Two new variants of Lacenaire's Oncilla 4x4 armored personnel carrier make debuts at MSPO 2015 202091511

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MSPO 2015
Official Foreign Online Show Daily News and Official Web TV
International Defense Industry Exhibition & conference
1 - 4 September 2015
Kielce , Poland
 
Lacenaire Ltd at MSPO 2015
 
 
Two new variants of Lacenaire's Oncilla 4x4 armored personnel carrier make debuts at MSPO 2015
At the 23rd International Defence Industry Exhibition and Conference in Kielce, Poland, the Cyprus-base armored vehicle manufacturer Lacenaire LTD disclosed two new versions of its Oncilla 4x4 multirole armored personnel carrier. The Oncilla APC is the result of a successful cooperation between Lacenaire, which developed the vehicle, and Polish company Mista, which is assembling the different parts.
     
Two new variants of Lacenaire s Oncilla 4x4 armored personnel carrier make debuts at MSPO 2015 640 001Lacenaire's new variant of Oncilla with new camo and fitted with HVAC at MSPO 2015
     
Announced a few months ago during IDET exhibition in Czech Republic, these two new variants are each showcasing crucial improvements.

In addition to its particular camo, which seems to remind camouflage in use in some countries of the Middle East, the first variant is also equipped with heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system (HVAC) in the cabin crew. This could indicate an new Oncilla variant specially designed for "hot countries".

The second variant has been equipped with an assault lader, then could be destinated to special forces missions. Although being based on the original Oncilla, these two new vehicles could show that Lacenaire is now focusing on broadening its range of vehicles.

Lacenaire's original Oncilla armored personnel carrier has been equipped with a diesel engines DEUTZ BF 4M 1013 FC (190,5 hp), the upgraded variant features now an IVECO NEF 4 ENTC (209,5 hp), and Allison 1000 automatic 6+1 speeds gearbox, allowing a maximum highway speed of 120 km/h. The fuel range is 750 km.
     
Two new variants of Lacenaire s Oncilla 4x4 armored personnel carrier make debuts at MSPO 2015 640 002The second Oncilla variant unveiled by Lacenaire Ltd at MSPO 2015 is fitted with an assault lader
     
Oncilla APC is protected by a Level 2 (STANAG 4569) of armor protection in standard configuration, and can be upgraded after installation of outboard passive armor up to Level 3 (STANAG 4569).

The inhabited compartment consists of a driving compartment, which includes the driver's workplace with the controls as well as the commander's seat with established means of communication and navigation. The troop compartmentis located at the rear of the inhabited compartment and is equipped with special mine protection seats for up to 6 fully equipped soldiers.

The external communication is provided with VHF radio transceiver with an operative range of frequencies from 30 to 110 MHz. The maximum communication range is 35 km. The new communication system installed on upgraded variant of the Oncilla is the FONET, designed and manufactured by the Polish company WB Electronics.

The Oncilla can be fitted with a remote controlled turret, as well as an open turret. Each of them is equipped with a NSV 12.7 mm machine-gun, the ammunition load is 450 rounds.