Argentina launches Gaucho with new armour kit
(NSI News Source Info) November 10, 2008: The Argentine Army's DIDEP (Research, Development and Production Directorate) has launched an uparmoured version of its 4x4 Gaucho all-terrain wheeled air-transportable light vehicle.
The new version is fitted with an appliqué armour kit that offers crew protection against small-arms fire, hand grenades and anti-personnel mines.
Made from sheets of ballistic steel and kevlar, the kit adds about 300 kg to the vehicle's weight. DIDEP says agility and performance of the original vehicle have not been compromised by the extra weight, however, due to the high-powered MWM 2.8-litre, 130 hp diesel engine, which offers speeds of up to 120 km/h and a range of 500 km.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Argentina launches Gaucho with new armour kit
Argentina launches Gaucho with new armour kit
(NSI News Source Info) November 10, 2008: The Argentine Army's DIDEP (Research, Development and Production Directorate) has launched an uparmoured version of its 4x4 Gaucho all-terrain wheeled air-transportable light vehicle.
The new version is fitted with an appliqué armour kit that offers crew protection against small-arms fire, hand grenades and anti-personnel mines.
Made from sheets of ballistic steel and kevlar, the kit adds about 300 kg to the vehicle's weight. DIDEP says agility and performance of the original vehicle have not been compromised by the extra weight, however, due to the high-powered MWM 2.8-litre, 130 hp diesel engine, which offers speeds of up to 120 km/h and a range of 500 km.
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