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What Lighy Armored Vehicle will be in Demand in the future

May 26, 2014 Print




Machines VBL of the French army in Mali during surgery Serval. The French army armored component has significantly increased its contingent compared to previous interventions

This may seem strange when you think about it, but, in spite of the fact that people are born on land, not in water or air, in terms of their mobility opportunities land remains the most challenging environment. This is even more true for military mobility, where the ability to move from one point to another not only affects the terrain, but also the presence of the enemy. Widespread use of mines and roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan, greatly deteriorating mobility, facilitated the emergence of a new category of vehicles called Mrap (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected - with enhanced mine-protected). Machines in this category provided their crews as ballistic protection, and protection against mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and the last level is gradually increased to the extent that the enemy has honed his skills in this deadly art.

After complete withdrawal from Iraq and going full speed a similar process in Afghanistan, the question arises, what will come next? Will future operations carried out in the desert of Iraq, or type in the highlands a la Afghanistan?

The latest military operation was the operation "Serval" held by French troops in Mali in January 2013. Past military operations on the continent were conducted with the participation of vulnerable machines, mostly all-terrain truck, used as armored vehicles and weapons platforms. Operation "Serval" was a completely different story, since a significant part of the French contingent was equipped with armored means varying from BMP to VBCI APC VAB, VBL light armored vehicles and trucks with armored cab Xerax, while logistics still largely relied on unprotected machines.

Although most of the areas in Africa offers a choice of the route (mainly off-road), which reduces the chance to run over to bury the bomb compared to some Afghan valleys with their uncontested routes, however, movement in Africa lung machine was dangerous. However, according to French sources in Mali priorities were arranged in the following order: information gathering, fire power and protection.

With regard to mobility, there is the possibility of African bridges (usually a pontoon bridges) and dimensions of roads in villages impose serious restrictions on the weight and dimensions of vehicles used.

It is clear that restrictions on the mass and width of the machine is necessary, because they can have a strong impact on military operations. After mass and width directly affect the developability and strategic transport aircraft has its limitations. But even more important the availability of adequate infrastructure landing area; useless to have a large fleet of transports, if the local airstrip is unable to accept and process a sufficient number of aircraft simultaneously. And the more the size of the machine, the greater the number of shuttle flights needed for their deployment, as not always available seaport and comfortable haven.

Thus, reducing the logistics burden remains a priority, especially for landing areas. Another difficult area is the South-East Asia, where many areas have soft soil. Better mobility on them, of course, will have the light tracked vehicles. As for the new missions in the Middle East region (ie Syria), there must remain the dominant scenario with a high probability of enemy action in urban environments.

To what extent the troops involved in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years, could be involved in the multinational mission in one of the above regions - it is a matter of policy. Although it is clear that if the government urged the military to manage some contingents in these areas, then they will need maximum flexibility. While the U.S. military involvement in Africa is growing at the moment it is limited mostly military aid. European countries largely occupy a very similar position, although not the only African country in this part of Africa is France. Other major countries working on the African continent, is also avoided direct military action. On the other hand, African countries have expressed their intention to independently deal with local contingents, although in many cases involved military forces could not provide sufficient reliability.

Main military power in Africa, of course, is South Africa, which ultimately ordered 264 wheeled combat vehicles Badger 8x8 in different configurations. They will gradually replace the Ratel 6x6, currently standing at arms, as well as other machines, such as Casspir and Mamba. The new machine is based on the Patria AMV chassis and armed mainly tower Denel 30 mm. In order to improve mine protection technology used in it LMT Flat Floor Technology, which thus interrupted line of cars with a V-shaped bottom, stood for many years in service of the South African army. With a total weight of 27 tons, it contrasts sharply with the 19-ton machine Ratel.


Because of its weight and size, not all Mrap, operated in Iraq and Afghanistan, are suitable for other types of terrain



VAB Mk III equipped tower TRT from BAE Systems. Renault Trucks Defense offers this option those armies who need effective and affordable APC / IFV




Fuchs machine manufactured by Rheinmetall although developed in the Cold War era, is well adapted to new scenarios and actively promoted in the market worldwide



Oshkosh M-ATV in Afghanistan. This armored car was the result of the analysis of lessons learned; compared to the previous "hippo" it has reduced in size and weight, as well as independent suspension


Very advanced, totally new and, nevertheless, affordable BTR Titus from Nexter combines proven chassis Tatra modern armored hull and engine from the Cummins

Grant aid and not only

Another African country that can afford to buy new armored vehicles, is Algeria. He asked Germany to bid for the purchase of the first batch of 52 cars Fuchs APC configuration with a plan to buy in the future is a certain amount. When the mass of 19 tons and width of three meters this machine with the wheel formula 6x6 should provide a good cross on the soils of North Africa.

If you will need a smaller machine, the Algerian army buys cars Nimr, designed and manufactured in the United Arab Emirates company with the same name and a member of the Tawazun group. In the configuration 4x4 armored car has a width of only 2.2 meters and a total weight of about 10 tons. This model is likely to gradually spread across North Africa through the plant in Henchela 400 km from the capital Algiers.

In fact, the first buyer of a light machine Nimr became Libya. More than 150 cars were delivered and most of them in an armored configuration with an increased level of protection 3. Last 49 pieces were delivered in early 2013 as a gift to the new Libyan government. Italy for its part, gave 20 cars Puma 4x4. Libyan Army also is armed with a light wheeled vehicle BRDM 4x4, inherited from the Cold War. Most of these machines will be modernization contract which was signed with the Serbian company Yugoimport.

Kenya also began to update their armored vehicles, buying 8 BRDM-3. Although the acronym means reconnaissance vehicle should not be confused with light machine and BRDM BRDM-2 4x4. It has a wheelbase 8x8 configuration very similar to the configuration of the BTR-80A; in a car with a total weight of about 15 tons of crew located 3 people plus six paratroopers. Kenyan army bought more than 60 cars M26-15 type Mrap South African production OTT Technologies, which participated in the fight against Somali insurgents al-Shabab.



In pictures Nimr 6x6 car with different combat units; the UAE company actively promotes its family cars and becomes a new player in the market of light armored vehicles


Protector family of vehicles from the company Mobile Armoured Vehicles can provide protection in a variety of scenarios



Company BAE Systems is ready for its production RG31 (pictured configuration Mk5E) the level of protection required customer

Production in Africa

Manufacture of machinery in Africa is concentrated mainly in South Africa. Company BAE Systems is definitely the main producer with his family RG. The company supplied the model RG-32 in the country who have used these machines in UN military operations on the continent. And no wonder, since the RG-32 is the smallest member of the family with a width of about 2.2 meters and weighing up to 10 tons. A large number of machines Casspir and Mamba are in service in many African countries. Company BAE Systems has developed a 15-ton machine RG Protector, taking as a basis the RG-32, and invited her to 4x4 versions and 6x6.

For the African market, the company offers a model of BAE systems RG-31 variant Mk5, which weighs 18.6 tonnes, and RG-32 model, which also comes in a smaller version of a lower security levels in order to cope with the mass limitations imposed by poor roads of the continent.

South African company Mechem Vehicles (division Denel) currently produces car Casspir 2000. Its catalog also has models Casspir MkII and MkIV. In 2013 the company Denel Mechem announced contract for 10 vehicles for the army in 2000 Casspir Benin, while 15 cars were manufactured for the United Nations.

Another South African company ICP produces armored vehicles; its model Reva III, IV and V 4x4 weighing from 9 to 13 tons, are not only in South Africa but also in Somalia, Equatorial Guinea and South Sudan. Paramount company also is a major player, it BTR Mbombe 6x6 vserakursnym provide situational awareness, while models Marauder and Matador 4x4 type Mrap are machines with a total weight of 18 tons.

Chad made a European choice, buying 22 cars Acmat Bastion Patsa the French company Renault Trucks Defense, they were delivered in 2013. Unarmoured car Acmat uncommon for Africa. Morocco is another major customer for Renault in North Africa, his army operates VAB 6x6, which will soon need upgrading or replacement.

These are just a few examples of machines that are currently in use on the continent with numerous potential flashpoints. Few African countries can afford to purchase a large number of machines, but the provision of cheap or even free of military equipment is always leverage over any area. Consequently, over class machines Mrap, formed in connection with the withdrawal from Afghanistan, could be a solution in some markets, although not all of these machines are suitable for use in some areas.

Recently argued that the American army would leave armed with about 6,000 machines Mrap equally divided between the M-ATV and MaxxPro, although specialized equipment, such Mrap for clearing routes, it could also remain in operation. It is not yet clear how many of these machines Mrap will be taken home. According to some sources, the United States should not leave the most advanced (read better protected) options to Afghan security forces. With the possible course of events, it is understandable that some may fall into the hands of the rebels. These machines can be used as realistic goals to improve their insurgency of roadside bombs and IEDs. The consequences of this would be disastrous, as it may mean the dissemination of knowledge throughout the terrorist community. The same sources also speak of homecoming even those machines that can not be repaired in order to give your opponent any useful information. However, it is clear that over Mrap have an impact on the market of armored vehicles in the coming years, particularly in areas that are not too concerned about the standards of suitability for use of roads.



The Paramount is one of South Africa's most innovative players. In the pictures of her latest product - the car of the family Matador



Chadian army armed some units Bastion Patsas machines from Renault Trucks Defence. These "the semi-" machines are mainly operated by special forces


U.S. purchased over 20,000 machines Mrap various modifications and the U.S. Army plans to keep only 6,000 of them. How much of the remaining machines placed on the market is open to question

In the Middle East, a growing number of players in the market of armored vehicles. Besides the aforementioned Nimr, Streit Group company is also developing new machines at its plants in the UAE, Canada, USA, India, Russia and Pakistan. Lineup ranges from BTR / BMP Varan 6x6 (prototype undergoing sea trials) to modular families Scorpion and Typhoon (available in 4x4 and 6x6 configurations with independent suspension). Another company Armored Group has manufacturing facilities in the UAE, Canada and the United States. Her car Batt (Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport - combat vehicles with ballistic protection) were sold to Angola, Chad, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, but also in other countries such as Saudi Arabia and Oman in the Middle East, and in Ecuador and Mexico in Central America.


Typhoon 4x4 type car weighing 12.5 tons Mrap offers Streit Group - growing company in the field of armored vehicles



Streit Group company has plants in the UAE, Canada, USA, India, Russia and Pakistan. It is expanding its product line and also produces machines of MRAP armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles

South America and the Far East

South America and the Far East is a huge market, since many army update its weaponry. In Latin America, the largest contract signed between the company and the Brazilian Army Iveco do Brasil 2044 on APCs VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6. In addition to secure good mobility and fire power of this machine is considered to be optimal for the participation of the Brazilian contingent in UN missions. In late October, the Brazilian army completed the first operational test in an urban setting is not surprising that she turned her car in Haiti before the elections, scheduled for early 2014.

While a few local manufacturers are active in the business of military armored vehicles, and defense budgets are likely to retain the decline, many international companies are looking at this region of the world to compensate for military equipment procurement processes on the national and foreign markets. The same applies to other areas, such as India, with its huge market, but China is still taboo for many Western companies.

However, in the Far East, there are several competing companies. Some may conduct independent development, while others are at an advanced stage of "development" in order to take part in joint development programs. For example, in Malaysia, the company Deftech currently produces its BTR / BMP AV-8 8x8 chassis-based Turkish FNSS PARS 8x8. Singapore's STK own initiative developed Terrex 8x8, and South Korean companies such as Doosan DST and Hyundai Rotem, has for many years offered wheeled APCs in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations for its national army.

Of course, China is a very large manufacturer, although currently its main, if not the only customer is the Chinese army, at least with regard to vehicles.

Japan has clearly fulfill on itself a ban on arms exports. However, this may soon change, as Tokyo needs to play a more active role in peacekeeping operations, which obviously lead to a partial lifting of the ban, enacted by the end of the Second World War. America currently focuses on the Pacific, where the terrain and topography may vary more strongly than anywhere else before. Soft soils cover large areas and determine the use of light tracked vehicles. In this regard, one of the newest developments Kaplan, presented by the Turkish company FNSS, the figures of the specific ground pressure approaching Alvis CVR (T). Crawler Kaplan could win on similar terrain. We can only guess how many armies deployed contingents in their next "right" machine.



Over 1500 light armored vehicles are in service Komatsu Japanese Self-Defense Forces. Japan may reconsider its policy bans and become the new active player in the market secure mobility


Light tracked vehicle Kaplan shows FNSS company in 2013. It creates a low ground pressure, which provides good flotation on soft soil, which can be found in Southeast Asia


Source:
Armada International Compendium Air, Sea and Land Mobility 2013
www.nexter-group.fr
www.baesystems.com
www.armored-cars.com
www.mavehicles.com
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Memperhatikan bentuk anatomi ranpur diatas, kelihatannya sudah di perhitungkan dengan matang bagaimana ranpur ini harus bergerak dengan cepat, lincah dan dapat mengatasi adanya ledakan ranjau darat.
Dan boleh disebut, ranpur diatas sudah mempunyai jam tempur cukup lumayan di palagan dhi. ; Daerah padang pasir, atau di daerah Savana di Afrika dan belum kelihatan di pergunakan di hutan belantara tropika.????

Yang menarik adalah salah satu produsennya adalah "ACMAT" P'cis pernah berjanji untuk melaksanakan kerjasama / ToT dengan salah satu BUMNIS di Indonesia.
Masih dalam skala proto type, "ACMAT" pernah bekerjasama dengan BENGPUSPAL di Bandung dan menelorkan Ranpur "Achmad Yani" namun sayang tidak di lanjutkan (pernah di uji coba di Timor Timur waktu itu, namun karena armour plaat-nya masih tergolong "tipis" akibatnya ya resiko "bolong" kena peluru kaliber kecil.)
Padahal kalau di simak kemampuan mesin, rangka dan kehandalan ran "ACMAT" sudah sangat teruji di Indonesia, dimana sekarang ini masih menjadi salah satu ran handalan Korps Marinir TNI - AL kita yg Jaya, ran ini selalu di ikutkan pada operasi Korps Marinir TNI - AL kita yg Jaya di luar negeri diantaranya ke Afrika.

Kita tinggal menunggu kapan "ANOA" kita yg baru buatan PT PINDAD memperoleh Sertipikat BetelPrupen dan pas buat Yon Mekanik NI-AD.

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