1. 1. Bastion Patsas Light Wheeled Armoured Vehicle, France
2. 2. CONTENT INTRODUCTION DESIGN VARIANTS SELF-PROTECTION ENGINE
3. 3. INTRODUCTION Bastion Patsas is a light wheeled armoured vehicle developed by the French defence vehicle manufacturer ACMAT. The Bastion Patsas was launched during the DSEI 2010 defence exhibition held in the United Kingdom. The vehicle was primarily developed for French special forces. The Bastion is intended to meet the requirements of armed forces in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It is equipped to withstand extreme weather conditions in the Middle East and Africa and deliver high performance during day/night operations.
4. 4. DESIGN The Bastion Patsas incorporates a high-hardness armoured monocoque shell. The body is made of a rigid mechanical-welded frame and cold stamped HEL steel sheet. The frame of the vehicle includes U-shaped 210mm x 90mm x 8mm side members. The conventional vehicle layout of the Bastion Patsas includes an engine in the front, crew cab in the centre and troop compartment at the rear.
5. 5. VARIANTS The Bastion is offered in two variants namely, Bastion Patsas and Bastion APC. The Bastion APC is configured for troop transport, while the Bastion Patsas is a semi- open-top design developed in association with the French special forces for reconnaissance and assault.
6. 6. SELF-PROTECTION The hull of the Bastion Patsas is constructed of high-hardness armoured steel. The armour of the vehicle offers Level one to Level three NATO STANAG 4569 ballistic protection. The glass of the vehicle provides Level one to Level three NATO STANAG 4569 ballistic protection for its crew. The armoured vehicle is also designed to provide Level two, NATO STANAG 4569 mine protection. It is installed with smoke grenade launchers and offers ten storage spaces for assault rifles.
7. 7. ENGINE The power plant of the Bastion Patsas includes a five- litre, four in-line cylinder, turbo diesel inter-cooler engine coupled with a manual seven-speed gear box (one reverse, six forward). The Bastion Pasta can burn either diesel or jet fuel of f- 63 grade. The fuel tank can carry a maximum of 300l (2X150l) of fuel.
8. 8. REFERNCE http://www.army- technology.com/projects/basti on-patsas-armoured-vehicle/
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