The Temsah 3 is considered a light tactical 4x4 armored personnel carrier, designed for patrol, surveillance and special operations missions.
The armored vehicle can be equipped with optional systems such as military paint, an additional frame with a stand, a machine gun base depending on the type, and a shock-absorbing floor.
The hull of the Temsah 3 is of all-welded steel armor construction giving complete protection against attack by 7.62 mm caliber AP rounds and shell splinters.
The level of ballistic protection for the hull, glass, and combat tower reaches BR6 against armor-piercing bullets, with the possibility of adding Anti-Blast Seats.
[1] Compared to the Temsah Light, the Temsah-3 has a ground clearance equal to that of the heavier vehicles, the option for energy absorbing seats being mentioned although no data on mine protection level are provided.
[5] The 4×4 Temsah 3 is powered by a 6.5 litre, 205 hp turbo-diesel engine that gives it a road speed of 125 km/h (77.7 mph) and cruising range of 442 km (274.6 miles).
[2] The Temsah 3 armored vehicle appeared for the first time at the Defense and Military Industries Exhibition EDEX 2018, and was designed and implemented by one of the Egyptian minds within the armed forces, in a short period not exceeding three months.