MagForce promoting its Duster 4x4 light reconnaissance vehicle for the first time in Africa

 
SHIELDAFRICA 2017 news show daily coverage report International Security and Defence Exhibition Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire African defense industry army military technology equipment
 
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ShieldAfrica 2017 Official Online Show Daily News Media Partner
Defence & Security International Exhibition
24 - 26 January 2017
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
 
 
Mag Force at ShieldAfrica 2017
 
 
MagForce promoting its Duster 4x4 light reconnaissance vehicle for the first time in Africa
At this 4th edition of ShieldAfrica, MagForce is exhibiting its Renault Duster 4x4 duty and reconnaissance vehicle for the first time on the African continent. Unveiled at Milipol 2015, the vehicle has been especially designed and upgraded in France for fast connection in all terrain situations of African Armed Forces and Law Enforcement agencies.
     
ShieldAfrica Abidjan Defense Security Exhibition 2017 15MagForce's Duster 4x4 duty and reconnaissance vehicle highlighted in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
     
The Renault Duster includes many non-commercial improvements including increased crossing capacity:

- Type TL8 limited-slip differiential on front wheels
- Upgraded suspension system
- 5x All Terrain - Sand tires
- Reinforced undercarriage under the engine block and the rear deck
- Schnorkel-type engine air intake allowing deep water crossing
- Removable raised exhaust

This vehicle's high speed and low fuel consumption is especially adapted to liaison and deep scouting missions. This vehicle has been especially upgraded to withstand all terrain and weather conditions and to operate efficiently off-road, in sand or on rocky terrain.

Vehicle modifications and equipments have been added in order to reach expected field requirements such as front and rear headlight protections, bull-bar, NATO green metallic paint, towing - trailer bar, tropicalized vehicle with air conditioning, 2x roof-mounted floodlights and a Garmin Pro (or similar) GPS.

The traction is improved with a commercial differential replaced with a limited-slip differential. The optional undercarriage protections allow a protection plate under the engine block and gearbox, and a protection plate under the rear deck. Options also include special tires set with a set of 5 "All terrain" tires.