Armoured Fighting Vehicles : COMBAT VEHICLES
Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank
Challenger 2: The superb Challenger 2 (CR2) is the British Army's Main Battle Tank. CR2 is based on the Challenger 1 that served with distinction on operations in the Gulf War and the Balkans.
Only 5 per cent of Challenger 2 components are interchangeable with its predecessor; over 150 major modifications include a completely new turret, L30 CHARM 120mm gun and second generation Chobham armour.
Challenger 2's Thermal Observation and Gunnery (TOGS) displays a magnified image for the commander and gunner. The commander has a gyro-stabilised fully panoramic sight with laser range finder and thermal imager. The gunner is equipped with a gyro-stabilised primary sight with a laser range finder and coaxially mounted auxiliary sight.
The driver's position has an image-intensifying day and night periscope, and the loader has a day sight.
Crew 4 Length 11.55 m (gun forward)
Width 3.5m
Height to turret roof 2.49m
Combat weight 62,500kg
Main armament 120 mm L30 CHARM (CHallenger main ARMament)
Gun Ammunition 50 rounds - APFSDS, HESH, Soke (Typical)
Secondary armament C-axial 7.62 mm chain gun, 7.62 mm GPMG (turret mounted)
Ammunition 4,000 rounds 7.62 mm
Engine 1,200 bhp Perkins-Condor CV12
Maximum speed 59 kph
Only 5 per cent of Challenger 2 components are interchangeable with its predecessor; over 150 major modifications include a completely new turret, L30 CHARM 120mm gun and second generation Chobham armour.
Challenger 2's Thermal Observation and Gunnery (TOGS) displays a magnified image for the commander and gunner. The commander has a gyro-stabilised fully panoramic sight with laser range finder and thermal imager. The gunner is equipped with a gyro-stabilised primary sight with a laser range finder and coaxially mounted auxiliary sight.
The driver's position has an image-intensifying day and night periscope, and the loader has a day sight.
Crew 4 Length 11.55 m (gun forward)
Width 3.5m
Height to turret roof 2.49m
Combat weight 62,500kg
Main armament 120 mm L30 CHARM (CHallenger main ARMament)
Gun Ammunition 50 rounds - APFSDS, HESH, Soke (Typical)
Secondary armament C-axial 7.62 mm chain gun, 7.62 mm GPMG (turret mounted)
Ammunition 4,000 rounds 7.62 mm
Engine 1,200 bhp Perkins-Condor CV12
Maximum speed 59 kph
Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Warrior: The Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle has the speed and performance to keep up with Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks over the most difficult terrain, and the firepower and armour to support infantry in the assault.
The Warrior (WR) family of 7 variants of armoured vehicles entered service in 1988 and have proved a resounding success for Armoured Infantry (AI) battlegroups (BG) in the Gulf War, Bosnia and Kosovo and Iraq. They provide excellent mobility, lethality and survivability for the Infantry and have enabled key elements from the Royal Artillery (RA) and Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) to operate effectively within the Battlegroup.
A highly successful armoured fighting vehicle, Warrior can be fitted with Enhanced Armour and is continuously being updated; for example, the Battle-group Thermal Imager (BTI) is being fitted to increase its night-fighting capability and is second to none. Warrior infantry command and section vehicles carry a turret mounted 30 mm Rarden cannon that will defeat light armoured vehicles out to 1,500 m.
An 8x magnification image-intensifying night sight is fitted, and eight 94 mm Light Anti-Armour Weapon (LAW) HEAT rockets can be stowed in the vehicle. Warrior variants include artillery observation post vehicle (OPV) and command post vehicle (CPV), and a REME recovery and repair vehicle. All variants are equipped with a 7.62 mm chain gun. Both chain gun and Rarden cannon have an anti-helicopter capability.
The Warrior (WR) family of 7 variants of armoured vehicles entered service in 1988 and have proved a resounding success for Armoured Infantry (AI) battlegroups (BG) in the Gulf War, Bosnia and Kosovo and Iraq. They provide excellent mobility, lethality and survivability for the Infantry and have enabled key elements from the Royal Artillery (RA) and Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) to operate effectively within the Battlegroup.
A highly successful armoured fighting vehicle, Warrior can be fitted with Enhanced Armour and is continuously being updated; for example, the Battle-group Thermal Imager (BTI) is being fitted to increase its night-fighting capability and is second to none. Warrior infantry command and section vehicles carry a turret mounted 30 mm Rarden cannon that will defeat light armoured vehicles out to 1,500 m.
An 8x magnification image-intensifying night sight is fitted, and eight 94 mm Light Anti-Armour Weapon (LAW) HEAT rockets can be stowed in the vehicle. Warrior variants include artillery observation post vehicle (OPV) and command post vehicle (CPV), and a REME recovery and repair vehicle. All variants are equipped with a 7.62 mm chain gun. Both chain gun and Rarden cannon have an anti-helicopter capability.
Saxon Armoured Personnel Carrier
Saxon: Saxon is a wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) capable of travelling across rough terrain and fording water obstacles up to 90cm depth. The vehicle has excellent battlefield mobility and is extremely versatile.
Saxon variants in service include a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) recovery vehicle; armoured ambulance; command post vehicle; internal security version; and vehicles modified to carry an L37 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) turret. The Saxon was manufactured by GKN Defence and the first units for the British Army were delivered in late 1983.
Saxon APC The vehicle, which can be best described as a battlefield taxi, is designed around truck parts and does not require the same level of maintenance of track and running gear normally associated with APC/AIFVs. Essentially a mine-proof lorry, rather than an armoured personnel carrier, the vehicle has been used very successfully by Mechanised Battalions serving with the UN in Bosnia and is in operational service with British forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Saxon Internal Security vehicle for service in counter insurgency operations has a Cummins BT 5.1 engine, instead of the Bedford 6-cylinder installed on the APC version and other enhancements, such as roof-mounted searchlights, improved armour, a barricade removal device and an anti-wire device.This comes in two versions, a troop-carrier which carries ten men and an ambulance which carries two stretcher cases.
Saxon variants in service include a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) recovery vehicle; armoured ambulance; command post vehicle; internal security version; and vehicles modified to carry an L37 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) turret. The Saxon was manufactured by GKN Defence and the first units for the British Army were delivered in late 1983.
Saxon APC The vehicle, which can be best described as a battlefield taxi, is designed around truck parts and does not require the same level of maintenance of track and running gear normally associated with APC/AIFVs. Essentially a mine-proof lorry, rather than an armoured personnel carrier, the vehicle has been used very successfully by Mechanised Battalions serving with the UN in Bosnia and is in operational service with British forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Saxon Internal Security vehicle for service in counter insurgency operations has a Cummins BT 5.1 engine, instead of the Bedford 6-cylinder installed on the APC version and other enhancements, such as roof-mounted searchlights, improved armour, a barricade removal device and an anti-wire device.This comes in two versions, a troop-carrier which carries ten men and an ambulance which carries two stretcher cases.
FV430 Series & Bulldog
FV430: The FV 430 family of armoured vehicles entered service with the British Army in the 1960s, but regular maintenance and improvements including a new power train have enabled this old workhorse to remain in service into the 21st Century.
The FV432 can be converted for swimming, when it has a water speed of 6km/h. Properly maintained, it is a rugged and reliable vehicle with a good cross country performance.
FV 430 variants remain in service with the Infantry as command vehicles, 81mm mortar carriers, ambulances and recovery vehicles. Bulldog A recent upgrade programme has seen the delivery of over 100 uparmoured and upgraded FV430 troop carriers (Bulldog). Mechanised Infantry use the Bulldog APC as a form of protected mobility to move around the battlefield. Bulldog offers protection against small arms and artillery fire and provides good strategic and cross-country mobility.
For counter-insurgency operations the up-armoured FV430 provides a similar level of protection to Warrior and the vehicle is able to carry out many of the same tasks as Warrior, thereby relieving the pressure on heavily committed Warrior vehicles in armoured infantry battlegroups.
Crew 2 (commander and driver)
Troops 10 Dimensions 5.25 m (L) x 2.28 m (H) x 2.8 m (W)
Maximum road speed 52 kph
Maximum road range 580 km
Fuel capacity 454 litres
Engine Rolls-Royce K60 No. 4 Mark 1-4 Engine Power 240 bhp
Armament 1 x 7.62 machine gun, 2 x 3-barrel smoke dischargers
The FV432 can be converted for swimming, when it has a water speed of 6km/h. Properly maintained, it is a rugged and reliable vehicle with a good cross country performance.
FV 430 variants remain in service with the Infantry as command vehicles, 81mm mortar carriers, ambulances and recovery vehicles. Bulldog A recent upgrade programme has seen the delivery of over 100 uparmoured and upgraded FV430 troop carriers (Bulldog). Mechanised Infantry use the Bulldog APC as a form of protected mobility to move around the battlefield. Bulldog offers protection against small arms and artillery fire and provides good strategic and cross-country mobility.
For counter-insurgency operations the up-armoured FV430 provides a similar level of protection to Warrior and the vehicle is able to carry out many of the same tasks as Warrior, thereby relieving the pressure on heavily committed Warrior vehicles in armoured infantry battlegroups.
Crew 2 (commander and driver)
Troops 10 Dimensions 5.25 m (L) x 2.28 m (H) x 2.8 m (W)
Maximum road speed 52 kph
Maximum road range 580 km
Fuel capacity 454 litres
Engine Rolls-Royce K60 No. 4 Mark 1-4 Engine Power 240 bhp
Armament 1 x 7.62 machine gun, 2 x 3-barrel smoke dischargers
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Stormer
Stormer: The tracked Stormer vehicle provides a mobile platform for the Starstreak High Velocity Missile (HVM) system giving the detachment protection and excellent mobility with eight ready to fire missiles and a further nine stowed inside.
The HVM system is a low level Close Air Defence (CAD) system with a rapid engagement capacity developed and optimised to counter the Attack Helicopter threat. This highly flexible system is also capable of being fired using the Lightweight Multiple Launcher or from the shoulder. The missile employs a system of three dart type projectiles which can make multiple hits on the target. Each of these darts has an explosive warhead.
The system is fitted with a roof-mounted Air Defence Alerting Device, providing target detection and prioritisation. A panoramic weapon sight is located at the front right of the vehicle.
During mid 2009 Stormer will gradually be decomissioned.
Weight 13.5 tonnes Dimensions 5.6 m (L) x 3.4 m (H) x 2.8 m (W) Range 600 km Maximum speed 80 kph Trench crossing 2m.
The HVM system is a low level Close Air Defence (CAD) system with a rapid engagement capacity developed and optimised to counter the Attack Helicopter threat. This highly flexible system is also capable of being fired using the Lightweight Multiple Launcher or from the shoulder. The missile employs a system of three dart type projectiles which can make multiple hits on the target. Each of these darts has an explosive warhead.
The system is fitted with a roof-mounted Air Defence Alerting Device, providing target detection and prioritisation. A panoramic weapon sight is located at the front right of the vehicle.
During mid 2009 Stormer will gradually be decomissioned.
Weight 13.5 tonnes Dimensions 5.6 m (L) x 3.4 m (H) x 2.8 m (W) Range 600 km Maximum speed 80 kph Trench crossing 2m.
Reconnaissance Vehicles
Scimitar Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle
Scimitar: The vehicle's exceptionally low ground pressure and small size make it useful where the terrain is hostile and movement difficult. Scimitar carries a 30mm Rarden cannon for self-defence. It is used by reconnaissance regiments of the Royal Armoured Corps and 'recce' elements of the armoured infantry.
Crew 3 Dimensions 4.9m (L) x 2.1 m (H) x 2.24 m (W)
Ground clearance 0.35m
Combat weight 8,070 kg
Main Armament 1 x 30 mm L21 Rarden connon
Secondary Armament Co-axial 7.62 mm GPMG, smoke grenades
Ammunition carried 160 rounds of 30 mm, 3,000 rounds of 7.62 mm
Engine Cummins BTA 5.9, 190 hp diesel engine
Maximum speed 80 kph
Crew 3 Dimensions 4.9m (L) x 2.1 m (H) x 2.24 m (W)
Ground clearance 0.35m
Combat weight 8,070 kg
Main Armament 1 x 30 mm L21 Rarden connon
Secondary Armament Co-axial 7.62 mm GPMG, smoke grenades
Ammunition carried 160 rounds of 30 mm, 3,000 rounds of 7.62 mm
Engine Cummins BTA 5.9, 190 hp diesel engine
Maximum speed 80 kph
Spartan and Other CVR(T) Vehicles
Spartan:A very small Armoured Personnel Carrier, it can carry four men in addition to the crew of three. It is used to carry small specialised groups such as reconnaissance teams, air defence sections and mortar fire controllers.
Samaritan, Sultan and Sampson are also CVR(T) vehicles: Samaritan is an ambulance vehicle, Sultan an armoured command vehicle and Sampson is an armoured recovery vehicle.
Crew 2 + 10 troops Dimensions 5.16 m (L) x 2.63 m (H) x 2.48 m (W)
Ground clearance 0.33 m (axles)
Combat weight 10,670 kg
Main armament 1 x 7.62 mm GPMG
Engine 164 bhp Bedford 600 6-cylinder diesel (Cummins BT 5.1 fitted to IS variant)
Maximum speed 96 kph
Maximum range 510 km
Samaritan, Sultan and Sampson are also CVR(T) vehicles: Samaritan is an ambulance vehicle, Sultan an armoured command vehicle and Sampson is an armoured recovery vehicle.
Crew 2 + 10 troops Dimensions 5.16 m (L) x 2.63 m (H) x 2.48 m (W)
Ground clearance 0.33 m (axles)
Combat weight 10,670 kg
Main armament 1 x 7.62 mm GPMG
Engine 164 bhp Bedford 600 6-cylinder diesel (Cummins BT 5.1 fitted to IS variant)
Maximum speed 96 kph
Maximum range 510 km
Jackal armoured vehicle
Jackal:Jackal 2 is a high mobility weapons platform, with a unique air-bag suspension system allowing rapid movement across varying terrain.
It is designed to protect personnel against roadside explosions and mine attacks (the chassis of Jackal 2 is heavier than its predecessor to give additional protection).
Used for reconnaissance, rapid assault, fire support and convoy protection Jackal 2 has the capacity to support itself and its crew of three over 800km.
It has a maximum speed of 80mph (129km/h) on roads or 55mph (89km/h) over rough terrain, and weighs seven tonnes.
Jackal 2 is armed with a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) as crew protection and can carry either Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) or Grenade Machine Gun (GMG) as the main weapon system in the fire support role.
The gun ring on Jackal 2 has been moved forward to give a 360º sweep of fire, as opposed to the previous rear-fire only position on the original Jackal.
Jackal 2 is closely related to the new Coyote tactical support vehicle, which is a six-wheel Jackal-based armoured vehicle.
It is designed to protect personnel against roadside explosions and mine attacks (the chassis of Jackal 2 is heavier than its predecessor to give additional protection).
Used for reconnaissance, rapid assault, fire support and convoy protection Jackal 2 has the capacity to support itself and its crew of three over 800km.
It has a maximum speed of 80mph (129km/h) on roads or 55mph (89km/h) over rough terrain, and weighs seven tonnes.
Jackal 2 is armed with a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) as crew protection and can carry either Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) or Grenade Machine Gun (GMG) as the main weapon system in the fire support role.
The gun ring on Jackal 2 has been moved forward to give a 360º sweep of fire, as opposed to the previous rear-fire only position on the original Jackal.
Jackal 2 is closely related to the new Coyote tactical support vehicle, which is a six-wheel Jackal-based armoured vehicle.
Coyote Tactical Support Vehicle
Coyote: The Coyote tactical support vehicle (TSV light) is based on a 6x6 derivative of the Jackal 2 and will support the go-anywhere high-mobility Jackals across the harsh Afghanistan terrain.
The extra two wheels will give a heavier vehicle, approaching 10,500kg, which will act in support of the Jackal 2 and allow transportation of supplies and equipment over similar terrain (the payload for supplies and equipment will be 1.5t).
The Coyote will carry an extra crew member than the Jackal 2, but will have similar protection systems, armament and propulsion. Coyote and Jackal 2 are part of a £700m Protected Patrol Vehicles package to put highly protected, versatile vehicles on the front line.
The extra two wheels will give a heavier vehicle, approaching 10,500kg, which will act in support of the Jackal 2 and allow transportation of supplies and equipment over similar terrain (the payload for supplies and equipment will be 1.5t).
The Coyote will carry an extra crew member than the Jackal 2, but will have similar protection systems, armament and propulsion. Coyote and Jackal 2 are part of a £700m Protected Patrol Vehicles package to put highly protected, versatile vehicles on the front line.
Protected Patrol Vehicles
Land Rover SNATCH 2
Land Rover: Snatch 2 is a Protected Patrol Vehicle, based on the Land Rover Heavy Duty Chassis (similar to WOLF in many respects).
Originally procured for use in Northern Ireland, it is now deployed to other theatres for general patrolling in low threat areas. There are three variants:
Dimensions 4.8 m (L) x 2.37 m (H) x 2.0 m (W)
Combat weight 3,050 kg
Wheelbase 2.79 m
Turning circle 13.25 m
Originally procured for use in Northern Ireland, it is now deployed to other theatres for general patrolling in low threat areas. There are three variants:
- Snatch-2 12v, LHD with ACU - training variant
- Snatch-2A 24v, RHD with ACU - Rest of World variant - deployed Afghanistan
- Snatch-2B 24v, RHD, no ACU - N.Ireland variant
Dimensions 4.8 m (L) x 2.37 m (H) x 2.0 m (W)
Combat weight 3,050 kg
Wheelbase 2.79 m
Turning circle 13.25 m
Vector
Vector: Vector is based on a 6 x 6 Pinzgauer chassis and is a Light Protected Patrol vehicle developed for 8-hour patrol missions over varying terrain.
Vector is utilised as a command vehicle and troop carrier and for both urban and rural patrolling. It has the capacity to mount two General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) on the roof using Platt Mounts for mobile fire support, if required. Vector also has a bespoke ambulance variant in order to match the mobility of the convoys the vehicle supports.
Crew 2 + 4 Dimensions 5.3 m (L) x 2.1 m (H) x 1.8 m (W) Weight 6,600 kg
Engine VW 5-cylinder Euro 3
Vector is utilised as a command vehicle and troop carrier and for both urban and rural patrolling. It has the capacity to mount two General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) on the roof using Platt Mounts for mobile fire support, if required. Vector also has a bespoke ambulance variant in order to match the mobility of the convoys the vehicle supports.
Crew 2 + 4 Dimensions 5.3 m (L) x 2.1 m (H) x 1.8 m (W) Weight 6,600 kg
Engine VW 5-cylinder Euro 3
Viking BVS10
Viking: The Viking BVS10 All Terrain Vehicle (Protected) ATV(P) is the third generation of articulated vehicles produced by BAE Systems Hagglunds of Sweden.
The Viking is a follow-on from the BV202 and the BV206. BV stands for 'Bandvagen' in Swedish which means that it is driven via rubber tracks. Viking is an amphibious vehicle deployed via landing craft from ship, and is also fully air transportable by C130 Hercules or underslung by Chinook.
Dimensions 8.3 m (L) x 2.83 m (H) x 2.75 m (W) Weight 12,744 kg
Weapons systems GPMG 7.62 mm, HMG 0.5 mm, 2 x smoke grenade dischargers
Engine Cummins 5.9 ltr, 6-cylinder Euro 3 diesel engine
Maximum speed 65 kph
The Viking is a follow-on from the BV202 and the BV206. BV stands for 'Bandvagen' in Swedish which means that it is driven via rubber tracks. Viking is an amphibious vehicle deployed via landing craft from ship, and is also fully air transportable by C130 Hercules or underslung by Chinook.
Dimensions 8.3 m (L) x 2.83 m (H) x 2.75 m (W) Weight 12,744 kg
Weapons systems GPMG 7.62 mm, HMG 0.5 mm, 2 x smoke grenade dischargers
Engine Cummins 5.9 ltr, 6-cylinder Euro 3 diesel engine
Maximum speed 65 kph
Mastiff
Mastiff: Mastiff is a heavily armoured, 6 x six-wheel-drive patrol vehicle which carries eight people, plus two crew. It is currently on its third incarnation.
It is suitable for road patrols and convoys and is the newest in a range of protected patrol vehicles being used for operations.
With a maximum speed of 90 kph Mastiff is armed with the latest weapon systems, including a 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun, 12.7 mm heavy machine gun or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.
These wheeled patrol vehicles have a less intimidating profile than tracked vehicles and give commanders on the ground in Afghanistan more options to deal with the threats they are facing.
They have Bowman radios and electronic countermeasures and are fitted with additional armour beyond the standard level to ensure they have the best possible protection.
Mastiff is just one of a whole range of protected vehicles being used on operations, including Coyote, Husky, Jackal, Panther, Warthog, Wolfhound and Viking.
It is suitable for road patrols and convoys and is the newest in a range of protected patrol vehicles being used for operations.
With a maximum speed of 90 kph Mastiff is armed with the latest weapon systems, including a 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun, 12.7 mm heavy machine gun or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.
These wheeled patrol vehicles have a less intimidating profile than tracked vehicles and give commanders on the ground in Afghanistan more options to deal with the threats they are facing.
They have Bowman radios and electronic countermeasures and are fitted with additional armour beyond the standard level to ensure they have the best possible protection.
Mastiff is just one of a whole range of protected vehicles being used on operations, including Coyote, Husky, Jackal, Panther, Warthog, Wolfhound and Viking.
Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle
Panther: Weighing 7 tonnes, Panther is air transportable and can be underslung beneath a Chinook helicopter.
Panther is armed with a 7.62 mm L7 general purpose machine gun equipped Remote Weapon Station, which can be upgraded to a 12.7 mm/cal weapon if required, and an appropriate day/night sighting system.
Panther will be in widespread use with various Commanders, Sergeant Majors, and Liaison Officers for Armoured, Armoured Recce and Armoured Infantry Units. Panther will also be used as the Commander's vehicle for Engineer Troops, Anti-Tank, Mortar and supporting fire platoons
Panther is armed with a 7.62 mm L7 general purpose machine gun equipped Remote Weapon Station, which can be upgraded to a 12.7 mm/cal weapon if required, and an appropriate day/night sighting system.
Panther will be in widespread use with various Commanders, Sergeant Majors, and Liaison Officers for Armoured, Armoured Recce and Armoured Infantry Units. Panther will also be used as the Commander's vehicle for Engineer Troops, Anti-Tank, Mortar and supporting fire platoons
Husky
Husky: Husky is a new protected support vehicle, providing commanders with a highly mobile and flexible load carrying vehicle.
This has been designed for a range of Afghanistan missions, including transporting food, water and ammunition, and acting as a command vehicle at headquarters.
Some vehicles will be fitted out as protected ambulances.
Equipped with a machine gun, Husky will join its sister vehicles Wolfhound and Coyote as part of the Tactical Support Vehicle programme.
This has been designed for a range of Afghanistan missions, including transporting food, water and ammunition, and acting as a command vehicle at headquarters.
Some vehicles will be fitted out as protected ambulances.
Equipped with a machine gun, Husky will join its sister vehicles Wolfhound and Coyote as part of the Tactical Support Vehicle programme.
Warthog
Warthog: Due in service mid 2010, Warthog is an all terrain protected mobility vehicle that gives protection against current and emerging mine strike threats.
Warthog is a modified and better protected version of the Singapore Army Bronco. It will be equipped with an upgraded cooling and filtration system, Bowman BCIP 5 communications fit, mine blast protection and Electronic Counter Measures (ECM). Warthog will provide Protected Mobility (PM) for the infantry with its protection, firepower and mobility. It will also operate in a Mounted Close Combat (MCC) role and provide support to Dismounted Close Combat (DCC).
The vehicle is able to operate in a range of environments including the Green Zone and desert areas of Afghanistan. Warthog with its associated communications, ECM suite, mine blast protection, load carriage, crew served weapon system and increased tactical mobility & range will be a considerable enhancement to elements of ground manoeuvre capability in Afghanistan.
All Warthogs are equipped with a crew served weapon system. This provides them with a protected weapon station from which the commander will be able to quickly deliver fire on either the 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) or 0.5 Calibre Heavy Machine Gun(HMG). The mount allows accurate, suppressive fire out to 1000m allowing for effective self defence or the provision of fire support when required.
Warthog is a modified and better protected version of the Singapore Army Bronco. It will be equipped with an upgraded cooling and filtration system, Bowman BCIP 5 communications fit, mine blast protection and Electronic Counter Measures (ECM). Warthog will provide Protected Mobility (PM) for the infantry with its protection, firepower and mobility. It will also operate in a Mounted Close Combat (MCC) role and provide support to Dismounted Close Combat (DCC).
The vehicle is able to operate in a range of environments including the Green Zone and desert areas of Afghanistan. Warthog with its associated communications, ECM suite, mine blast protection, load carriage, crew served weapon system and increased tactical mobility & range will be a considerable enhancement to elements of ground manoeuvre capability in Afghanistan.
All Warthogs are equipped with a crew served weapon system. This provides them with a protected weapon station from which the commander will be able to quickly deliver fire on either the 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) or 0.5 Calibre Heavy Machine Gun(HMG). The mount allows accurate, suppressive fire out to 1000m allowing for effective self defence or the provision of fire support when required.
Wolfhound
Wolfhound: The Wolfhound is a six-wheeled variant of the acclaimed Mastiff, which will give troops increased protection as they support missions in high-threat areas.
It is part of the Tactical Support Vehicles (TSV) group along with Husky (medium) and Coyote (small). The new TSV fleet will be used to accompany frontline patrols and carry essential combat supplies such as water and ammunition.
It will provide a highly protected load-carrying vehicle to carry out a variety of tasks such as moving bulky stores for use in the construction of forward bases and also as a gun tractor and gun limber for the Royal Artillery's 105 light gun.
Wolfhound will be armed with a 7.62 GPMG self-defence weapon and the normal fit of radio and electronic equipment. Its commonality of design will ensure that the support solution is already in place, and that the training bill for troops using the fleet is minimised.
It is part of the Tactical Support Vehicles (TSV) group along with Husky (medium) and Coyote (small). The new TSV fleet will be used to accompany frontline patrols and carry essential combat supplies such as water and ammunition.
It will provide a highly protected load-carrying vehicle to carry out a variety of tasks such as moving bulky stores for use in the construction of forward bases and also as a gun tractor and gun limber for the Royal Artillery's 105 light gun.
Wolfhound will be armed with a 7.62 GPMG self-defence weapon and the normal fit of radio and electronic equipment. Its commonality of design will ensure that the support solution is already in place, and that the training bill for troops using the fleet is minimised.