Bronco seeks first export orders
The Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK) Bronco All Terrain
Tracked Carrier (ATTC) has been fully operational with the
Singapore Armed Forces for several years. So far more than
600 have been ordered ]with production still underway.
Bronco has already undertaken extensive trials in Finland and more
recently in France as both countries have a requirement for a
vehicle of this type.
Bronco seeks first export orders
Christopher F Foss
Bronco seeks first export orders
The Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK) Bronco All Terrain
Tracked Carrier (ATTC) has been fully operational with the
Singapore Armed Forces for several years. So far more than 600 have
been ordered with production still underway.
Bronco has already undertaken extensive trials in Finland and more
recently in France as both countries have a requirement for a
vehicle of this type.
Also competing for both of these requirements is the BAE Systems
Hägglunds BvS 10, which is in service with the Netherlands and UK
Royal Marines and has also undergone extensive trials in France,
including the Alps.
The French Army programme is called the Véhicule Haute Mobilité
(VHM) with a total requirement, funding permitting, of up to 400
units. Both contractors have submitted their bids to France. A
decision is expected early next year, with first order expected to
be for about 50 to 60 units.
For the French market STK (Stand H10) would send the vehicles to
French company CEFA, which would fit specialised mission equipment.
The vehicles would then go to Thales, which would fit the
electronic equipment.
At Eurosatory, a Bronco is being shown in French Army markings and
fitted out as an Artillery Forward Observation Officer (FOO)
vehicle. Mounted over the front unit is a remote controlled
overhead weapon station supplied by Thales and armed with a 12.7mm
machine gun.
Singapore has already deployed a number of versions of the Bronco,
including ambulance, repair and recovery, load carrier, troop
carrier and fuel resupply vehicle. Other versions are under
development, including one carrying the STK 120mm SRAMS (Super
Rapid Advanced Mortar System).
Bronco is already being expanded, including use as a robotic
vehicle, as well as being fitted with a new advanced patented
coupling that links the front and rear units. This unique feature
allows the user to plug and play so that different units can be
attached as required by the mission.
In addition, each unit can be transported slung under a tactical
helicopter and then rapidly linked at their final
destination.
The units provide the crews with protection from small arms fire
and shell splinters, with higher levels of protection being an
option. The Caterpillar diesel engine meets EURO III requirements,
with the total available payload currently being 5,000kg.
The Bronco is also fully amphibious, being propelled in the water
by its tracks at a speed of 5km/h.
Export target: STK Bronco in French Army markings
JDW
2.The issue here is not few bucks Sg earn fr the sale,if any.
this show our products,though not 100% sg stuff,is in par
with G8.The main platform is developed by sg.
600 units !!
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