Prabowo rode the white MV3 Garuda or Maung Garuda after the swearing-in ceremony at the Senayan Parliament Complex. It was the first time the presidential vehicle was shown to the public, complete with a vehicle plate reading "Indonesia."
"Of course, we are proud because our newest vehicle, the MV3 Garuda Limousine, the work of our people, is used in a historic momentum," the president director of PT Pindad, Abraham Mose, said in a statement.
He further said he is grateful to President Prabowo for continuing to trust PT Pindad.
Meanwhile, the director of technology and development at PT Pindad, Sigit P. Santosa, said that President Prabowo will be the first to use the domestically made vehicle.
Maung Garuda is a light tactical 4x4 SUV that is intended to support close combat operations and navigate difficult terrains.
Based on the official Pindad website, Maung is designed for agile and reliable maneuverability to support the mobility of its users in various operational fields.
The SUV has a safe speed of 120 kilometers per hour, 6-speed manual transmission, and range of up to 800 km.
Maung can be fitted with a 7.62-mm weapon bracket, SS2 V4 weapon console, GPS navigation device, vehicle tracker, and other equipment.
The four-passenger car weighs 2,160 kilograms and can be modified for various purposes.
However, the vehicle for Prabowo has been modified in a European style with chrome rims. On the back, it bears a "GARUDA" logo.
Prabowo is often referred to by the code name "Garuda."
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