FENNEK Multiplatform - MILITARY ANIMATION MACHINE
Fennek is a joint German-Dutch BRM program for the development and production of a highly mobile, airborne, autonomous combat reconnaissance vehicle.
612 machines are available in Germany and the Netherlands.
In Germany, the main manufacturer is Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG is short for KMW.
Fennek, in fact, is a wheeled platform on the basis of which up to 8 different types of combat vehicles can be implemented, depending on the tasks.
Baseline indicators:
Comparison of silhouettes: BRM LUCHS, BTR FUCHS, BRM FENNEK with extended "sensor head"
total weight up to 12 tons, length = 5,58 m, width 2,55 m, height (on the roof) = 1,79 m, air mobility: transport type C-130.
Gradeability over 60%, slopes over 35%. Turning radius 13 m. Overcoming ford 1 meter. Automatic tire pressure monitoring, drive: 4 × 4, 177 kW engine - aft, automatic gearbox + transfer case, maximum speed over 115 km / h, cruising range about 1000 km on the highway or 460 km - on the ground. Three crew members - driver, commander and radio operator / observer - can work autonomously for five days. Protection class: anti-bullet, anti-mine, improvised explosive devices.
The options are:
1. Fennek-EDUCATIONAL MACHINE (Motto "I see everything without being noticed"). German abbreviation -BAA.
Combat missions: intelligence. Due to its low altitude and characteristics that provide extremely low visibility in the infrared and radar range, as well as low noise levels, it optimally meets the requirements of reconnaissance actions in the enemy rear.
Features: remote to the height to 3,30 m unit, equipped with a thermal imager sensor, CCD day vision camera and laser rangefinder.
The unit on the tripod can be tilted to the sides, and can also be installed at a distance of up to 40 meters from the vehicle (switching and control through the CAM cable). BAA can identify and track targets day and night from a great distance. Observation and identification is provided by: a hybrid navigation system (GPS and inertial processing unit (IRE)), a laser range finder and a control unit. The coordinates of the location of objects are processed by the system control unit and automatically projected onto a digital map of the area.
German troops use armament command and control systems (FueWES), a universal interface that makes it easy to use the alternative hardware and software capabilities of individual countries (NATO).
It can also be equipped with systems: soil vibration sensor (BSA), radiation monitoring equipment, mini-UAV (Aladin) or remote mobile sensor systems (MoSeS).
2. FENNEK -RACKET TRANSPORTER (MRAT)
Vehicle for transporting anti-tank missiles
In the Dutch version of the MRat (medium-range PTR) -TZM rapid deployment, three missiles are located outside the hull and two more in the crew compartment.
3. FENNEK TEAM AND FUNCTIONAL MACHINE
Combat Machine Management and multifunctional option for the Dutch troops AD (common services) is a universal vehicle. On the site of surveillance and reconnaissance equipment material and facilities are located for use in various missions. Engineering and sapper units in Germany and the Netherlands received the first cars of this variant in 2005.
4. FENNEK - BOOTING AND EXPLORATION MACHINE FOR ARTILLERY
It was the first car released by the Fennek family in the "artillery observer" variant to test the capabilities of the platform. Since 2004, this system has been used with great success in the ISAF mission in Afghanistan by the Bundeswehr. A characteristic feature is the forced navigation system, which allows with very high accuracy to give the target location in height and azimuth. The target designation and the obtained information are redistributed to the artillery guidance system of the EAGLE II and to the artillery fire support officer. The control and the necessary correction are made by FueWES ADLER II Fennek. The artillery observer has an electronic map of the area for orientation.
5. FENNEK -JFST (Joint Fire Support Group)
For the German Bundeswehr, KMW delivered the JFST version. A group (two Fennek), each consisting of observers of artillery and advanced air observer (FAC). JFST has extremely powerful sensors of a new generation with a very high range, an additional channel for voice communication and data transmission (radio channel) with the Air Force and Navy. The laser pointer also can light the target for the Air Force.
6. FENNEK- Pioner (engineering vehicle)
In this version, Fennek is mainly used for reconnaissance and reconnaissance. Users use almost silent mobility, broad protection, self-defense ability, high level of autonomy and equipment with various equipment.
7.FENNEK - SWP (STINGER PLATFORM)
Modern mobile air defense system.
This variant (SWP) has a launcher with four Stinger missiles for air defense in the middle distance.
This machine is self-sufficient as a mobile PU air defense system, integration into the ground air defense system is also possible.
8. FENNEK-TACP
Air Force tactical support machine.
This option is used as part of a tactical command to control strike air forces. The crew is responsible for target designation and tactical guidance aviation on ground targets.
FUTE- FENEK 2
Revolution scalability.
Asymmetric scenarios require vehicles with excellent mobility and superior protection.
The Fennek 2 family meets this requirement and has a revolutionary drive concept.
The front and rear axles are equipped with two independent electronically controlled motors. This not only provides additional protection for vital components, but also makes the space between the engines scalable, so a modular concept can be used.
From version 4x4 with 3 man of the crew to version 6х6 with various specific modules for the required missions.
The Fennek 2 family has a large number of identical components, so the logistic load is significantly reduced.
The large net volume of Fennek 2 allows the integration of various equipment.
Features
Weight 7,5 - 24 t
5,0 length - 6,4 m
Width 2,5 m
Height 2,1 m
Engine power 2 x 150 kW
Maximum speed> 100 km / h
Crew 3 - 6
protection: anti-bullet, anti-mine, IED, RPG
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