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The Peacekeeper PRV (Protected Response Vehicle) of the Singapore Armed Forces is fitted with a Remote Control Weapon System (RCWS) mounted at the top of the crew cabin which can be armed with three different weapon configurations: 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher, 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) and 7.62mm Coaxial Machine Gun (CMG). With the RCWS, the crew can operated the weapon from inside the vehicle under the protection of the armour. The RCWS of the Peacekeeper PRV allows the crew to engage targets accurately when the vehicle is stationary or on the move. The turret is also equipped with an integrated optical sight, thermal imaging, daylight TV camera and a laser-rangefinder that enables the weapon station to engage targets up to a maximum range of 600 m.
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The layout of the Peacekeeper PRV (Protected Response Vehicle) is very similar to a standard military truck with the engine at the front, the crew cabin in the middle and the troops compartment at the rear. The vehicle carries a total of 12 military personnel, including driver and commander. The front of the crew cabin is fitted with two large bullet proof window and one single door on each side. The troop compartment is at the rear of the vehicle and the troops enter and leave via a power-operated ramp. Each side of the troops compartment is fitted with four small bullet proof windows. The armour of the Peacekeeper PRV offers protection for the crew against firing of small arms and shell splinters.
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The Peacekeeper PRV (Protected Response Vehicle) uses the powerpack and suspension of Renault truck with two wheels at the front and four wheels at the rear. The vehicle can run at a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The PRV can negotiate gradients up to 60%, side slope of 30% fording depth of 0.8 m without preparation.
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Standard equipment of the Peacekeeper PRV includes rear video camera, fire suppression system and protected fuel tank compartment. The vehicle is also fitted with Anti-Lock Braking System which prevents wheels from locking and skidding in slippery surfaces. The Central Tyre Inflation System is also available to control the pressure on each tyre to improve performance on different surfaces. This system works together with a run-flat system to protect against tyre punctures.
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Armament
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One 12,7mm machine or one 7.62mm machine or one 40mm automatic grenade launcher
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Country users
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Singapore
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Designer Country
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Singapore - France
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Accessories
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Rear video camera, fire suppression system, protected fuel tank compartment, laser range finder, Central Tyre Inflation System, run-flat system, daylight TV camera and thermal imaging.
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Crew
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2 + 10
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Armor
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Protection against firing of small arms and shell splinters.
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Weight
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21,500 kg combat weight - 17,500 kg empty
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Speed
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90 km/h
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Range
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Dimensions
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Length: 7.48 m; Width: 2.55 m; Height: 3.54 m
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