Engineering:Enigma APC
| Enigma | |
|---|---|
| Type | Armored personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | UAE |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Emirates Defense Technology |
| Designed | 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Emirates Defense Technology |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 28.0 tonnes (27.6 long tons; 30.9 short tons) |
| Length | 8.4 metres (28 ft) |
| Width | 2.9 metres (9 ft 6 in) |
| Crew | 3 crew +8 passenger |
Main armament |
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Secondary armament | 1×7.62 mm PKT machine gun |
| Engine | Caterpillar C13 Diesel 711 horsepower (530 kW) |
| Suspension | wheeled 8×8 |
Operational range | 400 kilometres (250 mi) |
| Speed | 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) |
The Enigma is an 8×8 wheeled amphibious armored personnel carrier developed by Emirates Defense Technology in UAE. It was introduced at IDEX 2015.
Design
The vehicle was designed and built in the UAE.[1]
The driver sits at the front-left side with the engine to his right, the crew also includes a commander and gunner. The turret is in the middle, and the passenger compartment, which accommodates eight soldiers with their gear, is located at the rear.[2] Soldiers enter and leave the vehicle via the powered rear door and roof hatches. Air-conditioning has been added for the comfort of crew and passengers.[citation needed]
The vehicle weighs 28 long tons (28 t).[1] It measures 8.4 metres (28 ft) in length and 2.9 metres (9 ft 6 in) in width.[2]
Weapons
The Enigma is fitted with the turret of a Russian BMP-3 with 100 mm cannon, coaxial 30 mm machine gun, coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun, and smoke grenade launchers.[2] The 100 mm cannon auto-loader is able to fire 10 rounds per minute, firing HE-FRAG projectiles beside ordinary and laser-guided anti-tank ammunition. It can launch laser-guided projectiles in the same manner as ordinary rounds.[citation needed]
The 30 mm auto-cannon is used against ground and low flying air targets with a range of 2 km against ground targets and 4 km against helicopters.[citation needed] Other proposed versions include a fire support vehicle (FSV) with a 155 mm howitzer, and an air defense vehicle fitted with automatic cannons.[2]
Protection
Enigma's front arc is able to withstand 30 mm armor-piercing rounds while other parts of the vehicle resist against 14.5 mm armor-piercing rounds. Additionally applied armor can be fitted according to customer requirements.[citation needed] The vehicle has a v-shaped hull to resist mines and IED explosions. The tires feature a 'run-flat' capability.[2] Enigma has been provided with a battlefield management system (BMS), active defense suit, periscopes, local cameras and an NBC protection kit.[citation needed]
Engine
The Enigma is powered by a Caterpillar turbocharged diesel engine developing 700 horsepower (520 kW).[2] On paved streets, the Enigma can reach 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) and has a range of around 400 kilometres (250 mi).[2] The vehicle has an all-wheel steering capability. On water, the Enigma uses two propellers fixed to the rear of the hull.[2]
Variants
- Enigma AMFV - Base series designation.
- Enigma IFV - Infantry fighting vehicle.
- Enigma air defense variant with Rheinmettall Skyranger 35 turret[1]
- Enigma CCV - command & control vehicle.
- Enigma - Fire support vehicle equipped with BAE systems M777 light weight howitzer (155mm caliber).[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Haider, Haseeb (25 February 2015). "Emirates Defence Technologies’ armoured vehicle ready for trials" (in en). Khaleej Times. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/emirates-defence-technologies-armoured-vehicle-ready-for-trials.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Enigma 8x8 Armoured Modular Fighting Vehicle". Army Technology. https://www.army-technology.com/projects/enigma-8x8-armoured-modular-fighting-vehicle/.
- ↑ D’Argonne, Sawyer. "BAE Systems and Emirates Defense Technology team up on M777 Howitzer in the UAE". https://www.baesystems.com/en/article/bae-systems-and-emirates-defense-technology-team-up-on-m777-howitzer-in-the-uae.
External links
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