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Introduction:
The Dragoon AFV is a specially designed multi-purpose fighting vehicle offering high firepower with upto 90 mm weapon systems caliber, as well as high protection levels and outstanding mobility. The vehicle can be easily converted into any configuration due to its modular weapon interface design and quick add-on protection kit installation. The Dragoon 2 AFV offers excellent mobility in all conditions due to its heavy duty off-road suspension design, high power-to-weight ratio and amphibious capability.
The Dragoon is reliable, simple to operate and provides for quick and easy service and maintenance through many vehicle features, including its "power pack" design which allows easy field removal and replacement in less than one hour by mechanics, with no loss of any fluids. In addition, the vehicle has a high commonality with current M113 APCs in use world over while using the same engine and electrical parts.
Protection:
Protection : B-7 Level as per EN 1063 less roof which is Satang 4569
Level II
Bottom Anti mine - Anti mine Armour
6 Kg TNT exploded under each wheel
Bullet Proof Glasses - B-7 Level
Composhield RPG-7 Protection - Net all sides (protection with upto 70 % success rate in open & build .. up terrain in perpendicular fire angle (00) & 50 % with angle fire (300)
Electrical Assemblies - Complying EMI Standards
Suspension System - Solid Axle System
Brake System - Hydro pneumatic
Mg Weapon Station - Manual Machine Gun Weapon Station with electrical
Trigger and Periscopic view mechanism (for 26x standard vehicles)
Air Conditioning System - 10 kW with dispenser units for crew & driver
Operating Temperature - - 30 0C to + 550C ambient
Crew Capacity - 11 including Driver
Firing Ports - 5 (2 on each side and one at rear)
Heating System - Providing 20 kW of heating for driver & crew compartment
Doors - 2 (1 x side & 1 x rear)
General
Weight - 12,700 kilograms (28,000 lb)
Length- 5.89 metres (19.3 ft)
Width - 2.49 metres (8 ft 2 in)
Height - 2.819 metres (9 ft 3.0 in) turret roof
Power to Weight Ratio- (25 HP/TON)
Additional Features:
Hydraulic Winch 9 Tons self recovery winch
Driver Night Vision periscope
Panoramic Observation Camera (standard)
Fire Suppression System - Semi automatic
Transfer Case
Power Pack Sensor Suite (PSS)
Digital Driver Panel (DDP)
Thermo Box rack
Tool kit box
81 mm grenade launcher - Qty 6
Crew Compartment sound absorbing liner
Performance:
Speed- 105 km / hr
Fuel Tank Capacity- 400 liters+Reserve
Cruising Range- 850 km
Gradient- 60%
Side Slope- 30 %
Vertical Obstacle- 0.75 m
Turning Radius- 8.77 m
Ditch Crossing- 1 m
Gr Clearance- 0.35 m
Angle of approach- 60 Degrees
Angle of Departure- 45 Degrees
Engine- Caterpillar Engine (300HP) / Detroit Diesel 6V53T, 224 kw at 2800RPM (300 HP)
Transmission- Caterpillar / Allison PF MT 653 Five Speed fully automatic
Source___Heavy Industries Taxila
Selection by Pakistan Reason:
The main reason seems that"Dragoon borrows from the M113A2 its starter, its periscopes, its drain pumps, its control knobs and its electric and hydraulic components"This will give Pakistan shorter time in employing this vehicle into field.
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