Denel’s Casspir now comes with firepower options
That it can now be fitted with 81mm mortar systems‚ anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons makes the Casspir the “most cost-effective vehicle in its class in the world”.That’s according to arms manufacturer Denel‚ which on Monday said the “versatility and range of Denel’s Casspir mine-protected vehicles has been expanded to accommodate the firepower requirements of different clients”.“This will attract the interest of defence clients looking for a versatile and cost-effective family of mine-resistant vehicles.”And‚ not only can “clients…select the type and range of firepower required to be fitted‚ the new variants of the Casspi 2000 can be fitted with the Plofadder mine-clearing system.Ashley Williams‚ general manager of Mechem – Denel’s mine-clearing division – said this is a reponse to “opportunities in defence markets where clients need a single platform with a number of variants to meet operational requirements”.Denel said it “is now able to produce a tailor-made Casspir according to the requirements of the client”‚ by fiiting “different modules…onto the standard platform system and then modified according to client specifications”.“Our clients can now use the same family of vehicles that offer superior levels of protection and mobility‚ but in different roles‚” said Williams...
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