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15 September 2015
LANCE – turret competence by Rheinmetall:

Added punch for modern warriors
Tracked and wheeled infantry fighting vehicles and armoured personnel carriers
continue to play a vital role on the modern battlefield. They give the infantry added
mobility and offer protection against ballistic threats, mines and IEDs. Moreover,
when adequately armed, they are able to weigh in immediately with vital fire support:
after all, force protection is only half the battle. Rheinmetall’s innovative Lance turret
system meets the needs of modern warriors. At DSEI 2015, visitors can inspect a
Lance turret simulator at the Rheinmetall stand.
The Lance turret system
Rheinmetall’s Lance turret system features a highly modular design, ensuring
maximum flexibility and future growth potential. The degree of protection
(comprehensive protection in accordance with STANAG 4569 is standard) and the
number of crew (two-man or unmanned with fully remote control) is entirely up to the
customer. The company’s electro-optical SEOSS Sector and SEOSS Panoramic
sights provide the crew with a full hunter-killer capability.
Its main armament is normally a Rheinmetall MK30-2/ABM 30mm automatic cannon,
though similar weapons of this type may also be used. Up to 200 rounds of two
different types of ammunition can be loaded without leaving the safety of the fighting
compartment. A 7.62 x 51mm or .50 cal. machinegun serves as secondary
armament. The Lance turret system also comes with a 40mm, 66mm or 76mm
smoke/obscurant grenade launcher. Potential add-ons include a laser warning
system, identification friend or foe technology, an integrated C4I system,
Rheinmetall’s close-range reconnaissance Situational Awareness System (SAS) or
an antitank guided missile system. Its open architecture is another important
advantage, ensuring future growth potential and the option of subsequent retrofitting
with updated technology. All of this ultimately translates into lower lifecycle costs.
In 2009 Spain’s Infanteria de Marina opted to purchase the Lance turret system.
The MK30-2/ABM automatic cannon
The standard armament for Rheinmetall turret systems is the MK30-2/ABM automatic
cannon. An open bolt, gas-operated weapon with mutually independent breach
movement and ammunition feeding, this 30mm x 173 system is based on the globally
acclaimed Mauser MK30-2 used in infantry fighting vehicles operated by the armed
forces of Spain, Portugal and Austria.
Made in Oberndorf, a cradle of the modern German arms industry, the MK30-2/ABM
features a high rate of fire – up to 600 rounds per minute – as well as Rheinmetall’s
state-of-the-art ABM airburst ammunition technology. At ranges of up to 3,000
metres, it is extremely effective against land, air and sea targets. Easy to operate and
highly reliable, this weapon system combines a long maximum effective range with
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excellent accuracy, making it the best-possible main armament for modern infantry
fighting vehicles.
The German Bundeswehr has selected the MK30-2/ABM as the standard armament
for its new Puma tracked infantry fighting vehicle.
Lethality, mobility, survivability – and seating for nine
Lethality, mobility, survivability – the three parameters governing the combat
effectiveness of modern IFVs – come together in a harmonious whole in the GTK
Boxer, with an enough room left over for an entire infantry section.
Rheinmetall has successfully combined the Lance turret system, a series Boxer
module and a modified series mission module into one system. In dynamic driving
and live fire demonstrations in front of high-profile delegations, this Boxer IFV
provided compelling evidence of its combat effectiveness. The combination of a
highly protected, highly mobile, mission-proven vehicle platform with the world’s most
advanced manned medium-calibre turret has clear battlefield potential. Moreover, in
addition to the decisive parameters of protection, mobility, situational awareness, C4I
capabilities and lethality, this configuration offers the major advantage of a spacious
fighting compartment.
Rheinmetall’s turret expertise for the British Army
Rheinmetall has extensive, longstanding experience in developing and manufacturing
turret systems, prompting an important order in connection with a key programme of
the British Ministry of Defence. Lockheed Martin UK has contracted with
Rheinmetall’s Defence arm to manufacture the turret structures for the British Army’s
new Scout SV Reconnaissance vehicle. The order, issued in London, is worth a total
of €130 million and covers production of up to 245 units. Rheinmetall also
participated significantly in the preceeding technical demonstration phase.
The Scout SV Base Turret System is a sterling example of European defence
cooperation. A member of the Scout SV team since 2010, in its capacity as
subcontractor Rheinmetall has been in charge first of designing and engineering, and
now of producing, the turret structure and weapon mount (TSWM) for the Scout SV
Base Turret System, a state-of-the-art 40mm medium-calibre turret solution. The first
production unit is scheduled for completion in July 2016.
Once again, the Düsseldorf, Germany-based Group is playing a pivotal role in a
highly significant army technology programme in Europe, underscoring its
comprehensive competence and ability to act in partnership with two international
defence giants – General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin.
For more information, please contact:

Oliver Hoffmann
Head of Public Relations
Rheinmetall AG
Tel.: +49-(0)211-473 4748
[email protected]

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