RAM MK3 (RAM 2000) is a light armored vehicle designed by IAI RAMTA. It is based on a 4ÃÂ4 wheeled monocoque chassis.
The vehicle was also listed for sale under Mahindra Defense Systems with plans to make the RAM MK3 under license for a future Indian military contract.
The RAM Mk 3 was used in Chadian and Senegalese military operations. Chadian RAM Mk3s were used during the Chadian Civil War that ended in 2010 and during the 2013 Chadian intervention in Mali War.
Senegalese RAM Mk3s were deployed with UNOCI in Ivory Coast.
The RAM Mk3 AT is equipped with 4-8 LAHAT laser guided anti-tank missiles. Unlike other armored vehicles, which have the engine at the front or under the protected cabin, RAM places the entire power-pack â engine, automatic transmission and transfer cases at the rear.