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Singapore, 23 October 2006 - Singapore Technologies Engineering
Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that a new variant of its
Bionix Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) was commissioned into
service with the Singapore Armed Forces. The new Bionix Mk II
(BXII) is the culmination of a tripartite effort between ST
Engineering, Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and the
Singapore Army that started in the early 90's.
Featuring innovations from Singapore Technologies Electronics
Limited (ST Electronics) and Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd
(ST Kinetics), its electronics and land systems arms respectively,
the BXII is networked with the rest of the fighting forces through
a Battlefield Management System (BMS) and network-centric wireless
communications systems.
In support of the Digitised Army/IKC2 programme, this provides an
integrated situation awareness picture, collaborative planning
tools and knowledge-based command and control (C2) for ground
commanders to make responsive decisions and exercise highly
effective C2 over operations in a fast-moving battlefield. With
this development, ST Electronics will now integrate the command and
control, communication and computerised (C4) systems onto other
military platforms.
Designed on a "family of vehicles" concept, the BXII offers
tremendous opportunity for technology insertion while ensuring
maximum commonality with the current Bionix IFVs. The commonality
of sub-systems and components such as powerpack and suspension
systems significantly reduces logistics footprint management for
the user. Users will also benefit from the greater convenience in
terms of spares inventory management, reduction in training time as
well as a common maintenance programme.
Equipped with an ATK MK44 30mm Bushmaster Dual-feed Cannon, the
BXII introduces quantum improvements to lethality and protection
levels of the Bionix IFVs currently in service with the Singapore
Army.
Family of Vehicles
The BXII is configured in two variants - a two-man turret version,
and a command version. It joins the SAF's current fleet of Bionix
vehicles, which comprises the following variants:
* Bionix 25 - an armoured personnel carrier with capacity for 10
soldiers. It is fitted with a 25mm gun and two mounted 7.62mm
machine guns, and is equipped with night vision devices.
* Bionix 40/50 - an armoured personnel carrier with capacity for 11
soldiers. It is fitted with a twin weapon station that includes a
40mm automatic grenade launcher and a 0.5" machine gun.
* Bionix Recovery Vehicle (RCV) - a support vehicle that repairs
and recovers damaged vehicles trapped in challenging terrain. It is
fitted with a 25-tonne winch and a 30 metre-tonne crane.
* Bionix Advanced Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB) - a support
vehicle that facilitates the movement of ground forces within the
shortest time possible. It is fitted with an MLC30 bridge that can
be launched from within the crew compartment under complete armour
protection.
Survivability
The BXII has a modular armour design that allows it to be fitted to
any required level of protection to enhance troop survivability in
any combat situation. It is built for ease of field repairs and
component replacements. With its long operating range, the BXII is
built to sustain itself in hostile territories.
Technical Specifications
BXII Infantry Fighting Vehicle with Battlefield Management
System
General Weight, Combat Loaded 24,800 kg
Length 5.97 m Width 2.78 m Height 2.77 m
Armament ATK MK44 30mm Bushmaster Dual-feed Cannon
Battlefield Management System (BMS) Provides forces with the
ability to operate in a network-centric environment. Makes the
BXII the cornerstone of the SAF's 3rd Generation Force equipping it
with the ability to achieve precision in manoeuvre, information and
strike.
Provides soldiers with the digitised map-planning functions and
the ability to share information on own forces and enemy locations.
Offers a marked improvement in situation awareness across the
entire fighting unit, allowing the battalion HQ to command and
control its forces more effectively. These features would be
demonstrated through manoeuvring a remote unit of BXII,
broadcasting the identified enemy locations and disseminating a
change of plan centrally through the Combat Team Officer Commander
down to the PCs.
Engine Make and Model DDC 6V 92TA Type 2-cycle Fuel Diesel
Gross Horsepower 475 hp Transmission Type Automatic Model GDDS HMPT
500-3EC Steering Hydrostatic Brake Type Multi-disc oil-cooled
Performance
Max Road Speed 70 km/h Max Cross-Country Speed 25 km/h Max Swimming
Speed 5 km/h Max Cruising Range 400 km
Fording 1 m
Ground Clearance 0.4 m
Ground Pressure 0.79 kg/cm2
ower-to-Weight Ratio 19.2
hp/ton Acceleration (0-32 km/h) 10 secs
Electrical Alternator Ampheres 300 Amp Volts,
DC 28 V DC Batteries 4 x 12 V
Total capacity 200 AH Electrical System 24 VDC Running Gear
Suspension Hydro-pneumatic Road Wheels 6 per-side Tracks Single pin
casted with detachable rubber pads Return Rollers 3 per-side
4.MK44 30/40mm Bushmaster Automatic Cannon,PHYSICAL
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