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VAB
Armored personnel carrier

The VAB armored personnel carrier was developed by Renault to meet a French Army
requirement. A 4x4 configuration was selected and production started in 1976. The 6x6 version
has been rejected by the French Army, however later it was redeveloped as an infantry fighting
vehicle and offered for export customers as the VAB VCI. Both versions have many
components in common. By the mid-1990s over 5 000 VABs had been produced, 4 300 for the
French armed forces with the rest going to at least fifteen customer nations, with other
undisclosed orders having been placed at one time or another. It's production still continues.
In the French Army service these armored personnel carrier are allocated with the rapid
deployment force, used overseas, while the heavier AMX-10P infantry fighting vehicle is used
by the forces committed to European defense.
The base model is the 4x4 VAB VTT armored personnel carrier, which carries an infantry
squad of 8 - 10 fully-equipped troops in the relatively spacious armored hull. Crew and
personnel are protected from the 7.62-mm bullets and anti-personnel mines. This armored
personnel carrier can also carry up to 2 000 kg load in place of the troops.
Most VABs carry at least a 7.62-mm machine gun, although 12.7-mm MGs and 20-mm
cannons are fitted on some APCs. Ballistic protection may be provided by various types of
turrets.
In general the VAB armored personnel carrier is characterized by it's simplicity, great crosscountry performance. Vehicle uses independent suspension system, which provides better
cross-country mobility. It is also fitted with a central tyre inflation system. Like many wheeled
armored vehicles the VAB can swim across small water obstacles, such as rivers. On water it is
propelled by it's wheels or by waterjets, mounted at the rear of the hull. A trim vane is erected at

the front, before entering water. This armored personnel carrier can be airlifted by the C-130
Hercules military aircraft.
Since it's introduction the VAB series has become one of the most diverse of all current
French combat vehicles, having been produced with many variations. The VAB is often
allocated to French Army units as an anti-tank vehicle, armed with either MILAN or Mephisto
anti-tank guided weapons. These vehicles have roof-mounted launcher turrets and carry reload
missiles inside the troop compartment. Other VAB APCs are employed by the French Army for
just about every support vehicle function that can be devised.

Variants

VAB PC, armored command vehicle;

VAB Sanitaire, armored ambulance;
VAB Echelon, armored repair vehicle;
VCAC HOT, anti-tank vehicle fitted with Mephisto system;
VCAC HOT, anti-tank vehicle, fitted with UTM-800 turret;
VCAC MILAN, anti-tank vehicle, fitted with MILAN missiles;
VPM-81, 81-mm mortar carrier;
VTM-120, mortar towing vehicle, used to tow a 120-mm mortar;
NBC reconnaissance vehicle;
armored recovery vehicle;
communications vehicle;
electronic warfare vehicle;
surveillance radar platform;
air defense platform with gun armament;
air defense platform with Mistral missiles;
VBC-90 armored car;
VMO internal security vehicle.

Versionen
Es existieren verschiedene Ausfhrungen, so gibt es unter anderem auch eine sechsrdrige
Variante (66), die die Exportvariante des VAB darstellt. Im franzsischen Heer findet die 44Version Verwendung.

VAB P: Truppentransporter: Mitnahme von 12 Soldaten mglich

VAB T-20/13: ausgestattet mit einer 20-mm-Maschinenkanone
VAB-VOA (frz.: Vhicule dobservation dartillerie): Artilleriebeobachtungsfahrzeug
VAB-RATAC (frz.: Radar dacquisition des tirs de lArtillerie)
VAB-PC: Befehlswagen (Poste de Commandement)
VAB-SIR (frz.: Systme dinformation rgimentaire)
VAB HOT: ausgestattet mit HOT Lenkflugkrpern
VAB mortier: mit 81-mm- oder 120-mm-Mrser bewaffnet
VAB SAN: Sanittspanzer

VAB NBC (frz.: Nuclaire, radiologique, bactriologique et chimique): Sprfahrzeug

fr ABC-Kampfstoffe
VAB ATLAS (frz.: Automatisation des Tirs et Liaisons Sol-sol pour lartillerie)
VBRG (frz.: Vhicule Blind de Reconnaissance de la Gendarmerie): mit
Wasserwerfern ausgestattetes Polizeifahrzeug, das bei schweren Ausschreitungen
eingesetzt wird

Some other variants exist. Most of them having been produced for export customers.
The latest model is the improved VAB, also called a New Generation model. It features
numerous design updates and enhancements. These can be retrofited to existing models. It is
expected that all surviving French Army VABs will be upgraded to this standard.
Entered service 1976
Crew 2 men
Personnel 10 men Dimensions and weight Weight 13 t Length 5.98 m Width 2.49 m Height 2.06 m
Armament Machine guns 1 x 7.62-mm or 12.7-mm Mobility Engine Renault MIDS 60-20-45 diesel
Engine power 220 hp Maximum road speed 92 km/h Amphibious speed on water 7 km/h Range 1 000 km
Maneuverability Gradient 60% Side slope ? Vertical step 0.5 - 0.6 m Trench 1 m Fording Amphibious

Textron Marine & Land Systems was founded by Bell Aerospace, and began operations in New
Orleans, LA in 1969 under the name Bell Aerospace Textron. Early projects included the Navy's
Amphibious Assault Landing Craft and the Surface Effect Ship (SES) series of ships. In 1977,
the division merged with Halter Marine to become Bell Halter Inc., and in 1987 it became
Textron Marine.
By 1994, the company had merged with Cadillac Gage to form Textron Marine & Land Systems,
the name it operates under today. After a corporate transformation at Textron Inc., Textron
Marine & Land Systems became an operation of Textron Systems, a world leader in advanced
technology solutions for the global aerospace and defense industries.
In 2010 Textron Marine & Land Systems acquired MillenWorks as a strategic business for
additional expertise in the design and development of advanced mobility solutions for
demanding on-and off-road applications.

Today, Textron Marine & Land Systems manufactures specialty vehicles and equipment for
military and commercial use, such as the M1117 Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) for the U.S.
Army, the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) for the U.S. Navy, the Motor Lifeboat (MLB) for
the U.S. Coast Guard, and Cadillac Gage turret systems.
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Products

Marine Products

Land Products
o M1117 ASV
o ASV Command/Control
o ASV APC
o ASV RSTA
o ASV Maintenance Vehicle
o ASV Armored Knight

M1117 Armored Security Vehicle

The Textron Marine & Land Systems M1117 Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) is the base
model of the ASV, both in production and in combat use. It is the patrol version used by convoy
protection platform units and tactical Military Police of the U.S. Army.
The M1117 ASV entered production in 1999 and has current contracts totaling more than 2,700
vehicles. The M1117 ASV has been fielded in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany and Kosovo with the
U.S. Army on missions including convoy protection, combat patrol and base security.

The M1117 4x4 armored, wheeled vehicle serves as a battlefield-proven platform providing for
exceptional levels of soldier protection and security. The low profile UGWS 40/50 turret's underarmor reload capability, combined with its oblique armored steel hull and ceramic composite
expandable armor, provide for unparalleled all around survivability against small arms fire, ,
overhead artillery fragmentations and under-wheel and under-hull mine blasts.
To these impressive attributes, add the fact that the M1117 ASV has consistently
exceeded combat availability and operational readiness goals.

ASV Command Control

The ASV Command & Control vehicle is based on the successful M1117 ASV without a turret. It
is designed for a crew of two (driver and commander) and four battle staff for mobile mission
planning and battle command and control. This provides the commanders the ability to battle track
and mission plan close to the operation under armor protection. The ASV Command & Control

vehicle is equipped with netted computers and GPS, as well as multiple radios to exercise
command and control operations on mission site.

ASV Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

The ASV Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is stretched 24 inches between the wheel base,
provides for two crew members, eight dismounts, and one additional gunner. The head room and
volume of the vehicle has been increased by adding a six-inch extension over the base roof line.
Seating is arranged to customer specification. This variant is available in three different protection
levels depending on armor plate options.

ASV Maintenance Vehicle

The ASV Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Target Acquisition Scout Vehicle (RSTA) is designed
for a crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) and 4 soldiers. It is equipped with our new 40/50
power-controlled stabilized turret, with eye safe laser range finder, a thermal day/night advanced
sight that provides target acquisition out to the maximum effective range of the weapons. The pod
used on the ASV RSTA is a ground version of the sensor pod mounted on the U.S. Army's ARH
helicopter program, but designed for ground application based upon long wave spectrum or radar.

ASV Maintenance Vehicle

The ASV Recovery Vehicle was produced in response to a request from the Iraqi Civil Intervention
Force for a wheeled, armored recovery vehicle and is based on the M1117 ASV. This vehicle can
flat tow 36,000 lbs and the boom is capable of lifting 10,000 lbs. It has stabilizing bars and a
deploying spade for boom use off road. All recovery functions are under armor protection.

ASV Armored Knight

The U.S. Army developed the M1200 Armored Knight to provide improved survivability over
the current M707 Knight (HMMWV based Knight). Used by U.S. Army Field Artillery Combat
Observation Lasing Teams (COLTs) in both Heavy and Infantry Brigade Combat teams, the
Armored Knight combines the proven Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) with the M707 Knight
Mission Equipment Package (MEP).
The M1200 Armored Knight provides COLTs with increased armor protection, payload and
agility. Textron Marine & Land Systems is presently under contract with the U.S. Army, for
modified ASVs to be used as the base vehicle for the M1200 Armored Knight production.ese

M1117 Guardian
Armored security vehicle

The M1117 Guardian armored security vehicle is a further development of the Cadillac Gage
Commando armored personnel carrier. It is used by US Military Police. The first M1117 vehicle
entered service in 1998, however production was slow and the programme was nearly
canceled. However war in Iraq have given a new life for this vehicle. Currently USA operates
around 1 700 of these security vehicles.
The M1117 has a modular expandable armor system. Front arc provides protection against
12.7-mm armor-piercing rounds. In certain cases vehicle can withstand mine blasts. The
Guardian has an air filtration system to protect against chemical and biological attacks, however
it can't protect against nuclear weapons.
This armored security vehicle is armed with 40-mm automatic grenade launcher, 12.7-mm
and 7.62-mm machine guns. Weapons are mounted in a turret similar to that used on the
Amphibious Assault Vehicle.
Vehicle has a crew of three and can carry three troops.
The M1117 Guardian is powered by the Cummins 6CTA8.3 diesel engine, developing 260
horsepower. Vehicle is not amphibious.

Variants

Armored personnel carrier, with seating capacity for 8 troops;

Ambulance;
Command vehicle;
Reconnaissance vehicle;
Recovery vehicle;
Mortar carrier.

Entered service 1998 Crew 3 men Personnel 3 men Dimensions and weight Weight 13.4 t Length 6.07 m Width 2.56 m Height 2.59 m
Armament Machine guns 1 x 12.7-mm, 1 x 7.62-mm Grenade launcher 1 x 40-mm Ammunition load Machine guns ? Grenade launcher
? Mobility Engine Cummins 6CTA8.3 diesel Engine power 260 hp Maximum road speed 100 km/h Range 700 km Maneuverability
Gradient 60% Side slope 30% Vertical step 0.6 m Trench - Fording 1.5 m

The M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle is a 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle armed with a
Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher and a .50-caliber M2 machine gun. The vehicles 8.3-liter engine
allows for a top highway speed in excess of 60 mph. (Illustration by David Bedard/Fort
Richardson PAO)

Textron Marine & Land Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, and
Aerostar SA announced a Teaming Agreement to jointly produce Textron Marine & Land Systems
combat-proven Armored Security Vehicles (ASV) and Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles in

anticipation of the Romanian Land Forces upgraded protection, survivability and mobility vehicle
requirements.
Textron Marine & Land Systems manufactures a family of armored wheeled vehicles, including the
M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle (ASV), the M1200 Armored Knight for the U.S. Army, and an
extended-length Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) in use by several allied Coalition Force countries.
Since 2004, Textron Marine & Land Systems has delivered more that 2,600 armored vehicles to the U.S.
Army and international customers. A majority of these vehicles are currently being used in support of
combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
These vehicles possess exceptional protection, survivability, firepower and mobility as well as exhibit high
operational readiness rates even as vehicles log more than 30,000 miles per year in hazardous terrain
and conditions. Interoperability with other Coalition Forces utilizing ASVs and APCs, particularly in critical
Iraq and Afghanistan operational areas, has enhanced command and control and logistics support. Key
missions include combat patrols, convoy protection, checkpoint control, border and perimeter security,
Field Artillery Combat Observation and Lasing Teams (COLT), and troop assault operations. Textron
Marine & Land Systems armored vehicles, which offer scalable levels of protection, are also designed to
carry out Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Target Acquisition (RSTA), recovery and evacuation, and
medical support missions.
The Textron Marine & Land Systems family of armored vehicles is comprised of highly mobile,
adaptable and survivable vehicles, said Grigore Filip, President and General Director, Aerostar SA. Our
strong Aerostar manufacturing capabilities and facilities within the Bacau region coupled with Textron
Marine & Land Systems armored vehicle expertise, creates an extensive aerospace and defense
resource for the Romanian Armed Forces as they require combat-proven armored wheeled vehicles that
are delivered on-time and within budget.

M1117 ASV Armoured Security Vehicle Textron Land Systems Data Sheet
Teaming with Aerostar, a highly regarded aerospace and defense manufacturer and integrator in
Europe, allows us to better address the vehicle requirements of the Romanian Land Forces serving sideby-side with U.S. troops as a Coalition partner, added Textron Marine & Land Systems Vice President of
Strategy and Business Development Mark Savarese. Aerostar fully complements our armored vehicle
engineering expertise and meets our high standards for lean manufacturing. Together with Aerostar, we
look forward to the opportunity to work with the Romanian Land Forces to modernize their armored
vehicles, while bringing jobs to Romania.

M1200 Armored Knight Artillery observation vehicle

Since 1953, Aerostar has supported Romanian, NATO forces and commercial aerospace customers by
providing critical integration, manufacturing, upgrade and maintenance services for aviation, ground,
artillery and missile systems. These programs have included manufacturing the prototype of IAR-93, the
first Romanian fighter aircraft; delivering more than 1,800 IAK-52 light aircraft; overhauling more than
3,500 aircraft and 6,000 jet engines; converting major commercial airline aircraft from passenger to cargo
jets; developing and manufacturing vehicle cargo platforms and vehicular artillery and multiple launch
rocket systems for the Land Forces; and serving as the systems integrator for the Romanian Ministry of
Defences LAROM Program.
Textron Marine & Land Systems specializes in the design, production and support of advanced marine
craft, armored combat vehicles, turrets and related subsystems. Textron Marine & Land Systems serves
military and commercial customers domestically and internationally, and has products operating in more
than 35 countries worldwide. Textron Marine & Land Systems is an operating unit of Textron Systems, a
Textron Inc. company.
Textron Systems Corporation has been providing innovative solutions to the defense, homeland security
and aerospace communities for more than 50 years.

M-1117 Armored Security Vehicle (ASV)

ASV M-1117 (ASV-150) Armored Security Vehicle developed by Textrone Marine and Land
Systems (Formerly Cadilac Gage) is a highly mobile, survivable and C-130 transportable 4X4
wheeled vehicle currently in production for the U.S. Army's Military Police.
The vehicle is designed to provided maximum survivability with IBD Modular Expandable
Armor System (MEXAS) utilizing ceramic composite applique on exterior and a spall liner on
interior surfaces. Simula has received an order from Textron Systems to produce lightweight
ceramic/composite applique armor kits. The external armor panels provide ballistic protection
against various small-arms and fragment threats with a minimum weight penalty. This armor
protects the front, rear and sides of the crew compartment from armor-piercing ammunition. The
fully armored ASV maintains its air transportability and is lightweight enough for "roll-on/rolloff" from C-130 military transport aircraft in fully armored configuration. The vehicle offers
mobility, agility, handling, and ride quality through the utilization of a four-wheel independent
suspension systemis equipped with four-wheel independent suspension system.

Additionally, the ASV offers defense from artillery shell fragments overhead and mine blasts
under each wheel. The vehicle is fitted with a dual weapon station which, as standard issues on
US Army ASVs, mounts agrenade launcher and machine gun. The weapon station enables the
crew to load, reload and clear gun jams under full armor protection. With minor modifications and
appropriate outfitting, ASV variants can perform a wide variety of missions including scout,
infantry personnel carrier, reconnaissance, command and recovery. The vehicle costs about
$600,000 each. The US Army ordered 69 vehicles, of which 63 are already deployed in Iraq by
April 2004. More than 450 ASVs have been deployed in the Global War on Terrorism in support
of convoy protection and other combat missions
The M1117 ASV is used by the U.S. Army for its military police and convoy protection, and for
Combat Observing and Lasing Teams. More than 650 ASVs have been deployed in the Global
War on Terrorism (GWOT) in support of convoy protection and other combat missions. Textron
Marine & Land is currently on contract for more than 1,360 vehicles. The total multiyear
procurement program planned by the US Army includes 1,987 vehicles at a total cost of $1.68
billion.
In October 2006 the US Army awarded contracts for 64 Armored Security Vehicles (ASV) to be
modified into "Armor Knight" (M707) configuration under a US$35 million contract awarded to
Textron's marine & land systems.

M707 Knight

Land-Based Target Acquisition System

DRS Sustainment Systems
Knight is a precision targeting system consisting of a laser designator / rangefinder, thermal
imager, digital command and control , blended inertial / GPS navigation and targeting, and a selfdefense weapon. Its mission is to provide precision far target location and laser target designation
for both artillery and air-delivered general purpose and precision-guided munitions. It is used by
Field Artillery Combat Observation and Lasing Teams (COLT) to carry out these missions. The
current US Army production version integrates the base Knight targeting and communications
package along with the AN/TVQ-2 Ground/Vehicular Laser Locator / Designator (G/VLLD) and
the AN/TAS-4B thermal sight on two platforms. The payload provides the targeting accuracy
sufficient to support precision-guided munitions, such as JDAM and Excalibur. The Knight system
is mounted on the HUMVEE, Stryker and more recently, the M1117 Armored security Vehicle
(ASV).
DRS Technologies is the prime contractor for the M707 Armored Knight program. The Army
has also fielded Knight systems with Humvee and Stryker platforms to equip forward observers
in heavy and light divisions and Brigade Combat Teams (BCT).
In October 2006 the US Army ordered 64 Armored Security Vehicles (ASV) modified into
"Armor Knight" (M707) configuration under a recent $35 million contract awarded to Textron's
marine & land systems. The total requirement for the program has been listed at 345 vehicles.
The photo shows a modified ASV (M1117), equipped with an observation and target acquisition
payload, mounted on a telescopic mast, on display at AUSA 2006

Introduced by IMI as a proof of concept vehicle, the development of the Wildcat continues with
the promise to introduce the worlds first RPG protected wheeled vehicle. In 2006 the vehicle's
configuration changed to reflect the evolving requirements for a versatile urban warfare combat
vehicle. IMI based its platform on the Czech built Tatra 4x4 platforms, providing excellent crosscountry and road mobility. In late 2007 the Wildcat 'Alpha' prototype went through a series of
mobility tests held in Israel, demonstrating excellent cross-country mobility, as well as unpaved

road mobility. Wildcat was designed to meet current USMC specifications for a medium weight
personnel carrier (MPC). In early 2008 the Wildcat went through a US Marine Corps evaluation
in the USA. The vehicle is scheduled to make its public debut at the Eurosatory 2008 exhibition
in Paris, June 2008. (More...)
The WildCat is powered by water cooled, turbocharged 321 HP EPA 2004 compliant diesel
engine (Cummins ISLe+325) coupled with an automatic 6 speed transmission (Allison model
3066P). The chassis uses TATRA's unique backbone tube and swing axle Independent
suspension offering excellent cross country mobility and improved crew comfort, provided by
the independent suspension and high ground clearance of 367mm (adjustable). At a maximum
gross weight of 15 tons, the WildCat will be able to travel up to 700km on road, and retain full
cross country and obstacle handling capabilities.
The WildCat will be designed as a family of armored vehicles, introducing several variants, all
using a single chassis, an integrated welded monocoque hull accommodating 12 fully equipped
crew members, offering counter-mine, small-arms and IED protection (STANAG 4569 Level 2a
and 3b). The levels of protection will be provided. The vehicle is designed with multiple
accesses in the sides, top and rear (full width ramp) enabling flexible mount/dismount for troops
and equipment, eliminating the need to expose troops to enemy fire. The Wildcat is equipped
with run-flat tires, central tire inflation system CTIS), NBC protection and automatic fire
extinguishing systems.
The basic protection level, common to all Wildcat configurations will meet STANAG 4569
Level 3 (small arms bullet-proof armor). The vehicle is designed for C-130 and A-400M air
transportability. An up-armored version, equipped with hybrid armor suite will meet STANAG
4569 Level 4 using passive lightweight armor based on IMI's 'Iron Wall' counter IED design.
Battle damaged modules are designed to be field replaceable by the forward support elements,
and unlike larger and heavier armor plates, do not require the use of heavy lifting equipment.
This armor can be augmented with a hybrid armor suite, using IMI's explosive reactive armor
(ERA) specially designed for thin armored vehicles, to protect against shaped charge attacks
including RPG. (Such Kit B armor protection is depicted in the artist concept drawing below)

Some of the variants will include an infantry carrier carrying 11 passengers - 3 crewmen and 8
troops seated in protected seating compartments; a police/border patrol vehicle will be designed
for low intensity warfare and general security tasks. A scout and combat support vehicle is also
planned, utilizing a reduced fighting compartment and open deck for equipment and mounting of
external equipment. Reconnaissance and command and control versions will be optimized for
carrying and operating of electronics equipment, while combat service support vehicles,
including ambulance, recovery and logistics will be modeled with installations and interior
design for each of these specific roles.
The photos on this page depict the Wildcat equipped with the Kit A armor, providing bullet
proof, counter mine and counter IED protection, based on IMI's 'Iron Wall' counter IED
protection modules. The Wildcat is provided with three access ports two ramps - on the side and
rear and a cabin door on the right. The crew compartment and front cabin also connected, offer
comfortable movement fore and aft. Other access ports include multiple armored hatches on the
deck. The vehicle also has side and elevated windows, to provide the vehicle's crew with
unobstructed view and improved situational awareness in open area as well as in dense urban
environment. This vehicle is designed for medium protection level (STANAG 4586 level 4). It is
also fitted with eight firing ports (three to each side and two at the rear). When fully configured,
the Wildcat will also mount a remotely controlled weapon station.

Golan Wheeled
Armored Vehicle
Responding to the need for wheeled armored vehicles for use in asymmetric warfare, RAFAEL
developed the Zeev (Wolf) armored utility vehicle. More recently, RAFAEL teamed with US
based PVI and the Merkava program Office (Mantak), to develop the Golan Heavy Wheeled
Armored vehicle. This 15 ton armored, wheeled troop carrier is configured to accommodate 10
troops in a highly protected environment. Golan has been proposed for the IDF and USMC. Testing
of the vehicle began in September 2006. In January 2007 Golan was selected, along with nine
other candidates, to compete for the Joint US Marines/NavyArmy Mine Resistant Ambush
Protected (MRAP) Program. PVI is leading the team for th MRAP opportunity while
RAFAEL is in the lead for Israeli and other overseas sales. On February 23, 2007 the USMC
awarded PVI a first order for 60 low rate initial production vehicles, representing the first
order for Golan vehicles.

The vehicle uses an armored monocoque structure. The integrity of this structure provides the
strength to absorb the deformations generated by mines and IED blasts. The V shaped hull has a
"floating floor" panel to mitigate the blast effects of mines. It thereby provides an optimal
solution to protect the crew and vehicle against the identified threats. The vehicle has an
effective armor suite to defeat small arms and RPG threats, medium size IED's, 7 kg mines under
belly and 14 kg under wheels. The spall liner was eliminated, assuming the efficiency of external
armor to prevent hull penetration by most threats.
Unlike vehicles utilizing off-the-shelf commercial chassis, the Golan does not have a chassis at
all. Instead, the 4x4 automotive system axles, and suspensions link directly to the armored
structure, which acts as a frame. This approach is similar to that used with tracked APCs and
tanks. It retains good off-road mobility, and is particularly suitable for operations in dense urban
terrain.

This approach enables the designers to dedicate 50% of the vehicle's weight to protection,
providing effective protection from IEDs, land mines and small arms. The vehicle will be
produced in three protection levels. The intermediate level provides protection from small arms,
up to 14.5 mm AP and 20mm, and effective roof protection. The passive armor utilizes a
combination of protection technologies including metals, composites, slat and transparent armor.
The maximum protection level includes reactive modular armor tiles while the medium and light
levels are based on passive modular armor. Protection from anti-tank rockets (Such as RPGs) can
be provided by appliqu reactive armor modules or an active protection system which are "plugin" add-ons to the basic design. Other "plug-ins" include counter IED and counter sniper
systems. The add-on reactive armor system utilizes the Insensitive Explosive Reactive Armor (IERA) tiles installed on the side walls. The I-ERA is based on the same technology provided for
the US Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The reactive (I-ERA) add-on armor is an insensitive
explosive known as Low Burn Rate (LBR) or Low Flammability (LF2) that was approved by
both the Israeli Defense Force and the US Army.
All three protection level configurations present the same physical silhouette. In the light and
medium level configurations, there are no reactive armor tiles attached to the outer crew
compartment structure. In their place, passive armor tiles (that include storage boxes) with an
identical outer shape are attached.
The vehicle can be equipped with remotely controlled weapon station mounting a machine gun,
and optronic equipment, as well as the gunshot detection system.
September 2007: The Golan was displayed here equipped with a new lightweight version of the
Trophy active protection system and the 'Samson Junior', a lightweight weapon station designed
specifically for light automatic weapons (7.62 and 5.56mm). The vehicle was also fitted with an
acoustic gunshot locator, utilizing RAFAEL's SADS system. It will also be able to employ the

company's Spotlite M - electro-optically based threat locator which can serve as a gunshot
locator, and threat alerting system, as it can detecting launch sources and approaching RPGs

USMC Awards $79 million for foreign MRAP

designs
The second batch of orders worth of a total US$79 million for low-rate initial production MRAP vehicles
were issued this week. The vehicles include the South African designed RG-31, the Australian Bushmaster
and the new Golan vehicle, designed under a joint Israeli-US cooperation. Three manufacturers received
orders for a total of 180 vehicles. Oshkosh Truck Corporation received $30 million to deliver 30 PVI
designed Alpha armored vehicles, (defined as Category I, to be used as urban combat vehicles). Protected
Vehicles, Inc. also received $37.4 million to deliver another 60 Golan heavy armored vehicles, produced
under cooperation with Israel's RAFAEL and Oshkosh Truck. These vehicles will comply with MRAP
Category II - the Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Rapid Response Vehicle JERRV) requirement,
expected to be used for operations such as convoy lead, troop transport, ambulance, explosive ordnance
disposal and combat engineering.

General Dynamics Land Systems Canada received 11 million, for RG-31 armored vehicles,
designed for Category I and Category II roles. The company will deliver 10 vehicles of each class.
Deliveries of all vehicles is expected to complete within four months (by June 2007). Previous
orders worthe $122 million for 200 vehicles were issued to BAE Systems and Force Dynamics.
Both are based on South African designed vehicles, producted in the USA.

RG-31 Cougais currently in service with US Army Task Force Pathfinder attached to the 82nd
Airborne Division in Iraq. It is also used with Explosive Ordinance Disposal units of the US
Marine Corps, assisting location and neutralizing IEDs. Procurement of 148 additional vehicles,
under a $97 million contract was announced in February 2005.

Photo: A US Marine Corps RG-31 Cougar rests on its front axel after an improvised explosive
device detonated under the vehicle near Camp Taqaddum, Iraq, Jan. 6. The IED detonated directly
under the vehicle; however, the blast was pushed outward instead of directly straight up due to the
vehicle's V shaped undercarriage. Of the five service members in the vehicle, two received
concussions and two others received minor burns. (Photo by: Courtesy photo by 8th Engineer
Support Battalion).

Eagle Armored Vehicle

Mowag

Recent news 12 december 2005: Denmark Orders Eagle IV

Three armored vehicles based on the Humvee chassis were designed by Mowag. Some are in use
by the Swiss Army and elsewhere. The Eagle is based on the Humvee chassis, which is fitted
with an armor protected shell manufactured by Mowag.
The shell is based on metal and composite armor, withstanding STANAG level II or III threats,
according to the type of vehicle used. The length and height of the original Humvee are maintained,
to enable air transport mobility in C-130.
The maximum combat weight of the baseline vehicle (Eagle I) vehicle is 4,800 combat weight 3,800 kg plus 1,000 kg. of payload. Eagle II which was designed to provide high protection for
UN peacekeeping units, weighs 4,100kg and can carry 1,400 of payload. (total 5,500kg combat
weight).

A special reconnaissance version, designated Eagle III has an operational weight of 5,100kg,
including the armor cage and crew. This vehicle has reached the maximum weight limit of the
Humvee platform with a combat weight of 5,800 kg (including 700kg payload).
The development of a new version, designated Eagle IV was completed in November 2003. It is
much heavier than the baseline Eagle, using a different chassis, based on the Duro light truck,
also produced by Mowag. It's combat weight reaches 7,600 kg including 2,400 of payload and

high level protection meeting STANAG 4569 level III protection and STANAG 4569 Level IIa
mine protection (6kg TNT under each wheel). The vehicle's width is smaller than the Humvee,
which allows two ready to combat Eagle IVs to be be transported in a C-130 without special
preparations.

Denmark Orders Eagle IV

In December 2005 the Danish Army Material Command awarded MOWAG a $38 million
contract for Eagle IV. The contract includes initial logistics support and equipping the vehicle
with an Overhead Weapon Station, Communication and Battle Management Systems and other
equipment. Production will take place at MOWAG's facility in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, and
deliveries will begin in August 2006. The Danish Army also operates the MOWAG Eagle I and
Piranha III - both produced by Mowag.

Eagle II / Eagle III / Eagle IV Armoured

Reconnaissance Vehicle, Switzerland
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/eagle/

The Eagle III Forward Artillery Observation Vehicle is used for target surveillance and
acquisition in addition to observation and reconnaissance.

The Eagle III artillery observation vehicle.

Eagle III has an electro-optical target acquisition and surveillance system.

Eagle III has a crew of four driver, surveyor, forward observer and signals operator.

The Eaglea reconnaissance vehicle is based on the HMMWV vehicle chassis.

The Eagle reconnaissance vehicle is manufactured by MOWAG Motorwagenfabrik in

Kreuzlingen, Switzerland (owned by General Motors Defense of Canada) and is in service with
the armed forces of Denmark and Switzerland.
"The Eagle III is used for target surveillance and acquisition, observation, reconnaissance and
patrol missions."
Eagle I and Eagle II are armoured wheeled reconnaissance vehicles, the slightly heavier Eagle II
having a higher power-to-weight ratio than the Eagle I.
The Eagle III is the artillery forward observation vehicle. Eagle IV is the latest production
version.
MOWAG is owned by General Motors Defense of Canada, now part of General Dynamics. In
November 2003, General Dynamics formed General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems,
from MOWAG, Steyr-Daimler-Puch of Austria and General Dynamics, Santa Barbara Sistemas
(GDSBS) of Spain.
Eagle deliveries and deployment
The Swiss Army has taken delivery of 156 Eagle I (from 1995) and 175 Eagle II (from 1999).
The first of 120 Eagle III vehicles was delivered to the Swiss Army in November 2002. The
Danish Army has 36 Eagle I vehicles.
Eagle vehicles were deployed by the Danish Army as part of the United Nations peacekeeping
operations in Bosnia and in Albania. The Swiss Eagle vehicles designated are mainly deployed
as reconnaissance vehicles for the armoured brigades of the Swiss Army.
Eagle IV
In December 2003, GDLS-E Mowag rolled out the Eagle IV 44 vehicle. Eagle IV is built on the
DURO chassis with payload increased to 2,400kg and a reduction in width of 120mm which
allows two fully equipped vehicles to be transported in a C-130 aircraft without special
preparation. Eagle IV has increased ballistic weapon and mine protection. It is also available in a
non-armoured version.
In December 2005, Denmark ordered 85 Eagle IV vehicles. Deliveries began in September 2006
and are scheduled to conclude in December 2007. The Eagle IV replaces Denmark's Eagle I.
Eagle IV is equipped with an overhead weapons station. BAE Systems was awarded the contract
for the Lemur remotely controlled weapon station for the Danish vehicles in March 2007. Eagle
IV also features a battle management system and ballistic and mine protection for crew and
engine compartments, Cummins ISBe 5.9l engine and central tyre inflation system.
In July 2008, the German Army placed an order for 20 Eagle IV vehicles for evaluation. In
November 2008, the army ordered 198 Eagle IV vehicles with a further 474 vehicles an option.
Deliveries are to begin by the end of 2008 and conclude in 2010. The vehicles will be fitted with
the KMW FLW100/200 remotely controlled weapon station.
"Eagle IV is built on the DURO chassis with the payload increased to 2,400kg."

Eagle II reconnaissance vehicle

The reconnaissance vehicle is based on the AM General HMMWV (high-mobility multipurpose

wheeled vehicle) chassis. The vehicle is protected with an armoured superstructure developed by
Mowag and fitted with a Mowag armoured MBK2 observation cupola. The Eagle is operated by
a crew of four driver, commander, radio operator and observer.
The crew is protected with ballistic armour comprising aluminium plates internally lined with
composite armour. Special mine protection enhances the overall level of protection.
The armour increases the width of the vehicle by 100mm compared to the width of the basic
HMMWV vehicle and provides protection against 7.62mm and 5.56mm BALL projectiles fired
from a range as close as 30m or against 7.62mm steel core projectiles from 100m. The
windscreen and windows are bulletproof.

Mowag MBK2 observation cupola

A Mowag MBK2 observation cupola is installed in a central position in the roof. The cupola
rotates through 360 and is equipped with a thermal imager providing the capability of all round
observation by night and by day, while the crew is fully NBC protected.
A 7.62mm machine gun armed with 400 rounds of ready-to-fire ammunition is installed on the
right of the cupola. The gun can be aimed and fired by the crew within the protection of the
turret. A bank of six grenade launchers is installed on the rear of the turret. The cupola's traverse
and elevation drives are mechanical.

Eagle III artillery forward observation observation vehicle

The Eagle III is used for target surveillance and acquisition in addition to observation,
reconnaissance and patrol missions. Eagle III is operated by a crew of four, the driver and
surveyor stationed in the front two seats and the forward observer and signals operator in the
cabin.
The vehicle is fitted with a raised roof, panoramic bulletproof windows and an air conditioning
system. Eagle III is protected by high-hardness armoured steel and by composite armour. It can
also be fitted with mine protection.
"The Eagle reconnaissance vehicle is in service with the armed forces of Denmark and
Switzerland."
The electro-optical target acquisition system combined with a land navigation system is used to
provide accurate positional coordinates of a target.
The Rheinmetall Defence Electronics (formerly STN ATLAS Elektronik) BAA observation
system is installed on a retractable roof-mounted mast.
It comprises a thermal camera with a range of up to 7km, video camera and eyesafe laser
rangefinder, both with a range of up to 10km.
Honeywell has developed the navigation system with an inertial navigation system and global
positioning system. For targets at a range up to 7km the target acquisition system provides the
positional accuracy of the target to within 50m in the x and y axes and to within 15m in the z
axis.

When the target has been acquired and identified, the communications operator transmits the
acquisition data using the online radio data transmission link to the integral artillery fire
command and control system and to the firing units

Dimensions:
Length
4,900mm
Height
1,750mm
Width
2,280mm
Wheelbase
3,300mm

Weights:
Empty Weight
4,100kg
Payload
1,400kg
Combat Weight
5,500kg
Specific Ground Pressure
Rear 24N/cm

Engines:
Engine
General Motors 6.5l Turbo, 4-stroke diesel
Cylinders Arrangement V8
90
Performance at 3,400rpm 139kW
190hp
Torque at 1,700rpm
515Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity
95l
Power to Weight Ratio
25.3kW/t : 34.5hp/t
Gearbox
Automatic Hydra-Matic 4L 80E
Gears
4 forward, 1 reverse
Crew Compartment Hheater
7kW
Preheater
7.5kW
NBC Protection
85m/h overpressure system
Self-Recovery Winch
Front mounted, 5.4t pulling capacity

Performance:
Maximum Speed
119km/h
Maximum Reverse Speed
33km/h
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
40%
Turning Circle Diameter
14.6m
Range on Hard Level Surface
450km
Fording Depth
0.76m

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Dingo 2
Mine resistant ambush protected vehicle

The Dingo 2 provides protection against landmines, small arms fire and artillery shell splinters

The Dingo 2 mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle is a further development of the previous
Dingo 1. It is named after a wild dog. This vehicle was designed by the Krauss-Maffei
Wegmann. The Dingo 2 is currently in service with Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic
and Luxemburg.
This ambush protected vehicle has a V-shaped hull and armored crew capsule. The Dingo 2
provides protection against landmines, small arms fire and artillery shell fragments. Windows
are angled to deflect bullets and blasts. Armor protection can be enhanced with add-on panels.
The Dingo 2 is also fitted with NBC protection system.
Vehicle is armed with remotely controlled weapon station, fitted with 7.62-mm, 12.7-mm
machine gun or 40-mm grenade launcher. The same weapon station is used on the Fennek
armored reconnaissance vehicle.
The Dingo 2 MRAP is based on upgraded Unimog U 5000 chassis, which offers improved
protection and more payload than it's predecessor. The Dingo 2 is offered with short and long
wheelbases. Vehicle has modular design and provides seating for 4 or 7 occupants, depending
on the wheelbase.
Vehicle is powered by a diesel engine, developing 215 hp. It is fitted with a central tyre
inflation system. This armored personnel carrier is not amphibious. The Dingo 2 can be airlifted
by the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall military transports.

Variants

Ambulance;
Command vehicle;
Patrol vehicle;
Reconnaissance vehicle;
Repair vehicle;

Ground surveillance radar;

Dingo 2 GFF, variant with increased internal volume. It provides seating for up to 9 troops.
Entered service ? Crew 1 men Personnel 4 / 7 men Dimensions and weight Weight 11.9 t Length 5.45 / 6.8 m Width 2.3 m Height 2.5
m Mobility Engine diesel Engine power 215 hp Maximum road speed over 90 km/h Range 1 000 km Maneuverability Gradient ? Side
slope ? Vertical step ~ 0.5 m Trench 0.5 m Fording ~ 1 m

Dingo - All Protected Vehicle (APV)

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
The Dingo APV was designed to provide a safe and secure multi-purpose vehicle for military
and peacekeeping operations. The Dingo 2 is an air transportable, armored mine-proof vehicle,
based on a commercial Unimog U1550L chassis produced by DaimlerChrysler, designed for
high mobility in any type of terrain.

The vehicle is fitted with an armored cage protecting the passengers, engine compartment, fuel
tank and cargo bay. The modular, repairable armor provides all-round protection against all types
of hand-held weapons, as well as artillery fragments up to 155mm. In addition, the DINGO is
fitted with an oblique "blast deflector" floor, providing crew protection against heavy anti-tank
(AT), EFP (Explosive Formed Penetration) mines and anti-personnel (AP) mines. It is designed
to travel at speeds of up to 100 km/h (62mph), has a range of 1000 km (621 miles), is air
transportable by C-130 and C-160 aircraft and can be airlifted by CH47/CH53 helicopters.

So far the German Army ordered 145 Dingo I and II vehicles for its rapid deployment units,
currently operating with KFOR in Kosovo and Macedonia and with coalition forces in
Afghanistan. Belgium also ordered 352 of the new Dingo III version, also known as MultiPurpose Protected Vehicles (MPPV). Two versions of the Dingo 2 will be offered, with wheel
bases of 3,250 (short version) and 3,850mm (long version), tailored for a variety of transport and

carrier configurations designed for reconnaissance, command and control, ambulance, mission
platform, forward air control and other missions.
The DINGO 2 is based on the Unimog 5000 chassis. The diesel powered vehicle is offered in
two versions - the short (3.25m' wheel base) and long (3.85m' wheel base) which can carry eight
fully equipped troops. The Dingo-2 can be fitted with an overhead weapon station, and has an
integral collective NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protection and air-conditioning system.
Other integral systems include GPS navigation, rear-view camera, ABS, as well as radio and
internal communications systems.
The vehicle has an authorized total weight of 9,200 kg for a payload of 1,200 kg plus five fully
equipped soldiers. The German Bundeswehr is arming its Dingo version with an under-armor
operated 7.62 mm machine gun. Alternatively, a .50 cal. machine gun or a 40-mm automatic
grenade-launcher can be mounted on the same weapon station. The German Army requirement
for Dingo is over 450 units which are expected to be the stretched version of the Dingo-2.
To date, Dingo 2 orders amount to over 200 vehicles. In 2005 the Bundeswehr ordered 52
vehicles and on June 29, 2006 KMW announced it is expecting additional 149 Dingo 2s orders,
for a total of 109 million Euros. Belgium will also buy 200 Dingo 2 vehicles. Austria received 20
such vehicles in 2005.
Textron Systems has secured local production license for a similar Dingo 2 vehicle in the US for
domestic and foreign military sales contracts. The Israel Defense Forces has already secured
funding in its five year plan (2005-2008) for the procurement of 60 Dingo-2 vehicles. Dingos
were intended for operations in the West Bank, replacing existing locally manufactured light
armored vehicles such as Sufa and Abir. The estimated cost per unit is $500,000. The IDF
requested 103 vehicles which also reflect test vehicles and options for additional batches over the
60 originally planned. The total cost amounted to $99 million, to be financed by US military aid.
However, following German opposition to the deal, the IDF procurement was suspended for
indefinite time.
More recently in July 2006, the German opposition seem to have soften; sources in Germany
indicated that the German parliament could waive its opposition and approve preliminary sales
for testing. However, this may be too late, since Israel is currently considering heavier vehicles,
including 4x4 heavily armored trucks, M-1117 ASV armored cars or even the new SandCat uparmored, Ford 350 radically modified and armored by Plasan Sasa, which offers the same
protection but cost less than half of the German vehicle.

Terrier

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Iveco

TERRIER is jointly produced by the German Krauss-Maffai Wegman company and Iveco, from
Italy, which supplies the chassis and engine. The vehicle has a large open space cabin, fitted with
two side doors and a large read door for rapid dismount. Terrier is capable of comfortably
accommodating 6-8 fully equipped troops. The Terrier can be used as a troop carrier, command
and tactical logistic vehicle, for patrol, escort, reconnaissance and logistical support missions.
The vehicle is constructed with a bullet proof (7.62x51 cal) and fragment proof protected cage,
and is fitted with a floor which defeats AP mines (including the DM31 bouncing mine). Critical
components such as the fuel tank and batteries are well protected. The vehicle can be equipped
with a roof mounted firing hatch, where a machine gun can be mounted for self-defense. Three
firing ports are also installed on each side, with additional ports at the front and rear. Fire
extinguishing system is also provided for the engine and tires.
Relevant Systems:

Up Armored Humvee
MLV
Dingo
Eagle
VBR
VBL
PVP
Terrier
RG-31
RG-32M
Cougar
Buffalo
Typhoon

Cheetah
Mine Protected Utility Vehicle (MUV/R)
Designed and built by Force Protection Inc

Cheetah, formerly known as MUV/R is a 4x4 light armored protected vehicle designed for
reconnaissance, forward command and control, and urban operations. The vehicle uses
monocoque V shaped hull, external lightweight armor, internal spall liners and blast mitigation
materials are used to protect the crew and vehicle from explosion of heavy mines under the
vehicle or wheels (7.5 15 kg of TNT explosives). It also protects against roadside improvised
explosive devices (RSIED). The basic vehicle is bulletproof against 7.62/51 cal. Gunfire. The
armor is upgradable to protect against larger caliber, including 0.50 Cal AP. Cheetah has a curb
weight, (with basic armor) of 14,000 pounds, allowing for 10,000 pounds of payload. Its weight
and dimensions allow for two vehicles to be air-transported inside a single C-130 Hercules. The
vehicle is equipped with a Cummins ISB series 300 HP engine running at 2800 rpm, accelerating
the vehicle to 50 Mph in 13.5 seconds. At cruising speed of 65 Mph the vehicle can travel for
700 miles without refueling.

Panthers are Underway to Support British Troops in Afghanistan. MoD Crown Copyright
The first batch of Panther Command and Liaison Vehicles has been delivered to British troops in
Afghanistan. The vehicles will be first used by both the RAF Regiment and the Army's Close
Support Logistics Regiment. More vehicles are en route to theatre later this month for
deployment on the front line.

Outfitted for operation in this harsh combat zone, the Panther weighs over seven tons, equipped
with integrated armor, remote-controlled weapon station. The first Panthers that were delivered
to 1 Mechanized Brigade for training in the summer of 2008, has undergone design adjustments
following a series of hot weather trials to make them ready for operations in Afghanistan. As part
of the recent modifications, over 60 vehicles were processed by BAE Systems Global Combat
Systems Newcastle's plant fitted with augmented protection for the engine, installed with a
fourth seat was added and rear-view camera was installed to improve situational awareness.
Vehicles destined for Afghan theater are also fitted with suitable IED jammers.
More than 400 Panthers are being assembled by BAE Systems under a 160m contract. It is
intended that the Panther will replace vehicles including Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle
(Tracked), Fighting Vehicle 430, Saxon, and Land Rover Truck Utility Medium. Panther is airtransportable and can be underslung beneath a Chinook helicopter. It is armed with a 7.62 mm
L7 general purpose machine gun-equipped remote weapon station, which can be upgraded to a
12.7mm weapon if required, and an appropriate day/night sighting system. The armored citadel
provides crew protection from small arms fire and blast mines. The Panther is protected against a
range of threats including small arms and blast and anti-personnel mines.
The Panther MLV is based on the Light Multi-Role Vehicle (LMV) builtin Italy by Iveco. The
vehicle is in service with the Italian Army as well asa number of NATO military forces.

Panther - The British new Command & Liaison Armored Vehicle

Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle (or Panther CLV)

The Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle (or Panther CLV)is a wheeled multi-role light
vehicle developed for the British Army.
The British Army's new CLV designated "panther"The Panther CLV came from the Future
Command and Liaison Vehicle (FCLV) project. In concept and appearance it is similar to the US
HMMWV, a large 4 wheel drive 5 seater vehicle. The design is BAE Systems Multirole Light
Vehicle (MLV), itself developed from a design by Iveco of Italy. The vehicle to is to be
assembled at BAE Systems Land Systems' factory in Newcastle upon Tyne. It is mine resistant
and can be fitted with added modular armour depending on the needs of a given mission.
The Defence Procurement Agency of the UK Ministry of Defence announced in July 2003 that
the BAE Systems Land Systems (formerly Alvis) Multirole Light Vehicle (MLV) has been
selected as the British Army's Future Command and Liaison Vehicle (FCLV). The first
procurement contract was signed in November 2003 for an initial 401 vehicles, with an option
for up to 400 more. The vehicle has been named the Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle
(CLV). The vehicles are being built during the period 2006 to 2009 and will replace a range of
vehicles which are reaching the end of their operational lives, for example the Land Rover,
Saxon, FV432 and a number of CVR(T). The vehicles will also enter service with the Royal Air
Force Regiment. Seven pre-series vehicles are undergoing performance trials, to be followed by
formal user and reliability qualification trials in 2006. The first batch of 50 vehicles is to be
delivered in January 2007 for an in-service date later that year.
Multi-Role Light Vehicle
The MLV is based on a design by Iveco Defence Vehicles Division of Italy. It is designed
primarily for strategic and tactical mobility with a high level of protection against anti-tank and
anti-personnel mines, modular and with tuneable armour protection and stealthy design. In
peacekeeping operations, currently undertaken by heavy armour and infantry fighting vehicles,
the MLV provides a lower profile while still providing a high level of crew protection. In high
intensity conflicts, the MLV can be configured as a scout, command or liaison vehicle or as a
weapons platform. The new Bowman tactical communications system, from General Dynamics
UK, will be fitted as Government Furnished Equipment. In June 2004, Thales Defence Optronics
was selected to provide the Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) for the Panther CLV. Thales' DVE
driver's sight is based on an uncooled thermal imager.
CLV Design
There is accommodation for up to five Troops and a spacious rear cargo compartment.The
design was based on creating the maximum distance and protection between the seat of a mine
explosion and the cabin. The wheel stations are located away from the crew cabin so that if a
wheel detonates an anti-tank mine, the explosion is vented upwards, leaving the crew cabin
undamaged. The bonnet is hinged to the chassis to reduce the shock transmitted to the cabin. The
light alloy rear body is fitted with a canvas roof over a supporting frame. It is sacrificial and
severs from the cabin in the event of a mine detonation under a rear wheel. A number of features
have been incorporated into the design to protect the cabin from an explosion of an underbelly
mine. The underside of the vehicle is v-shaped and the ground clearance has been maximised to
allow maximum dissipation of the blast. The location of heavy components under the cabin floor
has been avoided because they can be projected through the cabin floor by a mine blast. The
lower part of the vehicle has a three-layer sandwich structure that collapses on detonation of a
mine under the belly, absorbing a high percentage of the energy that has not been vented away
laterally. The chassis is available with two different wheelbase dimensions, 3,200mm and
3,500mm. The chassis has high resistance steel C-shaped spars with longitudinal reinforcements
and tubular cross elements. The double A-arm type suspension is fitted with helical springs and
coaxial shock absorbers.

CLV Cabin
inside cabin, the drivers seat will be placed on the right side in production vehiclesThe internal
features of the cabin further reduce residual and secondary mine explosion effects on the crew.
There are two adjustable anti-mine front seats and three foldable anti-mine back seats. The seats
are suspended and not fixed directly to the floor which avoids direct transmission of the
shockwave to the crew. The air-conditioned and heated cabin is fitted with a high resistance roll
bar, a two-piece tiltable windscreen and a canvas roof with a dismountable frame. The four doors
are fitted with sliding and dismountable windows and are built to withstand the shock wave of an
explosion. A two-seater and two-door short cabin version of the vehicle is available as an option.
CLV Armour Protection
The armour protection is tuneable by the replacement of armour packs within the vehicle's
external skin. The basic add-on armour pack provides ballistic protection against small arms fire
and a heavier kit provides protection against ambush including mines.
CLV Self-Defence Weapon Station
In May 2004, BAE Systems was awarded a contract to provide the Self-Defence Weapon station
(SDW) for the FCLV. SDW combines the Surveillance, Target Acquisition Weapon Sight
(STAWS), which is based on an uncooled thermal imager with the Enforcer Remote Controlled
Weapon Station (RCWS). STAWS is produced by Selex Sensors & Airborne Systems Ltd
(formerly BAE Systems Avionics). The Enforcer RCWS, developed by Rafael of Israel, is being
licensed-produced by Selex S&AS following the insolvency of AEI Ordinance Systems who
previously held the license. The weapon station can be armed with a 7.62mm or 12.7mm
machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher.
IVECO F1C Engine
The 3,000cc, Iveco F1C, common rail Euro 3, variable geometry turbo charged engine provides
182HP (136kW) at 3,700rpm and generates 456Nm torque at 1,800rpm. The automatic gearbox
has six forward and one
reverse gear. A five forward plus one
reverse manual gearbox
is available as an option. The full time transfer box with a built in electro-pneumatically locked
longitudinal differential, is installed in the vehicle's rear compartment. The silencers and the
exhaust manifolds are installed within the C-spars of the vehicle chassis and the turbocharger is
installed under the engine in order to minimise thermal radiation.
CLV Transportability
The 2,050mm width and 6,500kg weight of the vehicle allow the vehicle to be air transported to
the area of operations by a number of aircraft including the EH101 (two vehicles), C-27J, C160
Transall, C-130J (two vehicles) and on heavy lift helicopters CH-53 and CH-47 (two vehicles).
CLV Vehicle Manoeuvrability
The vehicle has a maximum road speed of 130km/hour and the range is over 500km. The turning
circle is 14m. The underbelly ground clearance is 473mm and the vehicle is able to manoeuvre
over obstacles such as 0.5m steps and cross side slopes of 30% and gradients of 60%. The
vehicle can ford water obstacles to a depth of 0.85m without preparation and with minimal
preparation can ford rivers to a depth of 1.5m. The air hydraulic braking system allows the
vehicle to tow loads up to 4.2t.
Panther Command Liaison Vehicle (Panther CLV)
The UK MoD announced in July 2003 that the BAE Systems Land Systems (formerly Alvis)
Multirole Light Vehicle (MLV) had been selected as the British Army's Future Command and
Liaison Vehicle (FCLV).
The first procurement contract was signed in November 2003 for an initial 401 vehicles, with an
option for up to 400 more. The vehicle has been named the Panther Command and Liaison

Vehicle (CLV).
In June 2004, Thales Defence Optronics was selected to provide the Driver's Vision Enhancer
(DVE) for the Panther CLV. Thales' DVE driver's sight is based on an uncooled thermal imager.
Panther CLV is based on a design by Iveco Defence Vehicles Division of Italy and the vehicles
will be manufactured during the period 2006 to 2009. A Development and Demonstration
contract covers the build and test of seven vehicles which were delivered in late 2005, with a
planned in-service date of mid 2007. Acquisition cost for some 401 vehicles is 193 million
spread over five years.
The current gross vehicle weight of a Panther MLV is 7.1 tonnes. The vehicle is to be air
transportable, underslung beneath a Chinook helicopter or carried inside C130, C17 and A400M
aircraft.
The 401 x Panther vehicles will replace in-service vehicles as follows:
CVRT Spartan 137
Truck Utility Medium (Landrover) 225
Saxon 3
FV432 31
FV436 5
Of the above, some 326 Self Defence Weapon (SDW) variant vehicles will be available. These
vehicles will be armed with a 7.62 mm L7 general purpose machine gun but this could be
upgraded to a 12.7 mm/cal weapon if required. These SDW vehicles will be fitted with a
surveillance and target acquisition (STA) system.

MOWAG Eagle

The MOWAG Eagle is a wheeled armored vehicle designed by the Swiss MOWAG corporation.
It has gone through several generations of development. The current vehicle, introduced in
November 2003, is the Eagle IV, which is based on the Duro IIIP chassis. The original MOWAG
Eagle used the chassis and running gear of the American HMMWV, while the Eagle II and Eagle
III use the chassis and running gear of the HMMWV ECV.

Eagle I, II, III

Swiss Army - A total of 329 Eagle I and II are in use as light armored reconnaissance vehicles
(Aufklrungsfahrzeug), armed with a 7.5mm Pz Mg 51/71 machine gun and fitted with thermal
imaging and radio equipment. They are known respectively as Aufklrungsfahrzeug 93 and

Aufklrungsfahrzeug 97.

Mowag Eagle III artillery observer

120 Eagle III have been acquired as mobile artillery observer vehicles in 2003, with substantial
improvements made to communications and surveillance equipment (yet lacking the machine
gun of previous versions). The Swiss army designator for this version is Artillerie
Schiesskommandant Fahrzeug 2000.

Danish Army - 36 Eagle I, known as Spejdervogn M/95. Nowadays, the M/95 is used without
the original MKB-2 turret.

Eagle IV
Danish Army - 90
German Army - 672 (planned, 198 have been ordered so far), to be delivered from 2008 on as
part of the GFF programme

Stryker Variants:
A. Infantry Carrier Vehicle
B. Command Vehicle
C. Mobile Gun System Vehicle
D. Fire Support Vehicle
E. Medical Evacuation Vehicle
F. Mortar Carrier Vehicle
G. Engineering Squad Vehicle
H. Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle
I. NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
J. Reconnaissance Vehicle