At the IDEX-2013 arms exhibition, CMI Defence of Belgium, Luch of Ukraine and Doosan DST of South Korea unveiled a new concept demonstrator medium tank with a 120/150mm gun turret.
with the complete system weighing 25 tonnes. The combination of the Cockerill XC-8 concept-turret with the Doosan K21 chassis promises a significant advance in terms of medium-weight direct-fire capability. Tactical mobility and flexibility is further enhanced by the vehicle’s ability to swim without assistance at full combat weight.
Also shown at IDEX was the 16-t BTR-3E (8x8) armored personnel carrier (APC) from Ukraine fitted with the latest Cockerill CSE 90LP two-person turret. The latter is armed with a low-pressure 90mm smoothbore gun that can fire a wide range of ammunition. This project is being promoted by Ukroboronservice State Concern,
while State Enterprise ‘Machinery and Repair Plant of Kiev’ manufactured the baseline APC with an expanded-diameter turret ring to accommodate a heavier turret. According to statements made by CMI Defence officials at IDEX 2013 exhibition, the BTR-3 APC fitted with new Cockerill CSE 90LP turret will carry a price tag of some USD 2 million. Missile rounds are so far not listed in the selection of ammunition types available for the BTR-3E/Cockerill CSE 90LP medium tank. In the meanwhile, Luch has completed the development of a new 90mm antitank missile with a tandem warhead, which was revealed at IDEX exhibition as Falarick 90. UDR
Controlled family Guided missile Falarick 120
Guided missile Falarick 105
Round and guided missile Falarick 90
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