Nexter presents for the first time to the public its XP2 APC technology demonstrator at DSEI 2011

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DSEI 2011
International Defence & Security Equipment Exhibition
Excel London
, United Kingdom
13 - 16 September 2011
 
Nexter XP2 at DSEI 2011
 
 
Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 08:58 PM
 
Nexter presents for the first time to the public its XP2 APC technology demonstrator at DSEI 2011.
At the international Defence & Security equipment Exhibition DSEI 2011, the French Defence Company Nexter presents for the first time to the public its technology demonstrator, the XP2. A new concept of Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC).
     
At the international Defence & Security equipment Exhibition DSEI 2011, the French Defence Company Nexter presents for the first time to the public its technology demonstrator, the XP2. A new concept of Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC).
Nexter XP2 APC Technology Demonstrator at DSEI 2011
     

The XP2 APC is a technology demonstrator which shows the Nexter Systems know how in the fields of mobility, protection, human factors, "green rules" compliance, and vetronics. Technologies experimented with XP2 may be used on any combat or multipurpose18-24 class platform.

The XP2 is fitted with the latest technology of armoured system which provide a protection level 4 STANAG 4569. The vehicle is also equipped with the last generation of anti-mine seats.

The XP2 can run at high speed with a maximum range of 700 km with maximum cross country capability.

The XP2 is motorized with Euro 3, 4 or 5 standard powerpack. The powerpack can be removed in less than 1 hour: externally operable from the driver's position. The internal volume of the XP2 has the ability to carry a crew of 2 personnel and a squad of 9 soldiers with futur soldier equipment during two days of operation.

XP2 is a toolbox developed by the Nexter Systems engineering teams in which they will pick ready- to-use and fully qualified solutions as regards performances and life cycle costs.

XP2 is seen as a major advantage for Nexter towards meeting EBRC and VBMR programs.