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DSEI 2015: ST Kinetics unveils Terrex 2

16th September 2015 - 11:27 GMT | by Chen Chuanren in Singapore

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Singapore Technologies (ST) Kinetics showcased a new and improved version of the 8x8 Terrex infantry carrier vehicle, the Terrex 2, at the DSEI exhibition in London.

Weighing 30 tonnes, the Terrex 2 is bigger than its predecessor and it has a capacity for one extra passenger – totalling 12 soldiers and two crewmen. The heavier body allows installation of a wider range of weaponry, armour and a payload of up to 9 tonnes. 

A distinctive feature applied for the first time in such a vehicle is its ‘V-over-V’ lower-hull design for enhanced blast protection. The driver’s compartment also utilises customisable

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Chen Chuanren is Shephard’s Singapore correspondent, covering primarily land and sea systems. He served in …

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