Tiuna
Light Utility Vehicle
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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]
| Tiuna UR-53AR50 | |
|---|---|
 A Tiuna with a covered cab roof. | |
| Type | Light Utility Vehicle |
| Place of origin | Venezuela |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004 - present |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | CENARECA |
| Unit cost | $69,767.44 (USD) / BsF. 142.857,00 (VEF) (basic unit) |
| Produced | July 20, 2004 – present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 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 design was created by CAVIM[citation needed] to compete with the American-made Humvee, and 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 their construction and co-ops that work at the Fort Tiuna Assembly Plant (VVD Headquarters). This vehicle is designed and built in Venezuela.
Models
The following are known production models for the Tiuna:[1][3]
- Military
- Reconnaissance
- Anti-Tank
- Command Post
- Air Defense
- MANPAD-mounted
- As towing vehicle for AAA guns
- Communications
- Anti-Riot
- Recoilless rifle-mounted (M40)
- Multiple rocket launcher
- Others
- Transportation (Personal)
- Cargo (Dry)
- Ambulance
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- Water tanker
- Civilian
- SUV
