On the occasion of Eurosatory 2016, the Iveco Consortium Company - Oto Melara (CIO) will present the latest innovations in the armored vehicle sector.
The IOC will present the last evolution of the Centauro family in Paris Centaur II. Equipped with a latest generation 120 / 45 mm cannon, with integrated “pepper box” mouth brake and automatic loading system, the Centaur II represents the logical evolution of the Centaur, the first antitank rotated 8x8 in the world with a high-pressure cannon.
Il Centaur II it has firepower equal to that of the most modern battle tanks and it is capable of firing all the latest generation ammunition from NATO, APFSDS and multi-role 120mm.
To ensure maximum mobility, a latest-generation engine, new automatic transmission, and an electronic braking and control system have been adopted. Although maintaining the transmission to H, characteristic element of the family Centaur, the frame has been modified to guarantee better anti-mine and anti-IED protection, latest-generation ballistic add-ons installed on the hull that ensure maximum protection against kinetic energy projectiles. The tower also follows the concept of modular protection using ballistic add-ons. The ammunition located in the hull and in the tower are separated from the crew area by explosion-proof septa separators, pre-carved panels to contain the effects of a deflagration and dedicated anti-explosion systems to guarantee the crew greater safety. The tower of Centaur II it is equipped with the latest generation optics for the commander and the gunner and a series of communication and command and control systems that ensure maximum awareness of the situation. One can be installed on the tower Hitrole Light RCWS able to increase flexibility in scenarios other-than-war, ensuring maximum protection for the crew.
Another family vehicle Centaur on display is the Centaur AIFV / OWS 30 Arrow which combines the proven reliability of the Family means Centaur to a hull designed to ensure maximum crew safety. Its excellent tactical mobility is given by the powerful automatic transmission engine and improved steering capability on the 3 axles. The HITFIST OWS 30mm tower is installed on the overhead version, a remotely controlled weapon system developed with the latest technologies in the electronic sector for signatures and human-machine interfaces. The main weapon is an 30mm cannon, electronically controlled in elevation, swing and during shooting.
Il Centaur VBM Door Mortar presents the same characteristics of mobility and versatility of the family Centaur. An 2R2M grooved mortar from 120 mm is installed on the platform, which offers numerous advantages in terms of precision, focus distance, speed of shooting, protection and ergonomics thanks to the semi-automatic loading system and electro-hydraulic interlocking and tilting interlocks. 'elevation.
The vehicle, with its weapon system, can be used easily in safe conditions, offering full support to the combat units. The Communication, Command and Control System installed together with the Control and Command System for Artillery allows a full integration of the platform in a net-centric scenario.
