Cendana Auto Magatti

Cendana Auto Magatti
Cendana Auto Magatti on display at MAF anniversary day
TypeLight assault vehicle / Special operation vehicle
Place of originMalaysia
Service history
In serviceMalaysia
Production history
Designed2024
ManufacturerCendana Auto
Specifications
Mass4.86
Length5.5 meters
Width2.0 meters
Height2.58 meters

Main
armament
12.7 mm machine gun and/or grenade launcher
Secondary
armament
7.62 mm machine gun
Engine2.8 L Turbo Diesel
204Hp / 3400 RPM
Payload capacity12 crews
Suspension4x4
Operational
range
600 km
Maximum speed100–150 km/h
Steering
system
Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Power Assist

The Cendana Auto Magatti is a light assault vehicle or special operation vehicle, which is an upgraded and improved version of the Cendana Auto Special Operation Vehicle or SF-21X.[1] It was designed and produced by Malaysian defence company Cendana Auto.[2]

Front view of Magatti

The vehicle was launched in 2024.[3] It was designed to carry up to 12 members including the driver, depending on the seating arrangement and combat load. It can be equipped with general-purpose machine gun and heavy machine gun, as well as heavier weapon such as automatic grenade launcher. 16 smoke grenade launchers also located at the top of the vehicle.[4] Powered by 2.8 liter turbo diesel engine and with the power of 204 horsepower and 3400 revolutions per minute, it can speed up to 150 kilometer per hour and has a range of 600 kilometer.[5]

References

  1. ^ "MAGATTI". Cendena Auto. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  2. ^ Valpolini, Paolo (8 May 2024). "DSA 2024 - Two new light vehicles from Malaysia Cendana Auto". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Malaysia's Cendana Auto unveils two new tactical 4x4 vehicles". Shephard Media. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Onwards and Beyond". Malaysian Defence. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  5. ^ Azmie, Zulfadhli (21 July 2025). "Cendana Auto: Keupayaan mobiliti taktikal keluaran industri tempatan". Air Times News Network (in Malay). Retrieved 2 January 2026.