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Nicaraguan Tiger (The Car)
long_tom
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Posted: Monday, February 24, 2020 - 12:17 PM UTC
I happened to read that Nicaragua reportedly purchased the Russian Tiger car. Trying to look them up, all I see is a reference to a white tiger cub. Anywhere I can find what I want?
Northwoods
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Posted: Monday, February 24, 2020 - 12:41 PM UTC
Are you looking for the GAZ Tigr?

https://www.army-technology.com/projects/gaz-2330-tigr-light-armoured-vehicle/

Wikipedia lists Nicaragua as operator

https://www.taringa.net/+info/ejercito-argentino-ideal_tyi65

Purchased for police

https://www.armyrecognition.com/october_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/nicaragua_selected_russian-made_armoured_vehicle_tigr_gaz-2330_for_its_police_special_forces_0910123.html


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Posted: Monday, February 24, 2020 - 03:20 PM UTC
I like it when the police have a Special Forces branch. Nothing better than a militarized police force.
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