NEW ROYAL MARINES HOVERCRAFT

February 20, 2010

Artist's impression of Griffon 2400TD (image : Griffonhoverwork)

Britain's Royal Navy is getting four new 2400TD class hovercraft to replace the 2000TD models they have been operating for over a decade.

The new models have greater capacity, capability and reliability. The 2400TD class craft can carry sixteen marines, and their weapons, or 2.2 tons of cargo.

Griffon 2400TD hovercraft (photo : Griffonhoverwork)

The hovercraft can glide over water or land at up to 63 kilometers an hour, and will not set off mines. On internal fuel, the vehicle has a range of over 500 kilometers.

Griffon 2400TD hovercraft (photo : Griffonhoverwork)

The 2400TD model carries a 7.62mm machine-gun and has light weight armor, to provide protection from small arms fire and shell fragments. Each of the new hovercraft costs about $1.5 million.

Source by: Strategy Page and Griffonhoverwork

INDONESIA'S PINDAD DELIVERS INDEGENOUS APC TO ARMY

February 11, 2010

28 Jan 2010 8ak/PR: Indonesian defense ministry has taken delivery of 33 Pindad Armored Personnel Carriers APC-2 6X6. Pindad is a state owned weapons manufacturer and the Panzer is a product of Indonesia's effort to indigenous.
Present at the ceremony were Minister for State Owned Enterprises Mustafa Abubakar, Minister of Defense Purnomo Yusgiantoro and Minister of Research and Technology Suharna Surapranata and Director General of Defense Facilities, Ministry of Defense Eris Herryanto.
In his speech the Minister of Defense, Yusgiantoro affirmed, the government remains supportive and totally committed in raising the domestic defense industry that will reflect the Indonesian National Army and a strong national defense. Year 2010 is the year of resurrection for the defense industry and toward independence in the process of revitalization of the defense industry needs to bear the cost and not as easy as turning the palm of the hand.
With submission of 33 Panzers, the total number that have been submitted to the Ministry of Defense is 93 units from 150 units APC-2 6x6 and 4 units reconnaissance of the Ministry of Defense orders, while the remaining 61 units with a contract value of Rp. 473 billion scheduled to be completed in 2010. From the 33 units submitted, 13 units will use military forces for peace missions in Lebanon.
In the beginning Pindad received orders of 150 units of Panzer APC-2 6x6 and 4 types of reconnaissance from the Ministry of Defense in 2008. Pindad committed to completing the order in accordance with the agreed contract, irrespective of budget problems. President Director of Pindad, Adik A. Soedarsono expects the government to help strategic industries such as Pindad to realize some of the initial payment for each purchase that will help resolution of the main tools of weapons systems procurement program on time.
Besides provision of the main tools of weapons systems for domestic needs, Pindad is now preparing for the purchase plans of 32 Panzer Pindad by Malaysia that will be used by the Malaysian peacekeeping soldiers in Lebanon as well as opportunities Panzer orders of Nepal.
The baseline Panzer is fitted with a cupola on the left of the vehicle and armed with a 12.7mm/.50 caliber heavy machine gun or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. A fire-support version using a CMI Defense’s CSE-90 turret with the Cockerill 90 mm Mk III was unveiled at Indo Defense & Aerospace 2008, which was announced that the APS-3 fire-support version would be deployed into the Indonesian Army by 2010.

PANZER 6X6 PINDAD SPECIFICATION

Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) with 6 wheels symmetrical drove designed for military, especially cavalry need. Designed and produced by our engineers and designers for the military. Size and operation has been adjusted to suit Indonesian Military figures, doctrine and combat tactical strategy as our commitment to Indonesian Military needs. This type of panzer is able to carry 10 personnel with 3 crews, 1 driver, 1 commander and 1 gunner. 12,7 mm weapon mounting with capable for 360 degree rotation are also included

220Hp, 2500 Rpm
650 Nm, 1300 -1600 Rpm	650 Nm, 1300 -1600 Rpm
Compression Ratio	19.5
Model	ZF S6 - 680
Type	Manual
	6 Forward , 1 reverse
Gear Ratio	1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse
Axle
Model	ZF S6 - 680
Axle qty	3
	All moving
Axle steer	2 axle , front and center
Steering	Hydraulic system
Suspension	Independent suspension with torsion bar
Service	system Disc brake
Parking	Integral to drive line, Spring activated, hydraulically released
Electrical system
Battery	24 Volt 85 Ah ( 4 paces x 12v)
Wheel &Tire	1400 R20 / 18Ply
	Velg R20
BBM Capacity	160 liter
Body Construction
	Armored steel thickness 10 mm
Floor	Mild steel thickness 10 mm
	Iron square thickness 3,5 x 40 x40 mm
Glass	Armored glass thickness 30 mm
Exit Access
	Bar system torsion mechanic
	Ramp door hydraulic system and mechanic swing
Man Hole	5 unit mechanic swing torsion bar on the roof
Emergency door	Each unit at left and right body
ARMAMENT
Gun mounting	1 unit 12.7 caliber
Smoke grenade	Cal. 60 mm, each 3 at right side
Weapon	1 x 12,7 mm
Ammunitions	500 x 12,7 mm
Air conditioner	12 HP , 3 unit blower
Fire Extinguisher Tool	3 unit , 1 unit to front & 2 unit to back
Pioneer Tool	1 crowbar , 1 shovel , 1 axe
Equipment
Indicator	Battery , oil pressure, water cooler
Lamp	Light combat ( black out ) 2 in front and rear
Communication Port
Document Bag
Performance
Max Speed	92 km /hr
	45o
	45o
Side Slope	35%
Gradient	60%
	0,6 m
	1,5 m
OPTION COMUNICATION TOOL
Radio HF
- Frequency area	2 - 30 MHz
- Frequency Reference	HF-90M/INA (commercial type 718)
- Burst	100 Watt ( with PA)
- Antenna	3 m with Automatic Antenna Tuner
Radio VHF
- Frequency area	30 - 88 MHz
- Frequency Reference	PR1077, or VHF-90M/INA
- Burst	50 Watt ( with PA)
- Antenna	3 m with Automatic Antenna Tuner
Master Communication Control
- Radio I/O	Max 2 port (two way audio, PTT/Squeals’)
- Audio I/O	Communication bus ( Multi wire )
- Crew control sig	Communication bus
- PS Input	24 VDC from PSU
- PS to Crew	Communication bus 24 VDC

Source by : Manu Sood and Pindad