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attc bronco (cp)

Armored Vehicleconfirmed

attc bronco (cp)

The ST Kinetics Bronco is an articulated, full-tracked carrier designed for high mobility in challenging terrain. It serves various roles, including troop transport (APC), logistics, and command post (CP), making it a versatile platform for military operations.

Specifications

TypeArmored Vehicle
OriginSingapore
ManufacturerSingapore Technologies Kinetics
Introduced2000
StatusIn service
Speed60 km/h
Range500 km
Crew2
Weight16.5 t

History

Developed in the late 1990s by ST Kinetics and Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency, the Bronco was created to replace the Singapore Armed Forces' aging fleet of Volvo Bv206 articulated carriers. The vehicle officially entered service with the Singapore Army in 2001, with the Command Post (CP) variant specifically configured to function as a mobile tactical headquarters. While Singaporean Broncos have primarily participated in peace support and humanitarian missions, a heavily modified derivative called the Warthog was deployed by the British Army in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2014, where it saw intense combat. Today, the Bronco CP remains a vital component of Singapore's armored forces, continuously upgraded with modern digital battle management systems to support network-centric warfare.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Ukraine10confirmed

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