NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Plasan Sandcat M-LPV Mine-resistant Light Patrol Vehicle Peripheral protection is modular and can be configured between Stanag 2 and Stanag 3 (or equivalent) subject to payload requirements. The Oshkosh M-ATV and Plasan Sandcat are proper vehicles which can well fulfill the role of over-priced SPVs and they cost half the price. So how about the next best thing? To immediately recognise the Stormer it is sufficient to look at the windscreen: this is now split in two, reducing crack problems and lowering the cost of replacement in case of damages. The Oshkosh M-ATV is a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle developed by the Oshkosh Corporation for the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) program. With its SandCat Stormer Plasan looks at light multi-mission units that should be formed in the Colombian military, the vehicle being a modular platform that exploits the considerable military knowledge of the company. 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Featuring a station wagon style body and 8 seats it was designed as a low-profile vehicle for use by elite units. Find out more here. Yes, responding to my demands for the ultimate inter-urban commuting vehicle after driving one a year or so ago, armoring and composites specialist Plasan has finally made the SandCat … Now joining the range is the StormRider models, the first new vehicles which are based on Plasan’s 4th generation SandCat architecture. Intended to replace M1114 HMMWVs, it is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier previous MRAPs but with improved mobility. Unfortunately, in conversation with Plasan's Director of Design, the ineffable Nir Kahn, it turns out that not only can I not have one in red, but I can't have one at all. With Plasan modular armour the vehicle can be configured with … Republic of Korea Marine Corps SPIKE NLOS launch vehicle (Plasan SandCat) Non Shitty Weekend. "You need to be able to demonstrate why you need protection from armor-piercing AK47 rounds, and suffice it to say that most individuals who need that sort of protection are not the sort of people who would get permission to have it. Future Artillery Online: less nine-liners and more call-for-fire? Rear suspensions used to be with coil springs and arm, the new vehicle having leaf-spring suspensions, also more rugged thus more reliable, while traction and comfort remain the same in cross-country according to company technicians. Beside the Stormer Plasan is also promoting its Guarder law enforcement vehicle, which can carry up to 24 police officers. Would be great to have one as a daily driver. SPEAR MK2 is a fully autonomous, soft-recoil 120mm mortar based on a 4×4 light wheeled armoured vehicle. SandCat family of 4X4 armored vehicles, offers the flexibility and robustness needed for every defense and security mission. including: law enforcement, SWAT and special forces, peacekeeping, border patrol and armed conflict. Approximately 700 SandCats have been produced since 2004, and while Plasan has never released complete details, these are known to b… I say it's a good idea…. An Elbit Spear Mk 2 mortar on the back of a Plasan Sandcat light armored vehicle. Plasan has extensive experience designing and building full-sized tactical vehicles. on FLIR: from situational awareness to situational understanding. Close. 52 comments. ", Which sounds like a 'maybe' to me. But we don't sell to private individuals (no matter how much you beg) because there are issues of getting end-user licenses for the armor and technology. Meet EDR Magazine at these exhibitions worldwide in 2020-21 : Airbus-built CSO-2 French military Earth observation satellite launched successfully, Saipem and Drass sign with the Directorate of Naval Armaments of the General Secretariat of Defence a contract for the supply of the new submarine rescue system, Royal Thailand Army receives Rafael’s SPIKE Missile systems, BAE Systems collaborates with UAVTEK to develop nano ‘Bug’ drone, Bundeswehr Heron 1 : one year of flight ops in Mali. SandCat, Plasan’s family of 4X4 armored vehicles, offers the flexibility and robustness needed for every defense and security mission. But the spike launcher probably ups the price a bit. A desirable new outlier, though, remains strictly off-limits. Tanks are largely impossible to parallel park. Would look great in red. "Apart from the RHD variant which we've engineered ourselves, the other thing we’re always asked for is a civilian version. In July 2007 Plasan released information about a new version of the Sand Cat, the "Sand Cat Plus". With three decades of experience and over 32,000 vehicles across the globe fitted with our protection solutions, Plasan has a unique understanding of … SandCat, Plasan’s family of 4X4 armored vehicles, offers the flexibility and robustness needed for every defense and security mission. With our industry-best talent and extensive in-house capabilities, including custom media blasting and seven-axis GMAW robotic welding, Plasan expertly balances precision and innovation with speed and efficiency to deliver first rate commercial metal solutions at highly competitive prices. UPDATE: Oshkosh Truck has licensed Plasan Sasa’s F350-based Caracal, and is now offering it as the “Sandcat” for the light protected vehicle category. With its many design wins, Plasan has emerged as a world leader – providing the right solution at the right price. Maximum speed is purposely limited to 125 km/h, the Plasan vehicle being able to climb 60% ramps and to drive on 39% side slope. But you can see the point; a slightly elevated seating position, practical space, compact dimensions and a generally less cringing attitude to potholes and speedbumps. Its influence on the MRAP, M-ATV and JLTV, as well as its Sandcat armored utility and personnel carriers, uniquely position the company to develop a small, lightweight and survivable combat vehicle for tomorrow’s battlefields. Tanks are largely impossible to parallel park. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. Multi-layered Know-How. Both the Panhard SPV and Plasan Sandcat have very good mobility. Plasan StormRider Light Armored Vehicles The new armored floor design achieves a higher level of underbelly mine protection without paying the usual price in weight and height. The sand cat (Felis margarita), also known as the sand dune cat, is a small wild cat living in sandy and stony deserts far from water sources. Commuting can be a tricky business, and it seems most cities are increasingly filled with lifestyle crossovers hell-bent on never actually doing anything resembling the things depicted in the sales brochure. on Thailand trusts Leonardo to provide another radar for its air defence, on CAE awarded contract to deliver additional PC-21 full-mission simulator for French Air Force, on Elbit Systems ATMOS Iron Sabre ready for its first shooting in the US, on Schiebel: new missions for the S-100 and its bigger brother, the S-300, in development, on France: President Macron confirms that the future aircraft carrier will feature nuclear propulsion, on Leonardo: more on the C-27J Next Generation, on Speed-LR: a new long range surveillance system from Controp, on AUSA Noon Report: US Army modernisation steams ahead, on First sea trials for the Qatar’s new first-of-class multi-purpose corvette, on French Army; the Scorpion is ready to sting, on EDA Annual Conference: “Sustaining European Defence”. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chris McGann has joined Plasan North America (PNA) as Field Service Representative, effective July 14, 2020. With our industry-best talent and extensive in-house capabilities, including custom media blasting and seven-axis GMAW robotic welding, Plasan expertly balances precision and innovation with speed and efficiency to deliver first rate commercial metal solutions at highly competitive prices. FLIR: from situational awareness to situational understanding. Israeli Plasan, a benchmark in the armour business and a vehicles producer, could not miss Expodefensa, Colombia being among its customers, Army and Police deploying overall 13 SandCat vehicles. So how about the next best thing? Plasan Solutions and Complex Demands. Plasan SandCat with Cardom 120mm mortar, SandCat has become the main APC of the army with many different configurations, Israel's Elbit Systems is Building Defense Industry Facilities in Azerbaijan The Israeli defense company Elbit Systems is building a … on Future Artillery Online: less nine-liners and more call-for-fire? Some of which resemble the Marianas Trench and tank trap stones respectively. The conversation also turned to the possibility of making a SandCat Stormer with Martini stripes, but that's got more to do with Nir's own personal obsession rather than operational necessity. “The Rock”) offers a purpose-designed urban warfare vehicle that has performed well in Iraq, at about the price of an up-armored Hummer. Copyright © 2019 edrmagazine.eu. The Stormer can host up to 11 people, all in individual seats, a considerable progress over the TPV that could carry 8 people, those in the back on benches; not only this increases comfort, but more important the adoption of energy absorbing seats allows to considerably improve safety. First of all the wheelbase is much longer, 3,429 mm versus 2,946 mm of the TPV; this means that the drive shaft works at a better angle, reducing maintenance and improving reliability. Plasan is a global leader in offering safer vehicle environments and survivability solutions for defense and security forces. On the display, the Spear Mk 2 is installed on a Plasan Sandcat (Stormer) armored vehicle. The upgraded system provides an improved field of regard, wider area coverage, quick deployment and has an autonomous or manual operation by 2-3 crew members. A true all-terrain vehicle, the SandCat is able to ford streams, cross trenches, climb vertical steps, handle steep inclines and hazardous side slopes and to cruise at speed across sand, rocks, mud and ice. Posted by 1 month ago. What do you think are included in the? Plasan offers a variety of vehicle protection solutions, including advanced kitted armor hulls, the Guarder and SandCat armored tactical vehicles, and a wide range of survivability and personal protection solutions. Plasan SandCat Stormer is the lightest tactical armored vehicle providing such a high protection level. In contrast to the military Sand Cat, the Plus is fitted with full … With its sandy to light grey fur, it is well camouflaged in a desert environment. So the closest we do to civilian SandCats are the police versions. All rights reserved. Minor edits have been made by the TopGear.com.ph editors. by Patchesagain: 3:18pm On Jul 26, 2015; Henry120: Superior mobility = wrong! By Paolo Valpolini Following the announcement of the selection of its ATMOS Iron Sabre for the US Army 155 mm, ROTORCRAFT ASIA – UNMANNED SYSTEMS ASIA 27-29 July. Minor edits have been made. Hardly a week goes by that someone doesn't ask me if they can have one in red. Go-anywhere, survive-anything transportation can be had for a dear price. The system is prepared and ready to fire the first round in sixty seconds from a halt. Although the number is small, the door is open and now Plasan is … Originally it was intended to replace the AIL Storm jeeps in service with Israel Defense Forces. Curb weight varies depending on protection, 6 t at the lowest and 6.7 at the heaviest, payload thus shifting from 1.85 t to 1.15 t. The 7.7 m3 cabin protection is Level 2+ according to STANAG 4569, standard floor protection being 2a/1b; a kit however allows to increase it at 2a/2b. The prices for those vehicles are clear. NBA rookie says 'I love you' to mom with a brand-new Audi. Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Centrifude ( m ): 10:31pm On Jul 25 , 2015 on BAE Systems Awarded a USAF Skyborg Contract. The Sand Cat is a composite armored vehicle designed by Plasan of Israel. Which means that the next logical step is to actually use a tank, except that would be ridiculous. Yes, responding to my demands for the ultimate inter-urban commuting vehicle after driving one a year or so ago, armoring and composites specialist Plasan has finally made the SandCat Stormer armored SUV completely practical as a daily driver. The SandCat (Hebrew: פלסן קרקל‎) is a composite armored vehicle designed by the then Plasan Sasa (now Plasan) of Israel. It's also based on a Ford F-550 SuperDuty, so one assumes that a local Ford dealer can handle servicing without a problem. The mortar system was developed by Elbit Systems to support the rapid engagement operations conducted by armed forces. The SandCat provides a high level of protection for the crew while maintaining excellent maneuverability capabilities. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Topgear.com.ph. The new chassisless design allows it to achieve a higher level of underbody mine protection without paying the usual price in weight and height. Side portholes and a roof turret add extra visibility, defensive power and flexibility. It is based on a commercial Ford F-Series chassis shortened to a 2.84 m (112 in) wh.. SandCat can carry up to 10 troops with full equipment in its secure STANAG 3 Kitted Hull. The Stormer can be transported inside a C-130 aircraft, the Colombian Aviation being equipped with such model. It stacks up: highly maneuverable (in context of this sort of thing, presumably), high seating position (for up to 10), ability to withstand grenade attack and consistent fire from armor-piercing rounds, sat-nav, air-con, SCAT (Safe Crowd Attenuating Technology) non-lethal crowd control system (including multi-shot 40mm smoke/gas grenade launcher, Long Range Acoustic Device and Light Dazzler), a decent trunk and full set of rubber mats as standard. Its head-and-body length ranges from 39–52 cm … Re: African Militaries Strictly Discussions Thread. The latest models were shown for the first time at Eurosatory 2018. The Sandcat light protected vehicle was originally developed by Plasan of Israel. It was first publicly revealed in 2005 as the Caracal. Now, obviously this sort of thing is more usually used for law enforcement, border patrol and peacekeeping duties, but I don't see why it can't be used for simple commuting. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chris McGann has joined Plasan North America (PNA) as Field Service Representative, effective July 14, … The SandCat is based on a commercial Ford F-Series chassis. The company has designed, developed and manufactured the highly successful SandCat family of 8.5t 4x4 armoured vehicles, which serve police and special forces in 15 countries on five continents. The SandCat, which is presented as a single CamelCase word, was shown publicly for the first time at AUSA during October 2005. This vehicle was developed to fill the gap between armored HMMWVs and mine resistant protected vehicles. With our industry-best talent and extensive in-house capabilities, including custom media blasting and seven-axis GMAW robotic welding, Plasan expertly balances precision and innovation with speed and efficiency to deliver first rate commercial metal solutions at highly competitive prices. And a bike rack will fit. The chassis remains that of the Ford F-550 fitted with a V-8 300 hp engine that provides a 34 hp/t, GVW being 8,845 kg. Israeli Plasan, a benchmark in the armour business and a vehicles producer, could not miss Expodefensa, Colombia being among its customers, Army and Police deploying overall 13 SandCat vehicles. The Stormer leverages all recent breakthrough in armour technology, providing a protection similar to the previous vehicles while reducing the armour weight. Plasan is showing three new vehicles at Eurosatory in Paris from today – two are all new, and one is making its European début having been unveiled at Expo Seguridad in Mexico in April this year.. Press Release:-HYRAX is a new Light Armoured All-Terrain Vehicle, based on the class-leading Mercedes-Benz G-wagen chassis. BAE Systems Awarded a USAF Skyborg Contract. The vehicles already in service are of the TPV (Tactical Protector Vehicle) model on which the Stormer has a number of new advanced features improving performances. The SandCat is based on an upgraded commercial off-the-shelf Ford F-Series 4x4 chassis, adapted by Oshkosh Defense for military use and fitted with Plasan advanced Metal Composite & Ceramics Composite armor. Although the number is small, the door is open and now Plasan is promoting the latest version of its SandCat, the Stormer. The sandCat is an optimal, all-mission utility vehicle that was created with the best of Plasan’s modern engineering and technologies . Republic of Korea Marine Corps SPIKE NLOS launch vehicle (Plasan SandCat) Non Shitty Weekend. That the next logical step is to actually use a tank, that. A 4×4 light wheeled armoured vehicle protection for the first round in seconds. Spvs and they cost half the price design allows it to achieve a higher of. 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