Panhard CRAB, suitable for Paspampres
Created on Sunday, 15 March 2015 19:37
TNI with the first MEF programs that have ended had been speeding and arguably managed to modernize the military defense equipment which has been outdated. Army gets quite a lot, but with the defense equipment purchased, Paspampres as an entity tasked with securing the President seems to be still lagging behind in terms of its procurement needs. Although Dronkavser (Panzer Cavalry squadron) still content with the arrival of Anoa armored vehicles, but its presence is deemed inadequate to perform the operation sufficiently. Anoa seen only able to replace Commando Ranger belongs to Dronkavser before, but not for the Commando Scout. Cadillac Gage armored vehicle is a light armored vehicle which is reliably agile, small size, and capable to traverse on roadway in high speed. So there is a capable armored vehicles out there to replaced the capable Commando Scout?
Three years ago for the first time the manufacturer Panhard exhibiting CRAB, an agile 4x4 vehicles intended to replace the Panhard VBL accordingly based to the spesification of SCORPION program (Synergie du Contact Renforcé par la Polyvalence et l'Infovalorisation) which aims to make the battle management system that leads to the system network-based combat - all connected.
One component that is still wanted by the government of France is a program VBAE (vehicule Blinde d'Aide a l'Engagement - combat vehicle battle maid). VBAE aims to pave the way, doing reconnaissance, security, screening, and if necessary, destruction of opponents operations.VBAE is a program specifically is intended to replace the VBL in which has long been considered to have run out of room to be developed much further - and now the VBAE has adopt new communication systems or weapons.
CRAB has a permanent motion 4x4 system, but its merits is located on the second axle which can be driven independently. That is, the front and rear wheels can be different. This feature is very useful when CRAB must turn, so that a very small turning radius, perfect for maneuvering in narrow streets, something plural found in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta.
Another specialty of CRAB lies in the cabin. The cabin design is made in the form of a cell with the name Citadel, which is independent of the outer skin of the vehicle. Row of seats made unique: Three seats are provided on the front row, with the driver in the middle. CRAB driver through the steering wheel controls were not different with the steering wheel on a sports car. The entire cluster meter already displayed digitally, through the screen LCD.Di line gunner sitting behind the control system of artificial CPWS dome CMI Defense Belgium. Protection against mines guaranteed to make layered floor system with a cavity in between, so that the mine explosions are not able to reach the Citadel. CRAB itself has the ability to withstand the impact of mines to STANAG level 3a / b, so it is very appropriate to replace the venerable Commando Scout.
20-25-30 capable caliber CPWS dome system is controlled by using a joystick and aim through the LCD screen is presented in front of him. CMI provides three kinds of options for CPWS canon: Rh202 20mm, 25mm Bushmaster M242, or M230 30mm as the Indonesian soon to be arrived helicopters AH-64 Apache attack. 20mm bullet similar to Indonesian Army Marder IFV, and 30mm of course will be purchased along with the arrival of the AH-64E Guardian, logistics matter in bullet is certainly not a problem.
In addition to the canon of the weapon system, you have several options for weapon system on the roof of the vehicle and at least Panhard was ready with three alternatives: 20-25-30 CPWS dome, anti-aircraft missile system Mistral, or dome with a laser designator for vehicle steering artillery. One magical features that may not exist in the other vehicle is the alternator-based power supply system. That is, when CRAB need to lurk in the front line, the vehicle can be made silent by relying on the electric motor. In the face of enemy, it been guaranteed CRAB is so hard to be heard upon the arrival on the frontline, with the element of surprise can be maintained. Power source for the alternator is supplied by solar panels with high efficiency mounted on the upper back CRAB. Although there is no certainty for procurement, ARCinC heard that CRAB is one of the prime candidates to be evaluated to replace Commando Scout. We will continue to follow its development!
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