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The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday, 29 January, the procurement of 22 Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft systems integrated into ACSV armoured vehicles.
According to the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s announcement, the contracts are expected to be signed in the near future, with the first deliveries anticipated in 2028.
The Skyranger 30 air defence system features a 30mm x 173 KCE autocannon, with a rate of fire of 1,250 rounds per minute and an effective range of 3 km. The turret is designed for compatibility with short-range anti-aircraft missiles. It can be equipped with AESA radar, advanced sensors, ballistic protection, rapid-deployment ROSY smoke screen launchers, and Rheinmetall is currently integrating laser weaponry.
The ACSV G5 tracked vehicle, developed by the German company FFG, weighs 26 tonnes and measures 6.93 metres in length. It has a top speed of 74 km/h and a range exceeding 600 km. The vehicle can traverse a 2.3-metre ditch and overcome obstacles with a 30% gradient. It has a payload capacity of up to 8 tonnes.
Watch the accompanying video in this article for an exclusive showcase of the Skyranger 35 air defence system integrated into a Leopard 2 tank. The presentation was conducted exclusively for DEFENCE ReDEFiNED by Rheinmetall’s representative during EUROSATORY 2024, the international defence and security exhibition in Paris.
Photo by: Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands.
Also read: EUROSATORY 2024 | Leopard 2 with Skyranger 35 Air Defence System- Photos & Video
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