As with all later models of previous BTR's, the BTR-90 is fully amphibious and utilizes power steering on only the first four set of road wheels (the two forward pairs of wheels).
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As with all later models of previous BTR's, the BTR-90 is fully amphibious and utilizes power steering on only the first four set of road wheels (the two forward pairs of wheels).
The ARMA is the latest product of Otokar's design and development studies and a proof of Otokar's ability to leverage its engineering, manufacturing and expertise across a large portfolio of armoured tactical vehicles. ARMA is a new product family within the Otokar's the tactical wheeled armoured vehicle range with modular multi-wheel configuration. ARMA vehicle platform with superior tactical and technical features will be an outstanding and cost effective product among competitive products. Thanks to the high level of ballistic and mine protection as well as, the outstanding design allowing the integration of various types of weapon stations and mission equipments, ARMA will be an adaptable platform for evolving mission needs in a modern battlefield.
The 6.4 m long, 2.7 m wide and 2.2 m high ARMA has an 18,500 kg combat weight and a payload of 4,500 kg and carries a driver, commander and eight dismounts in its fully NBC protected hull. The vehicle is C-130 air transportable in standard configuration.
ARMA's front two axles are steerable enabling it to make a turning radius of 7.85 m and the vehicle rides on independent hydropneumatic suspension, offering respectable off-road mobility and comfort. Tyre run flat capability and Central inflation system is supplied as standard. It can negotiate a 45-degree approach and departure angles leading onto 60 per cent inclines and 30 per cent side-slopes. It can also cross 1.2 m wide trenches and climb over 60 cm obstacles.
A 450 hp water-cooled turbo diesel capable of running on F-34 or F-54 fuel drives the wheels through an automatic gearbox and single-speed transfer box, giving it a top speed of 105 km/h and a power/weight ratio of 24.3 hp/tonne.
This also powers the onboard 24 V DC electrical system, which incorporates two maintenance-free 125 Ah batteries and a 3.3 kW converter.
The engine is located at the right front of the vehicle, allowing a comparably high internal volume to be efficiently and ergonomically used. With this internal layout, all the personnel especially the commander can keep eye contact continuously among each other.
ARMA can be driven in 6x6 or 6x4 modes depending upon the terrain conditions. The vehicle is amphibious and driven by 2 hyraulically driven propellors in water allowing a high seagoing performance with a pivot turn capability. ARMA's ballistic and anti-mine protection is provided by high hardness monocoque steel hull and all personnel is seated on anti- mine seats .
ARMA vehicle's development started in 2007 as a company funded development project for home and export markets. Development studies from concept design till the end of test phases including qualification and validation processes, detailed design, computer aided engineering studies, are performed by Otokar.
ARMA 6x6 is ready for full scale production and the family will be complemented by an 8x8 version late in 2010.
4x4 ARMOURED VEHICLES
The vehicles on display at Otokar booth, Hall 6, G351, highlight Otokar's expertise and capability in armoured vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing. Otokar's products are widely known with their effectiveness through better mobility, higher protection as well as being affordable and capable solutions to meet the demands of modern warfare.
Other highlights of Otokar's presence at Eurosatory 2010 include:
COBRA : Otokar's worldwide known armoured vehicle COBRA is exhibited with remote controlled weapon station at Eurosatory. The demand to Otokar's 4x4 COBRA had increased in recent years. The COBRA is in duty in various countries including the European countries. The 4x4 COBRA armoured vehicle provides superior mobility, a high level of protection, adaptability to various missions and a low logistic footprint.
KAYA: Otokar showcases KAYA mine Resistant Troop Carrier at Eurosatory 2010. Kaya is designed to provide not only superior mine and ballistic protection but also high levels of cross country capability. KAYA provides mine and ballistic protection for the troops on all terrain conditions, while offering high mobility, ease of handling and outstanding crew comfort. Otokar's know-how and experience in mine protected vehicles gained with the COBRA, played an important role in the design and development process of the KAYA. In order to provide excellent cross country capabilities, the KAYA was developed on the Daimler Chrysler Unimog 5000 running chassis. Armored Cab and Crew Compartment are designed as two separate units to utilize and maintain the Unimog 5000's ultimate cross country capability. KAYA 4x4 mine resistant vehicle with its flexible body configuration can easily be configured for different missions along with varying user needs.
KADDB Collaborative Project Monjed is an innovative vehicle benefiting from excellent mobility and battle worthiness. It is operated by a crew of three and can carry an additional passenger
Monjed can be used both for recovery and repair of main battle tanks in the field. The vehicle carries a range of repair equipment, including a crane, cutting equipment and air tools. It also has stowage for spare parts and can carry a spare power pack or other major assemblies.
The hydraulically-driven main drum winch has a maximum single line pull of 400 KN ( 41 tons ) at 13 m/min.
Monjed has a multi-purpose blade, which can operate as an earth anchor. The blade withstands a double-revved main winch pull on the casualty of up to (80 tons).
The hydraulically-operated crane is capable of lifting up to (6 tons) power pack. The hydraulics are self contained and powered by the power take-off from the main engine as main system or by the APU as an auxiliary system, this means that the vehicle can change its own power Pack.
Monjed will tow vehicles of up to 60 tons in weight at speeds of up to 30 km/h. Stability is maintained when retarding its load and when towing at low speed.
The BDF technical maintenance unit designed and assembled it, in co-operation with a European company which manufactures armed vehicles.
His Majesty was welcomed by BDF Commander-in-Chief General Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, National Guard Major-General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief-of-Staff Major-General Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa, Royal Guard Commander and other senior officers.
The vehicle will enhance the BDF's armament and training capabilities.
It can be used in steepy terrains because of its operational mobility, and tactical and defensive capabilities.
"There are plans to market it in the GCC and abroad as it has proved its credentials," BDF technical maintenance assistant commander and project officer Colonel Isa Yousif Al Mahameed said.
Powered by a 6-valve diesel engine (180hp), the multi-purpose tank can move at 110km per hour.
The four-tonne vehicle can carry weight up to five tonnes.
It is equipped with a crane to tug weights up to 5.4 tonnes, anti-fire automatic and double air-conditioning systems, wireless telecommunications and rooms for ammunition.
It is bullet-proof and can resist automatic arms and hand grenades (m51).
Firepower is provided by a main automatic machine rotating at 360 degrees. Other automatic weapons can be fitted.
It has infrared lamps for night combat and other operations.
His Majesty also attended Royal Guard parades and presented medals and certificates to outstanding graduates.
Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of State for Defence Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and National Security chief attended.
It basically consists of a German Magirus Deutz (4 × 4) chassis, which was at that time manufactured under licence in Egypt, fitted with an armoured body.
The vehicle is very similar in appearance and performs a similar role to the Russian BTR-40 (4 × 4) APC, which was also used by the Egyptian Army. The BTR-40 can be distinguished from the Walid by the vertical rather than sloped sides to the troop compartment. The improved Walid 2 was introduced in 1981 and is based on Mercedes-Benz automotive components.
In Egyptian Army service the Walid was replaced by the Kader Factory for Developed Industries Fahd (4 × 4) APC, covered in detail in a separate entry. This has been built in large numbers for the home and export markets. Production of the Fahd is now undertaken on an as-required basis. As far as it is known there has been no recent production of the Fahd.
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The hull of the Walid is made of all-welded steel with the diesel engine at the front, driver and commander in the centre and the troop compartment at the rear. The driver sits on the left with the commander to his right, both with a door in the side of the hull, the upper part of which folds down on the outside for increased visibility. Both the commander and driver have an individual windscreen to the front which, when in action, can be covered by an armoured shutter hinged at the top.
The open-topped troop compartment is at the rear of the hull and entry is by a door on which the replacement wheel and tyre are carried. Three observation/firing ports are provided in each side of the hull with a further two at the rear of the hull, one either side of the spare wheel.
The Walid has no NBC system, no night vision equipment and no amphibious capability. A central tyre pressure-regulation system is fitted as standard. This allows the driver to adjust the tyre pressure to suit the terrain being crossed.
The basic model is armed with a 7.62 mm pintle-mounted machine gun but additional weapons can be mounted around the top of the hull. As far as it is known these weapons are not provided with a shield to protect the gunner.
EDT initially started the project as a joint Russian-United Arab Emirates venture, with the GAZ automobile plant from Nizhni Novgorod holding a 50-percent stake. Engineers from GAZ and the Industrial Computer Technologies engineering firm (a subsidiary of GAZ)designed the Nimr. The UAE provided financing to the tune of $60 million.
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The first vehicle, an armoured personnel carrier, was completed in 1981, while the second, which incorporated many improvements as a result of trials with the prototype, was completed in 1988 (Jane's Armour and Artillery 1989-90, page 776). This was fitted with a Cockerill LCTS two-man turret armed with a Cockerill 90 mm Mk 7 gun and a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun. Early in 1990 the manufacturer stated that development and trials were complete prior to the preseries production of the 6 × 6 armoured vehicle under the `Dera Al Jazirah' (Peninsular Shield) Program of the Military Industries Corporation.
The second and last prototype was subsequently named `El Labwa' after the lioness which is known for protecting its cubs and hunting for them. By early 1990 20 preseries units of different specifications and capabilities were said to be in production in Saudi Arabia. There has been no recent information concerning this vehicle and no known sales.
Description The hull of the vehicle is of all-welded steel armour construction that provides protection from small arms fire and shell splinters. The driver is seated at the front left with the vehicle commander to his right and to their front is a large one-piece bulletproof windscreen. Both have a bulletproof side window. In a combat area these are covered by hydraulically operated window flaps hinged at the top. When the window flaps are lowered forward observation for the commander and driver is via roof-mounted periscopes.
The driver is also provided with a circular roof hatch above his position. In each side of the vehicle is an entry door that opens to the front and this is fitted with a firing port with an observation device above. The troop compartment is located in the centre of the vehicle with the engine compartment located at the rear on the right side with access grilles in the roof.
The troops can also leave the vehicle via a passage to the rear on the left side. An entry door is provided at the left rear and this is hinged at the bottom and folds down like a ramp. The engine, transmission, cooling system and driveshafts are made in one unit to permit field stripping with the least effort in an emergency such as a power pack exchange. The independent wheel suspension with hydropneumatic spring system provides a total wheel travel of 550 mm.
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Being shown for the first time at IDEX is a complete range of vehicles designed, developed and manufactured by the Armoured Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory, which is part of the Military Industries Corporation of Saudi Arabia (Hall 12, Stand B25).
The latest two armoured vehicles at IDEX are the Al Shibl 1 and Al Shibl 2, both of which are in quantity production and in service with the Saudi Ministry of Defence and Aviation.
They are based on a proven Toyota Land Cruiser (4x4) cross-country chassis and are powered by a 221hp petrol engine coupled to a manual transmission, which gives a maximum speed of up to 120km/h on roads. The allwelded steel hull provides the occupants with protection from 7.62mm small arms fire, although higher levels of protection are available.
The three-crew Al Shibl 1 is typically used for the reconnaissance role, for which it is fitted with a roof-mounted protected weapon station armed with a 7.62mm or .50 machine gun (MG), or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher and has a gross vehicle weight of about 3.6 tonnes.
Al Shibl 2 has a longer wheelbase and a GVW of 4.6 tonnes, and typically has a crew of two plus seven troops. The example shown at IDEX is fitted with a remote overhead weapon station armed with a .50 (12.7mm) MG. Standard equipment includes run-flat tyres and armoured glass, which provides the same level of protection as the hull.
The company has also undertaken a number of upgrade programmes for the home and export markets, which include repowering the French Panhard General Defense AML-60 and AML-90 armoured cars and the M3 APC. In addition, the company has produced a range of special vehicles based on a Toyota chassis, for multi-role missions and special tasks.
