The
Cockerill XC-8 is a low-weight concept-turret that recognises divergent
market requirements; specifically for the broad operational flexibility
demanded by the medium-tank requirement, and for the narrower, more specialised
anti-armour requirement. Thus one of two low-recoil force guns may be
fitted in the XC-8.
The Cockerill 105mm high pressure gun provides commanders with a wide
choice of ammunition to suit the tactical situation; it fires all NATO-standard
105mm types and the Cockerill Falarick 105 Gun Launched Anti Tank Guided
Missile (GLATGM). Elevating to +42° this weapon delivers exceptional
engagement capability in complex terrain, an indirect-fire HE capability
to 10km range, and the GLATGM permits heavy armour to be enagaged at extended
ranges.
The Cockerill 120mm high pressure gun provides a strengthened anti-armour
capability. This weapon fires all NATO-standard 120mm smoothbore ammunition
and the Cockerill Falarick 120 GLATGM, which permits the effective engagement
and penetration of heavy armour to beyond 5km range.
Both guns are employed using a common high performance, digital, fully-stabilised,
day/night weapon control system. Turret weight is kept low through the
use of a bustle-mounted autoloader, which permits a two-person crew. The
Cockerill XC-8 concept-turret draws on the proven modular technology of
the Cockerill CT-CV 105HP turret and may be realised at low risk.
The Doosan K21 IFV chassis represents the latest-generation of vehicle
technology. In service with the Republic of Korea, the K21 offers outstanding
tactical mobility through the use of hydro-pneumatic suspension, a 750HP
powerpack and advanced running-gear design. Tactical mobility and flexibility
is further enhanced by the vehicle’s ability to swim without assistance
at full combat weight. A high-capacity digital data-infrastructure permits
the functional integration of the Driver with the turret crew by using
shared imagery and control. The same architecture permits straightforward
through-life upgrade and low obsolesence risk.
The combination of the Cockerill XC-8 concept-turret with the Doosan K21
chassis promises a significant advance in terms of medium-weight direct-fire
capability. The combination of highly effective and flexible lethality
options with outstanding strategic and tactical mobility, opens up a new
range of operational possibilities.
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