Army of Romania unveils Dacia Duster Army 4x4 armoured vehicle armed with 7.62 machine gun 0412136

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Defence & Security News - Romania

 
 
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 11:55 AM
 
Army of Romania unveils Dacia Duster Army 4x4 armoured vehicle armed with 7.62 machine gun.
During a military parade for the National Day in Romania, December 1, 2013, Romanian Ministry of Defense showcased a special Dacia Duster vehicle modified for military use. The Dacia Duster Army was the highlight of the traditional military parade that takes place each year under Bucharest’s Arch of Triumph monument.
     

During a military parade for the National Day in Romania, December 1, 2013, Romanian Ministry of Defense showcased a special Dacia Duster vehicle modified for military use. The Dacia Duster Army was the highlight of the traditional military parade that takes place each year under Bucharest’s Arch of Triumph monument.
The new Dacia Duster Army was unveiled during a military parade for the National Day of Romania, December 1, 2013.

     

Modified by Renault’s Romanian engineering center RTR, the Duster military vehicle complies with NATO standards and with the Romanian Army’s transport necessities.

The vehicle is fitted with a series of special features including an armoring system, additional underbody protection for the engine, gearbox, fuel tank and rear differential, removable winch, anchoring system for air transport, capability to tow military trailers, “black out” and camouflaged lighting systems, plus exterior 12V and 24V sockets.

The vehicle was also fitted with a remote weapon station armed with a 7.62mm machine gun.

The parade also included two Duster police vehicles based on the facelifted model, which feature special visual and acoustic upgrades, as well as police specific livery. Other special vehicles based on the Duster present at the parade were from the Gendarmerie, firefighters and border police.