jordanian heavy armored personnel carrier}}
{{More citations needed|date=March 2015}}
{{ Infobox weapon
|name = Dawsar
|image                  = Royal Tank Museum 96.jpg
|origin        = [[Jordan]]
|type            = heavy [[armored personnel carrier]]
|caption = MAP II exhibited at the [[Royal Tank Museum|Royal Tank Museum in Amman, Jordan]]
|is_vehicle        = yes
|production_date = 2014-present
|used_by         = Jordanian Army
|designer          = [[King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau]]
|weight            = 38 t
|length            = 8 m
|width           = 3,9  m
|height          = 2,2  m
|primary_armament   = remotely controlled weapons station (12.7mm machine gun+ Kornet-E)
|secondary_armament = machine gun 7,62 mm
| engine            = [[Continental_AV1790|Continental AVDS-1790 diesel]]
|vehicle_range      = 200 km
|speed           = 60 km/h
}}
'''Dawsar''' ({{langx|ar|{{Nastaliq|دوسر}}}} ) or '''MAP II''' ('''''M'''odular '''A'''rmored '''P'''latform'') <ref name="kaddb.com-land">{{Cite web |title=KADDB {{!}} LAND SYSTEMS |archive-date=9 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180809184009/http://www.kaddb.com/en-us/KADDBs-PORTFOLIO/LAND-SYSTEMS |url=http://www.kaddb.com/en-us/KADDBs-PORTFOLIO/LAND-SYSTEMS |access-date=2023-04-16 |work=[[King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau]] }}</ref> is a heavily [[armored personnel carrier]] developed by King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (now [[Jordan Design and Development Bureau]]).  It is based on Tariq [[main battle tank]], an upgraded version of [[Centurion tank|Centurion]].  The [[Jordanian Army]] received four of these vehicles in 2014.<ref name="military-today">{{cite web |title=MAP Heavy Armored personnel Carrier |work=Military Today |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329071351/https://www.military-today.com/apc/map.htm |archive-date=29 March 2023 |url=https://www.military-today.com/apc/map.htm}}</ref>
The prime role of this vehicle is to support mechanized formation on the battlefield by accompanying [[main battle tank]]s. They are less vulnerable to anti-tank weapons than light APCs or IFVs. They may be used as a personnel carrier, [[ammunition]] carrier, armored [[ambulance]] and [[Command and control|command post vehicle]].<ref name="kddb">{{cite web |title=DAWSAR |archive-date=16 October 2014  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016165007/http://kaddb.mil.jo/SitePage.aspx?PageId=72 |url=http://kaddb.mil.jo/SitePage.aspx?PageId=72 |work=[[King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau]] }}</ref>
==Design==
During conversion process the turret is removed. The [[vehicle]] is widened by 45&nbsp;cm . Front  and rear hatches are added, plus 4 roof  hatches for observation, firing and emergency exit .<ref name="military-today"/> The Dawsar can carry 13 soldiers with their gear. KADDB developed variants of the Dawsar such as a 120-mm mortar and ammunition carrier.<ref name="kddb"/> In 2001 KADDB began producing Temsah Heavy APC. This vehicle is also based on [[Centurion tank]] .
==Protection==
Dawsar heavy APC has a low profile hull. The sides are covered with massive side skirts. Dawsar provides full protection against medium calibere KE ammunition. Its protection is equal to that of a main battle tank. It is better protected than the [[M113]] currently used by the Jordanian Army.<ref name="military-today"/>
==Weapons==
A Dawsar heavy APC armed with remotely controlled station is fitted with a 12.7mm machine gun and a [[9M133 Kornet|Kornet-E]] anti-tank missile launcher. Another 7.62mm is on a different mount, operated by vehicle commander.
==Engine==
Dawsar heavy APC is powered by one Continental AVDS-1790 supercharged diesel engine, developing 900&nbsp;hp. This engine is used in American main battle tank and in Tariq MBT. It is mated to an Allison automatic transmission. Maximum  range is 200&nbsp;km.<ref name="military-today"/>
==MAP==
{{Infobox weapon
| name               = MAP
| origin             = Jordan
| type               = Armored Carrier
| is_vehicle         = yes
| designer           = King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau
| variants           = Open version, Closed version
| weight             = 31t,
39t fully loaded
| length             = 7,8 m
| width              = 3,6 m
| height             = 2 m (hull top)
| crew               = 2 closed version, 3 open version
| passengers         = 10 (closed version only)
| engine             = [[Continental_AV1790|AVDS-1790 V12 Turbocharged Diesel Engine]]
| engine_power       = 750hp
| pw_ratio           = 18 kW/tonne (24 hp/tonne) (empty),
14 kW/tonne (19 hp/tonne) (loaded)
| transmission       = Allison CD850-6 A
| payload_capacity   = 8 t
| fuel_capacity      = 600 l
| suspension         = Hydro-pneumatic, swing-arm suspension
| vehicle_range      = 200 km
| speed              = 60 km/h
| transport          = yes
| ref                = <ref name="vCg5B" />
}}
'''MAP''' was an earlier vehicle developed by KADDB, it was also built from the Centurion MBT. 2 different version were built, one version was closed, and the other version was still armored all around, but open at the top. Both versions had an elevation in which windows were installed. Each version was meant to fulfil a number of purposes:<ref name="vCg5B">{{Cite web |title=MAP |url=http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product3271.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230417234022/http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product3271.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2023-04-17 |via=archive.ph/vCg5B}}</ref>
=== Closed version ===
* Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)
* Command Vehicle
* Tracked Ambulance
* Communications Vehicle
* Forward Observation Vehicle
* Armoured Workshop Vehicle
=== Open Version ===
* [[Mortar carrier|Mortar Carrier]]
* Spare Powerpack Carrier
* Ammunition Carrier
* Fuel Tanker
* General Purpose Load Vehicle
== Al-Dawsar 2016 upgrade ==
KADDB revealed an upgraded version of the Dawsar at the [[Special Operations Forces Exhibition|SOFEX]] 2016. This newer upgraded version has a capacity for 7 dismounts and a crew of 2, the seats can be arranged to seat up to 10 dismounts. The frontal door remains, the payload was increased to 10 tons and the vehicle should provide [[STANAG 4569|Level 5 STANAG 4569]] of protection. The vehicle is heated and [[Air conditioning|airconditioned]]. RPG protection and a camera for the driver can be installed optionally.<ref name="kaddb.com-land" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 May 2016 |first1=Dylan |last1=Malyasov |title=KADDB showcases upgraded version of Dawsar heavy armored personal carrier |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416013250/https://defence-blog.com/kaddb-showcases-upgraded-version-of-dawsar-heavy-armored-personal-carrier/ |url=https://defence-blog.com/kaddb-showcases-upgraded-version-of-dawsar-heavy-armored-personal-carrier/ |archive-date=16 April 2023 |website=defence-blog.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jordan introduces Centurion based APC – Tank and AFV News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416013249/https://tankandafvnews.com/2016/05/15/jordan-introduces-centurion-based-apc/ |url=https://tankandafvnews.com/2016/05/15/jordan-introduces-centurion-based-apc/|archive-date=16 April 2023 |website=Tank and AFV news |date=15 May 2016 }}</ref>
== Temsah ==
{{Infobox weapon
| name               = Temsah
| origin             = Jordan
| is_vehicle         = yes
| designer           = King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau, Mechanology Design Bureau, [[General Dynamics]]
| weight             = 60 t
| length             = 8 m
| width              = 3,6 m
| height             = 2,2 m
| crew               = 2
| passengers         = 8
| transmission       = Allison CD-10006A
| fuel_capacity      = 950 l
| suspension         = hydro pneumatic swing arm suspension system
| vehicle_range      = 500 km
| speed              = 48 km/h
| ref                = <ref name="kaddb.com-land" />
}}
'''Temsah''' (Arabic: '''تمساح''' , translates to Crocodile) is another conversion of the Centurion, developed by KADDB in cooperation with [[Mechanology Design Bureau]] and [[General Dynamics]].<ref name="kaddb.com-land" />  The Centurion is used in reverse, the rear and front of the hull where swapped to add a rear ramp.<ref>{{Cite web  |title=The Jordanian Temsah Heavy Armoured Personnel Carrier |archive-date=4 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204115959/https://tanknutdave.com/the-jordaniantemsah-heavy-amoured-personnel-carrier/ |url=https://tanknutdave.com/the-jordaniantemsah-heavy-amoured-personnel-carrier/  |website=tanknutdave.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Temsah Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329071351/http://www.military-today.com/apc/temsah.htm |url=http://www.military-today.com/apc/temsah.htm |website=Military-Today.com}}</ref><ref name="factmil.com">{{Cite web |title=Temsah - БМП - армия - Справочник |archive-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616021322/http://factmil.com/stuff/armija/bmp/temsah/28-1-0-386 |url=http://factmil.com/stuff/armija/bmp/temsah/28-1-0-386 |website=Fact Military |language=ru}}</ref> 2 armament layouts were planned, a turret consisting of 12.7mm a machine gun and [[ZT3 Ingwe]] and the other one consisting of the [[M621 cannon]], Anti-tank missile launchers and a coaxial machine gun.<ref name="factmil.com" /> The vehicle is meant to be used alongside main battle tanks and can be used as a tracked ambulance and command post.<ref name="kaddb.com-land" />
== See also ==
* [[T-72 operators and variants#Soviet Union and Russia|BMO-T]]
* [[Namer]]
* [[IDF Achzarit]]
* [[Nagmachon]]
* [[Nakpadon]]
* [[T-54/T-55 operators and variants#India|Tarmour]]
* [[OF-40#Variants|Sabiex]]
==References==
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{{Tanks converted to armored vehicles}}
{{Centurion tanks|style=wide}}
[[Category:Tracked armoured personnel carriers]]
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