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Centauro VBM Freccia Explorer armoured infantry fighting vehicle
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At Eurosatory 2012, the consortium of Italian Companies Iveco Defence Vehicles - Oto Melara present a new version of the 8x8 Centauro family in infantry fighting vehicle variant, the Centauro VBM Freccia Explorer. This vehicle is equipped with a Oto Melara HITFIST Plus turret, mounting a 25 mm or 30 mm cannon. The Centauro VBM "Freccia" Explorer is an 8X8 armoured wheeled vehicle which combines the proven and highly reliable drive train of the Centauro Family with a hull especially designed to ensure the maximum crew survivability. The Centauro VBM "Freccia" Explorer is focused on providing the infantry with the firepower and protection which they need to undertake their mission effectively, be it war fighting or peacekeeping. |
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- Centauro 105: three-man turret with 105 mm main gun - Centauro 120: three-man turret with 120 mm main gun - Centauro AIFV Freccia: armoured infantry fighting vehicle with HITFIST turret armed with 25mm cannon - Centauro APC: armoured vehicle personnel carrier inside volume of 13.5m³ to carry 13 infantry soldiers - Centauro ACP: armoured vehicle command post 13.5m³ to host a complete set of situation awareness and communication components. - Centauro MC: mortar carrier, with 120 mm mortar at the rear. - Centauro ARV: armoured recovery vehicle no turret, but an hydraulic crane to the top of the hull and front blade. |
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