While this variant of the APV is new to the Canadian Military, the vehicle itself is not ...
It's my understanding, as per DND, that the RWS which will be implemented is the same one that is used by US Strykers ...
Posted on 03/28/2006 3:27:33 AM PST by Clive
Backgrounder: Armoured patrol vehicles
BG-06.01
OTTAWA, Ontario — The Army is acquiring Armoured Patrol Vehicles (APV) that will provide a high level of protection for troops while they conduct patrol, command and liaison, and reconnaissance tasks in complex urban and mountainous terrain.
Based on the RG-31 Mine-Protected Vehicle, from General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada (GDLS-C), the APV is a 4 x 4 wheeled vehicle with bullet resistant windows and enhanced protection against both Improvised Explosive Devices and ballistic threats. The APV is specifically designed to resist under wheel and under belly mine strikes to enhance crew survivability by providing protection from small arms, hand grenades and anti-tank mines.
The new vehicles will support the Canadian Forces' transformation into a knowledge-based, medium weight force that is needed against today's realistic threat of terrorism, suicide bombers, riots, explosive devices, and well-armed militia. The Army's investment in the APV will complement the vehicles already in theatre by offering additional protection for the troops.
The APV will incorporate a remote weapon station (RWS) for self-defence, permitting the operator to fire the weapon from within the vehicle while remaining protected. The RWS can mount a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun, or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. The RWS will incorporate a day/night sighting system that will also provide a mounted surveillance capability. In addition, the APV will be fitted with necessary communications equipment, a driver's thermal viewer and hand-held sensors to provide a dismounted surveillance capability.
Following a competitive bid process, the Government announced that a $60.3-million contract was awarded to GDLS-C who will be providing the Army with 50 APVs with the option of purchasing 25 additional vehicles. The overall cost of the APV project is $120 million, which includes the vehicles, spare parts, contingency funds and two years of maintenance support.
The first APVs, are scheduled to arrive in Afghanistan in early March. The remaining vehicles will be delivered to theatre on staggered dates throughout March and April, with all vehicles delivered by June 2006.
A group of Army instructors were trained by GDLS-C at the manufacturing location. These instructors have developed the necessary courseware and training packages to support the conduct of operator and maintainer training on the APV in theatre.
Fact Sheet: ARMOURED PATROL VEHICLE (APV)
The Armoured Patrol Vehicle (APV) is a 4 x 4 wheeled armoured patrol vehicle designed to provide a high level of protection for troops while they conduct patrol, command and liaison, and reconnaissance tasks in complex urban and mountainous terrain. It is b ased on the RG-31 Mine-Protected Vehicle, from General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada.
Fitted with bullet resistant windows and enhanced protection against both Improvised Explosive Devices and ballistic threats, the APV is specifically designed to resist under wheel and under belly mine strikes to enhance crew survivability. The APV also offers protection from small arms, hand grenades and anti-tank mines.
The APV will incorporate a remote weapon station (RWS) for self-defence, permitting the operator to fire the weapon from within the vehicle while remaining protected. The RWS can mount a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun, or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher. The RWS will incorporate a day/night sighting system that will also provide a mounted surveillance capability. In addition, the APV will be fitted with necessary communications equipment, a driver's thermal viewer and hand-held sensors to provide a dismounted surveillance capability.
Armament:
1 x 7.62mm machine gun, or
1 x 12.7mm machine gun, or
1 x 40mm automatic grenade launcher
Length:
6.40 m
Width:
2.47 m
Height:
2.63 m
Ground clearance:
400 mm
Payload:
2,100 kg
All up weight :
8,400 kg
Max speed:
105 km/h
Range:
600 km
Wheel Drive:
Full-time 4 wheel drive
Brakes:
Pneumatically operated drums
Engine:
6 cylinder OM 366 A 5.958L 4-stroke turbo diesel
Transmission:
Allison Series S2000 automatic
Suspension:
-elliptical leaf spring; dual, double acting hydraulic shocks
Winch:
Fitted
Crew:
2 crew + 4 passengers
To enter service:
2006
Number of vehicles purchased:
50 + option of purchasing 25 additional vehicles
Other vehicles deployed to Afghanistan include:
Coyote Recce Vehicle
LAVIII
G Wagon
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RWS has had a lot of problems. I wonder if they would have done better to mount CROWS on the G-Wagon.
Background — Armoured Patrol Vehicles (APVs) for Afghanistan
That will show you for leaving the RG-31 parked in 'da hood.
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