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MSPV introduces first member of its Panthera family of armoured vehicles.
Defexpo 2016 Show Daily News
Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition 28 - 31 March 2016 Goa , India |
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MSPV at DefExpo 2016
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MSPV introduces first member of its Panthera family of armoured vehicles
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At Defexpo 2016, held last week in Goa, India, the Emirati armoured vehicles manufacturer Minerva Special Purpose Vehicles introduced the first member of a new family of armoured vehicles, the Panthera T-6 F light armoured personnel carrier.
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MSPV's new Panthera T-6 F unveiled at Defexpo 2016 in Goa
(Credit: Army Recognition) |
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The Panthera T-6 F is based on a Toyota chassis and powered by a 3.0l Diesel Turbo Intercooler engine, coupled with a full-time 4WD, 5-speed manual or automatic gearbox.
The basic seat configuration is 2+2+4, but other seating arrangements are available upon customer request. The armor protection reaches the CEN1063 and 1522 BR6/FB6 levels. The interior design of the T-6 F features dual Air-Conditioner and modular seating arrangement with choice of bench-seats, flip-up seats, slung seats or blast-mitigating seats for the crew compartment, as well as emergency stretcher and first-aid kit. The Driver/Commander and Crew areas can be tailored to specific requirements, said MSPV. The Panthera T-6 F can be fitted with communication and C4ISR equipment, surveillance and monitoring capabilities, electronic warfare systems, manned or remote-control weapon station, STORM non-lethal long range audio device, and many more. A medical configuration of the Panthera is also available, said MSPV. The vehicles’ exterior design features front-cabin roof-hatch and side- and rear-facing gun-ports. Optional 360° ring-mount with or without cupola and optional remote-control weapon-station can also be fitted on the vehicle. The Panthera T-6 F is the lightest member of the Panthera family, which comprises biggest Panthera S8 and K10CMD personnel carriers. |
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