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DCD Protected Mobility Springbuck APC to be delivered to an unknown East Africa country 30707152.
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Defence & Security Industry News - DCD Protected Mobility
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DCD South Africa to deliver Springbuck 4x4 armored personnel carrier to East Africa customer. | |||
A country in East Africa has awarded a contract to DCD Protected Mobility for the production of Springbuck 4x4 APC's (Armoured Personnel Carrier). This ballistic and landmine protected, all-terrain armoured personnel carrier that ensures crew protection, easy to operate, maintain and repair.
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Springbuck Mk6 4x4 APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) is marketed by the South African Defence Compnay DCD Protected Mobility.
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The ballistic level of protection of Springbuck, is B6 upgradeable to B7, the all-steel Armoured V-shaped hull is designed to withstand a TM57 landmine off 7kg directly under the hull, or two under any wheel. "We strive to provide innovative, affordable and sustainable products and solutions to meet the Defence requirements" so confirms the General Manager of DCD PM Cornelius Grundling. Furthermore, " with DCD Protected Mobility now operating from the Boksburg facility, one of its manufacturing and production facilities, we continue to bring technical expertise and experience". Cornelius maintains " DCD Protected Mobility owns all of the Intellectual Property (IP) related to our products. A significant premium is allocated on the research and development of our own IP. We continue to work with our well established alliances in technology both locally and internationally, with the aim of providing a complete solution to our customers". |
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DCD Protected Mobility, part of the DCD GROUP, acquired the Springbuck APC range from Drakensberg Truck Manufacturers in 2012 and markets these high potential vehicles alongside its existing range of sustainable products for the defence and security sectors.
This proven South African developed ballistic and landmine protected all-terrain vehicle has been built with crew protection in mind. The Springbuck derives its name from the iconic African antelope, known for its toughness and sure-footed dexterity and has been designed around the ergonomics of the driver and crew — specifically for the African market. This makes it ideal for a broad spectrum of security applications. |
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