Discover the FORTRESS MK2, the median APC from Arquus, during the Eurosatory 2024 industrial dynamic demonstrations from June 17 to 21, from 9:45 to 10:30 and from 16:00 to 16:45, at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center.
This 4×4 armored combat vehicle will be presented in a troop-transport version, and will operate over rough terrain in a high-intensity scenario.
Drawing on its long experience in numerous theaters of operation, Arquus has integrated the latest technologies and most advanced processes into the FORTRESS MK2, making this product particularly efficient and seamless.
Its new armored hull provides the FORTRESS MK2 and its 10 passengers with very high levels of ballistic, mine and IED (Improvised Explosive Device) protection, in compliance with STANAG 4569. Its high-mobility driveline and independent wheel suspension give the FORTRESS MK2 superior mobility and an excellent power-to-weight ratio on all terrains. The Arquus armored vehicle is available in troop transport, medical and command post variants. The FORTRESS MK2 is in service with European Special Forces units.
Thanks to its great mobility and adaptability to off-road environments, the FORTRESS MK2 embodies both durability and versatility.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS / FORTRESS MK2
Special features:
- 4×4
- GVW: 14.5 T
- APC 10 pax (2+8)
- Payload up to 2T
- Protection to STANAG 4569 at the highest level
- HORNET 12.7mm compatible
- Combat proven
- Aerotransport C-130
- Autonomous: 1,000 km
Performance :
- Slope: 60 %
- Tilt: 30 %
- Pit: 0.8 m
- Vertical obstacle: 0.5 m
- Ford: 1 m
- Maximum road speed: 100 km/h
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About Arquus
Arquus is a French defense company and a leader in land mobility solutions. A long-standing partner of the armed forces, Arquus has nearly 25,000 vehicles of all types in service with the French army, of which 22,000 are supported by the company. Arquus is involved in the production of the army's new generation of front-line vehicles, the VBMR Griffon and the EBRC Jaguar, produced by a Groupement Momentané d'Entreprises. Arquus also handles all spare parts logistics for the VBMR and EBRC vehicles in the Scorpion program, thanks to its Garchizy logistics platform. As a support specialist, with nearly 22,000 vehicles supported, Arquus offers comprehensive support solutions based on the company's long-standing expertise. These solutions are supported by an international logistics network based on that of the Volvo Group, of which Arquus is a member. A complete system integrator, Arquus also offers remotely-operated turrets (Hornet range, developed as part of the Scorpion program), vetronics solutions (Battlenet), and mobility (4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 chassis). Arquus exports to over 60 countries.
PRESS CONTACTS :
LEPETIT Daphné daphne.lepetit@arquus-defense.com 06 62 96 52 37
ALLANIC Leïla leila.allanic@arquus-defense.com 0659654874
