Excalibur Armya member of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has signed a record-breaking export contract for the supply of Patriot armored vehicles to an undisclosed Asian country.
The agreement includes the sale of more than 100 units in various operational configurations. According to the company, the total value of the contract exceeds 300 million dollars, with a schedule for execution estimated at about three years, during which time all the tools will be delivered to the customer.
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A comprehensive military version package
The supply is not limited to transporting fighters only. The package includes:
- Mortars are moving
- Command and staff vehicles
- APCs
- Armored fighting vehicles on wheels
- Special versions for armored medical evacuation
The wide variety of configurations indicates an extensive effort to upgrade the customer’s ground capabilities, from indirect fire support to command, control and evacuation in a hostile environment.
The Patriot armored vehicle: evolution and capabilities
The Patriot armored vehicle was developed on a chassis basis Tatra Forceand was presented for the first time in 2017. In 2019, the Patriot II version was presented, with improved protection, an elongated body and more powerful engines (Cummins or Tatra).
Main technical characteristics:
- Capacity: up to 7 crew members
- Total weight: up to 17.5 tons
- Maximum speed: about 110 km/h on the road
- Protection: STANAG 4569 standards levels 2 to 4, providing resistance to shrapnel, ammunition and mine explosions
The set of technical specifications places the Patriot as a modular platform suitable for modern warfare that requires mobility, protection and versatility.
strategic importance
For Excalibur Army and CSG, the contract strengthens the presence in the international market and establishes the Patriot as a competitive product in the medium armored vehicle segment. For the customer, the purchase represents a significant leap forward in the capabilities of the ground forces using tools that meet NATO standards.
Source and photos: CSG | Militarnyi. This content is generated with the help of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial team.
