PT Pindad and CMI unveil the BADAK (Rhinoceros) with Cockerill CSE 90P turret at IndoDefence 2014

 
 
IndoDefence 2014
Official Online Show Daily News
International Tri-Service Defence Exhibition
Jakarta
, Indonesia
5 - 8 November 2014
 
PT Pindad & CMI at IndoDefence 2014
 
 
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 09:16 PM
PT Pindad and CMI unveil the BADAK (Rhinoceros) with Cockerill CSE 90P turret at IndoDefence 2014
At Indo Defence 2014, the international defence exhibition currently held in Jakarta, PT Pindad unveiled today its latest innovation in armored vehicle: The Badak 6x6 (meaning rhinoceros) fitted with a locally built Cockerill 90P turret. "Our new product design is based on the previous armored vehicle called Anoa, whereas the turret is a Cockerill's 90 mm" declared Tri Hardjono, the acting CEO of PT Pindad.
     
At Indo Defence 2014, the international defence exhibition currently held in Jakarta, PT Pindad unveiled today its latest innovation in amored vehicle: The 6x6 (meaning rhinoceros) fitted with a locally built Cockerill 90P turret. "Our new product design is based on the previous armored vehicle called Anoa, whereas the turret is a Cockerill's 90 mm" declared Tri Hardjono, the acting CEO of PT Pindad. The new BADAK 6x6 armored vehicle on PT Pindad's booth at Indo Defence 2014
     

Pindad's CEO further explained that the new combat vehicle is a joint effort of Pindad and Cockerill Maintenance & Ingenierie SA Defence (CMI) team. Both companies had agreed to sign a MoU as a legal framework for their names to deploy their best skills. Pindad has responsibility to build a combat vehicle based on a modified Anoa chassis. The modifications include:
- A new 340 horsepower, 6 cylinders diesel engine
- A monocoque body with special armor that could take up to 12.7mm ammunition
- Double wishbone independent suspension technology to maintain vehicle stability when firing the 90mm cannon.

     
At Indo Defence 2014, the international defence exhibition currently held in Jakarta, PT Pindad unveiled today its latest innovation in amored vehicle: The 6x6 (meaning rhinoceros) fitted with a locally built Cockerill 90P turret. "Our new product design is based on the previous armored vehicle called Anoa, whereas the turret is a Cockerill's 90 mm" declared Tri Hardjono, the acting CEO of PT Pindad. The BADAK is fitted with a Cockerill CSE 90P turret from CMI as seen on PT Pindad's booth at Indo Defence 2014
     

CMI's main responsibility is developing the turret with 90mm cannon. CMI and its Cockerill brand is a well-known turret producer in the world. Both companies will start mass production stage next year. Pindad CEO and his partners are very confident they will have the chance to conduct a series of tests including a live firing test of the 90mm cannon at Indonesian Armed Forces facility.

The joint project (initially called "Pindad - Cockerill 90P") will allow both parties to maximize their best potentials. "Pindad is striving its best to enter a global supply chain in the defence industry through its partnership with CMI", Pindad CEO said. The turret, Cockerill CSE 90LP, is proven to be a highly accurate and effective weapon. The Cockerill CSE 90LP could support users in counter-insurgency mission.

It is important to note that the BADAK would fit into the Indonesian Armed Forces requirement to fulfill its arsenal system as stipulated in a "Minimum Essential Forces" (MEF) strategy. Both companies asserted their main agenda apart from MEF completion would also pave the way for Pindad and its team to introduce their product for global market. "CMI will support and enhance Pindad's capacity and expertise in defence industry, we will also rely on CMI's global marketing network to get better opportunities for our product to be known and sold around the globe" James Caudle of CMI added.