File:Warthog All Terrain Protected Vehicle in Afghanistan MOD 45152744.jpg

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English: A 'Warthog' Fighting Vehicle is pictured on patrol in the Loy Mandah District of Afghanistan, during an operation to clear out an insurgent hotspot.

Warthog is a modified and better protected version of the Singapore Army Bronco. It is equipped with an upgraded cooling and filtration system, Bowman BCIP 5 communications fit, mine blast protection and Electronic Counter Measures (ECM).

Warthog provides Protected Mobility (PM) for the infantry with its protection, firepower and mobility. It also operates in a Mounted Close Combat (MCC) role and provide support to Dismounted Close Combat (DCC).

The vehicle is able to operate in a range of environments including the Green Zone and desert areas of Afghanistan. Warthog with its associated communications, ECM suite, mine blast protection, load carriage, crew served weapon system and increased tactical mobility & range will be a considerable enhancement to elements of ground manoeuvre capability in Afghanistan.

  • Organization: ARMY
  • Object Name: LKG-231011-Out-Nahidullah Op-034
  • Category: MOD
  • Supplemental Categories: Equipment, Vehicles, Patrol, Warthog, Operations, Theatres, Afghanistan
  • Keywords: Army, Equipment, Vehicle, Armoured, Personnel Carrier, APC, Tracked, All Terrain, Warthog
  • Country: Afghanistan
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Author Cpl George ABIPP RAF
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