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DCD-Dorbyl presents its new armoured vehicle the Mountain Lion at IDEX 2011 defence exhibition.
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Show Daily News IDEX 2011 International Defence Exhibition & Conference Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates 20 - 24 February 2011 |
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| DCD-Dorbyl presents its new armoured vehicle the Mountain Lion at IDEX 2011 defence exhibition. | |||
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the defence exhibition IDEX 2011 DCD-Dorbyl presents their new armored
utility vehicle Mountain Lion. Engineered for a demandingly high payload
while ensuring crew survivability, the Mountain Lion enhances the mobility
of combat forces and extends expeditionary capabilities. |
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| The Mountain Lion's unique design incorporates a single piece (monocoque) v-shaped armored hull. This ensures maximum protection from blast threats and offers superb ballistic protection against conventional ammunition and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Enclosure of all sub-systems within the hull ensures better protection thereof. The vehicle can carry a crew of up to 2 plus 8 soldiers complete with their kit and special equipment for at least a 48 hour combat mission. |
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The
Mountain Lion's ample load capacity allows it to fulfil a wide range of
command and control functions as well as route clearance and combat support
roles. Easy access and egress is through pneumatic assisted side and rear
doors as well as roof hatches. Water White Clear armored windows facilitate
excellent all round visibility. |
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