UAE presented the armored personnel carrier EDT Enigma AMFV
22 February in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) launched the international exhibition of weapons and military equipment IDEX-2015. This event is attended by many enterprises from the UAE and foreign countries. Several exhibition stands are occupied by the exposition of companies and organizations of the defense industry of the UAE. Perhaps the most interesting exhibit of UAE stands is the prototype of the promising armored personnel carrier EDT Enigma AMFV.
Shortly before the exhibition began, Emirated Defense Technology (EDT) completed the assembly of the first prototype of the advanced Enigma AMFV armored vehicle (Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle - “Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle”). The first prototype is made in the configuration of an armored personnel carrier with a Russian-made combat module. However, the Enigma chassis can also be used to create techniques of other classes. Known about the work on the creation of self-propelled anti-aircraft installation and self-propelled guns with a caliber 155 mm. All these projects, apparently, are still at the design stage, which is why so far only one armored personnel carrier has been built, which will have to undergo a complex of necessary tests.
The project Enigma AMFV was originally called Nimr 8x8 and was positioned as a new car of the same name family: UAE several years ago launched the production of Nimr armored vehicles with the wheel formula 4x4. Nevertheless, over time it was decided to rename the project, probably due to the most serious differences from the existing armored car. At the moment, the new armored vehicle is called Enigma. This armored personnel carrier and other vehicles at its base will be further offered to the UAE armed forces. How successful this development will be is too early to say.
The appearance of the Enigma AMFV shown by the BTR suggests that EDT engineers, when developing this car, took into account foreign projects of similar armored vehicles. For this reason, the new "Enigma" in appearance and layout of the case resembles a mass of foreign technology. However, there are some characteristic features. First of all it is necessary to note the big height of the car. It seems that the roof of the hull is located at a height of at least 2,5 m above the ground.
The layout of the housing units is a classic for modern technology of this class. In the front of the hull are some units, behind which are the office of management with the workplace of the driver (on the left side) and the engine compartment (on the right). Immediately behind them is the habitable volume, given under the combat and amphibious branch. On the roof of the tower there is a shoulder strap on which a suitable combat module can be installed. The aft part of the hull, depending on the modification, is given for the placement of the landing force or the necessary aggregates / loads.
The armored body of the EDT Enigma AMFV has the usual "faceted" shape formed by several straight sheets. The front part is assembled from several inclined sheets, and the upper frontal part has a rather complex shape associated with the placement of some units inside the case. The roof and sides are even, but the transition between them is made in the form of a small oblong inclined sheet. Ballistic protection level unknown. Probably, the Enigma can protect the crew from rifle bullets. weapons, including large-caliber. Characteristic fasteners on the surface of the housing of the sample shown may indicate the presence of additional mounted protection modules. To protect against explosive devices, the bottom of the case has a special V-shape, designed to divert the shock wave to the side of the case.
The EDT Enigma AMFV BTR was heavy enough. Its combat weight is declared at 28 tons. To ensure high performance with this weight, an engine of adequate power is required. The machine is equipped with a Caterpillar C13 diesel engine with an 711 horsepower, coupled with an automatic transmission manufactured by the same company. In the eight-wheel chassis, an independent arm suspension with shock absorbers is used. These units are developed by the Irish company Timoney Technology. A curious feature of the suspension is its architecture, based on the use of many relatively small elements. Due to this, it is claimed that repair is significantly simplified in case of damage, for example, after an explosion at an explosive device. To overcome the water obstacles are provided jet propulsion. Two such units are located in the rear part of the hull, above the rear wheels.
The new UAE armored personnel carrier has a fairly large size, which made it possible to equip it with relatively powerful weapons. The prototype presented at the IDEX-2015 exhibition received a Russian-made Bakhcha combat module, borrowed from the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle. The latter is actively used by the UAE armed forces, because of which the creation of an armored personnel carrier with “Bakhchoy” can be a reasonable and expedient step. Thus, the prototype machine carries an 2А70 caliber gun 100 mm, 30-mm automatic gun 2А72 and a PCT machine gun of the 7,62 mm caliber. The Enigma armored personnel carrier in this configuration will be able to support infantry with the help of various types of projectiles, guided missiles and machine-gun fire.
Despite the use of a sufficiently large combat module, in the body of the Enigma AMFV BTR there is still room for a landing of eight people. In the stern of the hull there are eight seats installed along the sides. The fighters must get into the car and leave it through a lowered ramp in the rear hull sheet. Raising and lowering the ramp is proposed to implement using hydraulic cylinders. In case of damage to the hydraulic system, a manually openable door is provided in the ramp.
Own crew of an armored personnel carrier in the configuration presented at the exhibition consists of three people. The driver is in front of the hull and has its own sunroof, equipped with viewing devices. Places of the commander and the operator-gunner are located in the double tower. To monitor the situation and control weapons, the commander and the gunner can use a variety of equipment. In the roof of the tower there are two hatches.
The project name reflects the modularity of the new armored vehicle. Indeed, the specialists of EDT and related organizations are currently working on the creation of new projects of armored vehicles based on the Enigma chassis, differing from each other in the combat modules used. As follows from the available information, the most active cooperation is with Russian defense enterprises. Thus, the exhibition prototype received the Bakhcha combat module, and in the future another unit of a similar purpose, created in Russia, can be installed on the Enigma AMFV chassis.
A few days before the start of the IDEX-2015 exhibition, the Russian corporation Uralvagonzavod spoke about its plans for cooperation with foreign colleagues. Among other things, it is planned to implement a joint project with the Emirate company, the essence of which is to install the new AU-220М combat module on the Enigma chassis. The new Russian combat module is equipped with an 57-mm automatic cannon, which, according to its creators, should significantly increase the firepower of armored vehicles. The prototype of the AU-220M module, like the prototype Enigma, was demonstrated at an exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
In the near future, work on the creation of a self-propelled artillery installation based on the Enigma AMFV chassis should be completed. This machine should receive a new combat module, equipped with a light howitzer M777 caliber 155 mm. Such a machine will be able to hit targets at ranges up to 25-30 km. In the case of guided missiles, the effective firing range will be able to reach 40 km with high precision hits.
In the future, the customer will be able to purchase not only BTR and SAU, but also ZSU based on the Enigma AMFV chassis. Such a modification of the car will be equipped with a Skyranger combat module developed by Rheinmetall Air Defense (formerly Oerlikon Contraves). This combat module is a turret with an automatic gun caliber 35 mm. A set of surveillance equipment, fire control system and other equipment, according to the manufacturer, provide effective destruction of targets at distances up to 4 km.
As the main customer of combat vehicles of the EDT Enigma AMFV family are considered the UAE armed forces. They may be interested in both armored personnel carriers and other vehicles based on a common chassis. First of all, such equipment can be supplied to ground forces, although the ability to overcome water obstacles by swimming can open the way to the marines. In the future, deliveries to third-country armies are possible.
Nevertheless, it is too early to talk about supplies. At the moment there is only one instance of a promising vehicle in the configuration of an armored personnel carrier. He just has to go to the test, the results of which potential customers will be able to determine whether they need such a technique. The deadlines for completing the tests and the possible appearance of a contract for the supply of armored vehicles of the Enigma AMFV family are understandably unknown. Perhaps the first news on this account will appear as soon as possible.
On the materials of the sites:
http://janes.com/
http://emiratesdefense.com/
http://sdarabia.com/
http://wam.ae/
http://bmpd.livejournal.com/
Shortly before the exhibition began, Emirated Defense Technology (EDT) completed the assembly of the first prototype of the advanced Enigma AMFV armored vehicle (Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle - “Armored Modular Fighting Vehicle”). The first prototype is made in the configuration of an armored personnel carrier with a Russian-made combat module. However, the Enigma chassis can also be used to create techniques of other classes. Known about the work on the creation of self-propelled anti-aircraft installation and self-propelled guns with a caliber 155 mm. All these projects, apparently, are still at the design stage, which is why so far only one armored personnel carrier has been built, which will have to undergo a complex of necessary tests.
The project Enigma AMFV was originally called Nimr 8x8 and was positioned as a new car of the same name family: UAE several years ago launched the production of Nimr armored vehicles with the wheel formula 4x4. Nevertheless, over time it was decided to rename the project, probably due to the most serious differences from the existing armored car. At the moment, the new armored vehicle is called Enigma. This armored personnel carrier and other vehicles at its base will be further offered to the UAE armed forces. How successful this development will be is too early to say.
The appearance of the Enigma AMFV shown by the BTR suggests that EDT engineers, when developing this car, took into account foreign projects of similar armored vehicles. For this reason, the new "Enigma" in appearance and layout of the case resembles a mass of foreign technology. However, there are some characteristic features. First of all it is necessary to note the big height of the car. It seems that the roof of the hull is located at a height of at least 2,5 m above the ground.
The layout of the housing units is a classic for modern technology of this class. In the front of the hull are some units, behind which are the office of management with the workplace of the driver (on the left side) and the engine compartment (on the right). Immediately behind them is the habitable volume, given under the combat and amphibious branch. On the roof of the tower there is a shoulder strap on which a suitable combat module can be installed. The aft part of the hull, depending on the modification, is given for the placement of the landing force or the necessary aggregates / loads.
The armored body of the EDT Enigma AMFV has the usual "faceted" shape formed by several straight sheets. The front part is assembled from several inclined sheets, and the upper frontal part has a rather complex shape associated with the placement of some units inside the case. The roof and sides are even, but the transition between them is made in the form of a small oblong inclined sheet. Ballistic protection level unknown. Probably, the Enigma can protect the crew from rifle bullets. weapons, including large-caliber. Characteristic fasteners on the surface of the housing of the sample shown may indicate the presence of additional mounted protection modules. To protect against explosive devices, the bottom of the case has a special V-shape, designed to divert the shock wave to the side of the case.
The EDT Enigma AMFV BTR was heavy enough. Its combat weight is declared at 28 tons. To ensure high performance with this weight, an engine of adequate power is required. The machine is equipped with a Caterpillar C13 diesel engine with an 711 horsepower, coupled with an automatic transmission manufactured by the same company. In the eight-wheel chassis, an independent arm suspension with shock absorbers is used. These units are developed by the Irish company Timoney Technology. A curious feature of the suspension is its architecture, based on the use of many relatively small elements. Due to this, it is claimed that repair is significantly simplified in case of damage, for example, after an explosion at an explosive device. To overcome the water obstacles are provided jet propulsion. Two such units are located in the rear part of the hull, above the rear wheels.
The new UAE armored personnel carrier has a fairly large size, which made it possible to equip it with relatively powerful weapons. The prototype presented at the IDEX-2015 exhibition received a Russian-made Bakhcha combat module, borrowed from the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle. The latter is actively used by the UAE armed forces, because of which the creation of an armored personnel carrier with “Bakhchoy” can be a reasonable and expedient step. Thus, the prototype machine carries an 2А70 caliber gun 100 mm, 30-mm automatic gun 2А72 and a PCT machine gun of the 7,62 mm caliber. The Enigma armored personnel carrier in this configuration will be able to support infantry with the help of various types of projectiles, guided missiles and machine-gun fire.
Despite the use of a sufficiently large combat module, in the body of the Enigma AMFV BTR there is still room for a landing of eight people. In the stern of the hull there are eight seats installed along the sides. The fighters must get into the car and leave it through a lowered ramp in the rear hull sheet. Raising and lowering the ramp is proposed to implement using hydraulic cylinders. In case of damage to the hydraulic system, a manually openable door is provided in the ramp.
Own crew of an armored personnel carrier in the configuration presented at the exhibition consists of three people. The driver is in front of the hull and has its own sunroof, equipped with viewing devices. Places of the commander and the operator-gunner are located in the double tower. To monitor the situation and control weapons, the commander and the gunner can use a variety of equipment. In the roof of the tower there are two hatches.
The project name reflects the modularity of the new armored vehicle. Indeed, the specialists of EDT and related organizations are currently working on the creation of new projects of armored vehicles based on the Enigma chassis, differing from each other in the combat modules used. As follows from the available information, the most active cooperation is with Russian defense enterprises. Thus, the exhibition prototype received the Bakhcha combat module, and in the future another unit of a similar purpose, created in Russia, can be installed on the Enigma AMFV chassis.
A few days before the start of the IDEX-2015 exhibition, the Russian corporation Uralvagonzavod spoke about its plans for cooperation with foreign colleagues. Among other things, it is planned to implement a joint project with the Emirate company, the essence of which is to install the new AU-220М combat module on the Enigma chassis. The new Russian combat module is equipped with an 57-mm automatic cannon, which, according to its creators, should significantly increase the firepower of armored vehicles. The prototype of the AU-220M module, like the prototype Enigma, was demonstrated at an exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
In the near future, work on the creation of a self-propelled artillery installation based on the Enigma AMFV chassis should be completed. This machine should receive a new combat module, equipped with a light howitzer M777 caliber 155 mm. Such a machine will be able to hit targets at ranges up to 25-30 km. In the case of guided missiles, the effective firing range will be able to reach 40 km with high precision hits.
In the future, the customer will be able to purchase not only BTR and SAU, but also ZSU based on the Enigma AMFV chassis. Such a modification of the car will be equipped with a Skyranger combat module developed by Rheinmetall Air Defense (formerly Oerlikon Contraves). This combat module is a turret with an automatic gun caliber 35 mm. A set of surveillance equipment, fire control system and other equipment, according to the manufacturer, provide effective destruction of targets at distances up to 4 km.
As the main customer of combat vehicles of the EDT Enigma AMFV family are considered the UAE armed forces. They may be interested in both armored personnel carriers and other vehicles based on a common chassis. First of all, such equipment can be supplied to ground forces, although the ability to overcome water obstacles by swimming can open the way to the marines. In the future, deliveries to third-country armies are possible.
Nevertheless, it is too early to talk about supplies. At the moment there is only one instance of a promising vehicle in the configuration of an armored personnel carrier. He just has to go to the test, the results of which potential customers will be able to determine whether they need such a technique. The deadlines for completing the tests and the possible appearance of a contract for the supply of armored vehicles of the Enigma AMFV family are understandably unknown. Perhaps the first news on this account will appear as soon as possible.
On the materials of the sites:
http://janes.com/
http://emiratesdefense.com/
http://sdarabia.com/
http://wam.ae/
http://bmpd.livejournal.com/
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