ACMAT Defense presents the future of light tactical vehicle at DSA 2012 with new VLRA TDN/TDE 180412

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DSA 2012 Official Online Show Daily News
The 13Th Defence Services Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
16 - 19 April 2012
 
ACMAT Defense at DSA 2012
 
 
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 11:55 PM
 
ACMAT Defense presents the future of light tactical vehicle at DSA 2012 with its new VLRA TDN/TDE.
The new multi-role tactical vehicle VLRA TDN/TDE designed and manufactured by the French Company ACMAT is launched on the Asian market at DSA 2012, Defence Services Asia Exhibition. With its new design the VLRA TDN/TDE represents the future of light tactical vehicle in its category.
     

The new multi-role tactical vehicle VLRA TDN/TDE designed and manufactured by the French Company ACMAT is launched on the Asian market at DSA 2012, Defence Services Asia Exhibition. With its new design the VLRA TDN/TDE represents the future of light tactical vehicle in its category.
Acmat Defense VLRA TDN/TDE in troop's carrier version at DSA 2012 Defence Servics Asia Exhibition
     

Since the fundation in 1948, the vision of ACMAT is based on the commitment to excellence. This permanent requirement is the base of our expertise: the custom-made design of the best mobility solutions in the most challenging terrain.

The new VLRA TDN-TDE meets the whole tactical and operational requirements of the Armed Forces and the Special Forces, with more mobility, payload and protection.

New VLRA TDN-TDE of ACMAT is motorized with a new powerful 5.0-litre turbo Diesel Intercooler engine developing 190 hp at 2,300 rpm. The VLRA can run at a maximum speed of 110 km/h with a range of 1,400 km without refueling.

The payload of the VLRA TDN-TDE has been increased to 4,500 kg, the vehicle can carried more equipment, fuel, water and munitions that the old VLRA TPK which had a payload of 2,500 kg. This new feature allows a fighting unit to conduct missions for a few days in full autonomy and far from its base.

Today all military vehicles are under the threats of road side bombs and IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device), the VLRA TDN-TDE can be fitted with additional armour kits, which provides ballistic protection levels 1 / 2 and anti-mine protection levels 2a / 2b STANAG 4569.
     
The new VLRA TDN-TDE meets the whole tactical and operational requirements of the Armed Forces and the Special Forces, with more mobility, payload and protection.