CMI Defense CPWS mounted on a RTD VAB Mk II at Eurosatory 2012 1106123

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Eurosatory 2012
International Land Defence & Security Exhibition
Paris
, France
11 - 15 June 2012
 
RTD and CMI defence present the CPWS turret at Eurosatory 2012
 
 
Monday, June 11, 2012, 12:30 PM
 
CMI Defense CPWS mounted on a RTD VAB Mk II at Eurosatory 2012
At Eurosatory 2012, CMI Defence and Renault Trucks Defence introduce a remoted-operated turret. By integrating a light, armoured remote-operated 30mm turret onto a VAB 6x6, Renault Trucks Defense and CMI Defence are proposing an optimised solution for dismounted combat.
Visit RTD Defence at Eurosatory 2012 Out P3 sud A 520 and CMI Defence Hall 6 F 330 and Hall 5 N 56.
     
CMI Defence and Renault Truck Defence introduce a remoted-operated turret. By integrating a light, armoured remote-operated 30mm turret onto a VAB 6x6, Renault Trucks Defense and CMI Defence are proposing an optimised solution for dismounted combat.
RTD VAB Mk II armoured vehicle personnel carrier with CMI Defence CPWS.
     

The VAB, which is in service in 20 countries, and the latest generation of which (the VAB Mk3) is being presented by RTD at Eurosatory, can carry 8 infantrymen in addition to its twoman crew. Its mobility capability and high level of protection allow the soldiers to remain under armour and not disembark until they are as close as possible to their objective.

The Cockerill remote-operated weapon station (CPWS) developed by CMI Defence has remarkable firepower, and its stabilised panoramic optics give it a high-performance allweather observation capability. The CPWS can be fitted with armament compatible with the NATO standards for 25 mm (as on the VBCI) or 30 mm (as used on attack helicopters such as Apache or Tiger). These types of armament are capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 2000 metres. Unlike many competing systems, the turret allows access to the armament and the ammunition feed system from inside the vehicle, thus permitting reloading under armour. The CPWS is also equipped with a 7.62mm machine gun mounted coaxially with the main armament.

Its integration onto the VAB also allows dynamic modes of combat to be proposed alongside embarked combat units (cavalry) or special forces. CMI Defence and RTD are two highly complementary players in the land armament sector.