QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) demonstration between a crewed aircraft and a drone.
The first 2 CENTAURO IIs were showcased to the Chief of the Brazilian Army General Staff in La Spezia, Italy. The photo below shows the Chief of the Brazilian Αrmy together with his Italian counterpart in front of the imposing CENTAURO II. The vehicle in question is at the top of the Brazilian military’s list for the procurement of a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).
The IFV developed by the IVECO-OTO-Melara (CIO) consortium is so far the world’s first 8×8 wheeled armored vehicle fitted with a 120mm high-pressure gun.
CENTAURO II technical characteristics:
- Length: 8.26 meters
- Height: 3.65 meters
- Weight: 30 tons
- Width: 3.38 meters
- Maximum speed: 105 km/h
- Maximum range: 800 km
- Engine power: 720 hp
- Elevation range: – 6 to + 45 degrees
- Traverse range: 360 degrees
The vehicle has, among others, 360º panoramic view capabilities stabilized on the two AtilaD axes. It also features a new generation IVECO VECTOR 8V 720hp turbocharged diesel engine, specially-designed anti-mine seats with separate in-hull ammunition stores, while it is suitably armored for chemical-biological-nuclear warfare.
With information from: Caifa, Defence Redefined
Also read: Centauro II | First choice for the new armoured vehicle of the Brazilian Army – Photos & VIDEO
READ MORE
Lambda Automata | Investment in UAV technology
Greek Lambda Automata has recently announced a major development that will strengthen its position in the defence industry.
Remote Modular Terminal | The US Space Force’s new weapon system
The US Space Force has unveiled its new Remote Modular Terminal (RMT) weapon system. The system has completed its…
Saint George | The Patron Saint of the Army and the Infantry
Saint George is one of the most prominent Saints of the Christian religion, not only of the Eastern Orthodox Church, but also of all…
QinetiQ | UK’s first Manned – Unmanned aircraft Teaming
QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) demonstration between a crewed aircraft and a drone.
Lambda Automata | Investment in UAV technology
Greek Lambda Automata has recently announced a major development that will strengthen its position in the defence industry.
Limassol | Firecrackers and fireworks spread chaos – Photos
The night of Holy Saturday in Limassol was eventful, as the Police and Fire Service faced a massive attack by a group of youths.
Georgia | Another session in two weeks on the controversial “foreign influence” bill
Thousands of protesters blocked a central intersection in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, where protests against the controversial…
Russia | Volodymyr Zelensky is wanted
Moscow included the Ukrainian President on its wanted list, clarifying that the warrant for his arrest stems from an article of the…