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Bastion
HD ACMAT Light Armoured infantry carrier vehicle |
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At
Eurosatory 2010, the French Defence Company ACMAT unveils its new light
wheeled armoured vehicle the Bastion HD. The Bastion HD is a 4x4, high-mobility
infantry and reconnaissance armoured vehicle developed based on the
rugged chassis of the VLRA 2 series to provide a capable and reliable
multirole platform. Bastion HD is economically built with common parts
of VLRA 2, enabling easy maintenance and uncomplicated logistics. The
mechanical and automotive components of Bastion HD carry the basic design
of a standard VLRA 2. The Bastion HD incorporates blast protection technology
with the mobility of a light armoured vehicle. It was developed to keep
the war fighter safe and tackle evolving threats. The Bastion HD is
multimission capable and is ideal for reconnaissance, forward command
and control, patrol, security, escort, route clearance support, peacekeeping,
EOD, and urban and close quarters operations. |
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| Variants |
| The Bastion HD can
be adapted for multirole missions |
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| Technical
Data |
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| Armament |
Various
types of remote weapon stations and turrets incorporating
7.62mm or 12.7mm machine guns, 40 mm automatic grenade launcher
can be adapted to the Bastion HD range of vehicles.
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| Design
and Protection |
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monocoque hull structure of Bastion HD has optimised body angles
and a low silhouette for increased survivability. The high hardness
armoured steel hull provides all-round protection against infantry
rifles and machine guns (ballistic protection Level 1 to Level
3, NATO STANAG 4569) and artillery shell splinters. The vehicle
provides protection against anti-personnel and anti-tank mines
and side explosives. The Bastion uses V-hull technology, the
purpose of this design is to increase vehicle and crew survivability
by deflecting an upward directed blast from a landmine or Improvised
Explosive Device away from the vehicle, while also presenting
a sloped armor face. By presenting its armor at an angle, it
increases the amount of material a ballistic projectile must
pass through in order to penetrate the vehicle, and increases
the chance of deflection. The anti-mine protection is Levels
2a / 2b NATO STANAG 4569. The infantrymen enter and leave the
BASTION HD via a double door without a central pillar in the
rear of the hull, which opens outwards. Three bullet-proof windows
are mounted to each sides of the crew compartment, each with
firing ports mounted in the lower part. |
| Propulsion |
The
Bastion HD is powered by 5.0-litre Turbo Diesel Intercooler
engine that can give 215hp at 2,300 rpm. The engine compartment
is located at the front of the vehicle, leaving the remainder
clear for the crew and passengers. The Bastion HD has cruise
speed of 110 km/h and a maximum range of 1,000 km. |
| Accessories |
The
crew and passenger survivability features include blast-resistant
seats. In option the Bastion HD can be equipped with 24 v pre-equipment
radio communication kit, front electric winch and central tyre
inflation system. The Bastion HD is air transportable by C130,
C160, and A400M transport aircraft and by CH47 helicopter.
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| Specifications |
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Armament |
| 12,7
mm machine gun circular station, swivel station
for 7,62 mm machine gun, or 40 mm grenade launcher |
Country
users |
| France
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Designer
Company |
| ACMAT
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Accessories |
Central
tyre inflation system, fire support system,
self-protection system, front electric winch |
Crew |
2
+ 8 soldiers |
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Armor |
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Ballistic
armour protection Level 1 to Level 3,
Anti-mine protection Level 2a / 2 b
NATO STANAG 4569 |
Weight |
10,500
kg |
Speed |
110
km/h |
Range |
1,000
km
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Dimensions |
Lenght,
6,0 m; Width, 2,20 m; Height, 2,40 m |
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