1. 1. Badger Infantry Combat Vehicle, South Africa
2. 2. CONTENT INTRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT DESIGN ARMAMENT ENGINE
3. 3. INTRODUCTION The Badger Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) is a new generation armoured vehicle being manufactured by Denel land Systems, for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), under Project Hoefyster. The project includes delivery of 264 badger ICVs which will replace the 6x6 Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) used by the SANDF since last 30 years. The Badger vehicle will transport the SANDF mechanised troops during combat operations and provide them with superior firepower, increased mobility and an advanced level of armoured protection.
4. 4. DEVELOPMENT The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (ARMSCOR) awarded a contract to Denel Land Systems (DLS) to develop the Badger vehicles for the SANDF in 2007. The first prototype of the Badger vehicle was delivered in 2010 to the ARMSCOR and the SANDF. The modifications, integration and testing are currently underway to make the vehicle suitable for the SANDF requirements. The Badger will enter into production phase by early 2015 and will replace the Ratel IFVs (also known as Honey Badger) by 2022.
5. 5. DESIGN The Badger ICV is based on the Patria armoured modular vehicle concept. The design accepts modular components according to the specific requirements. Badger will be available in Section, Command, Mortar, Missile and Fire Support models. The vehicles will include up to 70% of indigenous content and the internal layout of the AMV will be modified according to the requirements of the SANDF. The vehicle will be 8m long and 2.8m wide and carry up to 13 crew members. The highly protected vehicle will enable the crew to disembark and interact with the people during peace-enforcement missions.
6. 6. ARMAMENT Badger will be equipped with Modular Combat Turret (MCT) system integrating weapon modules such as 30mm externally-driven cam- operated cannon, a 60mm breech-loading long-range mortar, a 12.7mm machine gun or the anti-tank missile system. The MCT system is developed for five Badger versions. Pretoria Metal Pressings (PMP), a division of DLS, will supply 30mm x 173mm ammunition for the ICV. The contract was awarded in 2007 to supply PRAC-T, APCI-T and Semi-Armour Piercing High Explosive Incendiary - Tracer (SAPHEI-T) rounds for the Badger ICVs.
7. 7. ENGINE The Badger ICV will be fitted with Scania DC13 turbocharged diesel engine similar to that of the Patria AMV. The ICV will be able to attain a maximum road speed of 108km/h.
8. 8. REFERNCE http://www.army- technology.com/project s/badger-infantry- combat-vehicle/
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