BRITISH ARMY’S PANTHER
21st June 2012, Page 39
21st June 2012
Page 39
Page 39, 21st June 2012
— BRITISH ARMY’S PANTHER
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Several years ago, the British Army ordered 400 LMVs as part of a £160m contract. The Panther is the British Army variant of the LMV, and design modifications were made by BAE Systems to allow assembly at the company’s Land Systems plant in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
The weapon station can be armed with a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher.
Panthers have been delivered to the 1st Mechanised Brigade for use in Afghanistan.
Mobility is assisted by a run-flat system, allowing the vehicle to move even with completely deflated tyres.
In addition, Iveco Defence Vehicles has completed delivery of its largest order yet in the UK of 206 Iveco Trakkers at 6x6 and 8x8 configurations to support the Royal Engineers on operations.