Terrex 8x8 Armoured Personnel Carrier
AV-81
The Terrex 8x8 vehicle represents a new class of wheeled vehicle that has greater operational flexibility through its network-enabled capability. Its armoured protection allows it to be highly survivable under demanding conditions and across different mission needs. The Terrex’s high mobility enhances its operational effectiveness, making it fully capable of urban operations.
ST Kinetics Terrex 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle represents a new class of wheeled vehicles that is network-centric, highly mobile and survivable. The platform offers great flexibility in adopting any protection solutions, weapon configurations and vehicular customisation. The vehicle can be configured to carry a remote control weapon system (RCWS) armed with a 0.5” HMG, a coaxial 40mm/7.62MG (equipped with 40mm Air Bursting Munitions System) or a 30mm cannon. An integrated all-round camera system provides excellent situational awareness around the vehicle and enhanced closed hatch driving capability in day and night conditions. The platform has a digital architecture that allows technology insertion such as vehicle navigation system, battle management system, power control management and state-of-the-art data and communication systems.
Terrex is equipped with an independent suspension system that greatly improve ground mobility and ride comfort over the roughest terrain. Mobility is further enhanced with a built-in Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) – allowing automated inflation and deflation of tyres to suit different terrains while on the move. Coupled with large footprint off road tyres, Terrex is able to traverse soft ground with ease. The Terrex can be equipped with passive or active armour suites, including those designed to provide effective all round protection against IED threats. The vehicle has excellent mine blast protection and may be installed with Nuclear, Biological and Chemical protection solutions.
The Terrex vehicle was initially developed by Timoney in Ireland for ST Kinetics (a subsidiary of ST Engineering) in Singapore. In 2003, an agreement was struck with Otokar of Turkey for the development of a Turkish specific variant of the Terrex, initially known as the AV-82, but eventually given the name Yavuz by Otokar.
In 2009, it was announced that the Singapore Army would acquire at least 135 Terrex vehicles to replace remaining V-150 and V-200 vehicles in service. These vehicles were in service with infantry and Guards battalions by 2010.
In August 2012, 4 contracts to provide prototype / sample vehicles and hulls to be used for demonstrations of water mobility, blast protection and human factors engineering were awarded as part of the US Marine Corps' Marine Personnel Carrier program. The contracts were awarded to Lockheed Martin, SAIC, BAE Systems, and General Dynamics Land Systems. SAIC had partnered with ST Engineering to provide the Terrex vehicle for the MPC program.
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