8×8 AFVs at Eurosatory 2016 – Photo Report (Day 2)

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AMV35 is one of the candidates for the Land 400 project in Australia, modernizing the Australian’s armored scout vehicles. The vehicle combines two combat proven systems – the 8×8 wheeled Finnish AMV chassis from Patria and the CV-90 turret mounting 35 mm canon, from BAE Systems Haggunds in Sweden. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
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The VBCI from Nexter was displayed here by the French Army, mounting a new anti-RPG protection system. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
VBCI is also available with a new turret mounting the powerful 40mm cannon firing the case telescpic ammunition system from CTA. The gun is already used on the British Ajax and is selected for the French Jaguar wheeled armed scout. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update.
VBCI is also available with a new turret mounting two new MMP missiles and the powerful 40mm cannon firing the case telescpic ammunition system from CTA. The gun is already used on the British Ajax and is selected for the French Jaguar wheeled armed scout. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update.
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A new version of Patria AMV mounting the Cockeril 30mm turret. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
Piranha 5 from GDLE Europe has been selected by the Danish Army as a successor of the M113 that will soon complete 50 years of service. The vehicle employs an advanced protection system developed by Plasan. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
Piranha 5 from GDLE Europe has been selected by the Danish Army as a successor of the M113 that will soon complete 50 years of service. The vehicle employs an advanced protection system developed by Plasan. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
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Another Piranha variant on display is this Piranha III VCR, fitted with improved automotive and protection kit. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
The Arma 8x8 armored vehicle from the Turkish Otokar company is prepared for amphibious operation. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
The Arma 8×8 armored vehicle from the Turkish Otokar company is prepared for amphibious operation. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update

 

Another AMV variant, the Polish Rosomak, is fitted with a turreted 120mm mortar system designed by the Finnish NAMO company. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
Another AMV variant, the Polish Rosomak, is fitted with a turreted 120mm mortar system designed by the Finnish NAMO company. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
The Boxer, displayed by the German company KMW, mounts a new mission module carrying a turret with 30mm gun. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
The Boxer, displayed by the German company KMW, mounts a new mission module carrying a turret with 30mm gun. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
Another variant of the 8x8 Boxer is shown with the Modular Gun System, an automated, self-propelled artillery piece developed by KMW. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
Another variant of the 8×8 Boxer is shown with the Modular Gun System, an automated, self-propelled artillery piece developed by KMW. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update
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Centauro II from the Iveco Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) was unveiled today at Eurosatory, as the first variant of the improved, more powerful and family of 8×8 wheeled vehicles developed for the Italian Army. Centauro II is armed with a new turret mounting a 120/45 mm gun, with integrated muzzle break and semi-automatic loaing system. The chasis has improved protection against mines and IEDs. Photo: Noam Eshel, Defense-Update.

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