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Đuro Đaković Specijalna Vozila D.D. – Defence Defence Đuro Đaković Specijalna vozila d.d., as the Original Đuro Đaković Specijalna vozila d.d. operates Equipment Manufacturer of Main Battle Tanks M-84 within ĐURO ĐAKOVIĆ Group, one of the leading and Wheeled Armoured Vehicles AMV 8x8, has a companies in the metal processing industry in long successful history of providing military vehicles Croatia with long tradition and strong reputation to the Republic of Croatia and signifi cant international in the region as well as in the number of global military customers. markets. The experience in production of main battle tank, as the most complex product in category of combat vehicles, has confirmed capability of Đuro Đaković Specijalna vozila d.d. for dynamic interaction between own know-how and production potentials. In cooperation with other producers and research institutions, we established all necessary preconditions for design, production as well as the fi nal integration and testing of the most complex systems, which all result as good products. For that reason Đuro Đaković Specijalna vozila d.d. is declared and nominated as strategic partner of Croatian Ministry of Defence and Croatian Armed Forces, considered as Croatian centre of competence for design, production and maintenance of combat vehicles and defence equipment. In addition to its defence program, Đuro Đaković Specijalna vozila d.d. produces railway cargo wagons for various types of goods as well as demining machines. Main Battle Tank Program We offer services of development, production and/ Đuro Đaković Specijalna vozila d.d. has signifi cant or integration of new, NATO interoperable systems experience and skills in: of new generation designed for enhancement of • production of open-architecture main battle the existing M-84/T-72 tanks and/or integration tanks, customized according to specifi c of the new tanks that, through digitalization and customer requests interconnection of the key MBT systems, create • maintenance, upgrading and modernization hunter-killer capability and ensure compatibility of the existing MBT’s, which basically and interoperability between new and enhanced offers improvement as answer to mobility, tanks. fi ghtability, survivability and communicability problems of the existing hardware. Basic Features: • produced more than 700 MBT M-84 (modernized MBT based on T-72 license) • Manufacturing, maintenance, overhaul & modernization • Competences: - complete Know-How for M-84/T-72 MBT Family - all special tools & equipment for M84 production and modernization - skilled manpower www.ddsv.hr Protection Improvements M-84/T-72 MBT • Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) • New generation laser warning system with Tank Modernisation Smoke Granade Launchers • Fire-extinguishing and fire-suppression Program system • Radiological-chemical detectors As a result of extensive experience achieved through Communicability the production of M-84, Đuro Đaković Specijalna • Digital radio and intercom systems vozila d.d. launched the TMP-84 - a unique Tank • WEB connection Modernization Program, applied to M-84/T-72 family • Battlefield Management System (BMS) of tanks and converting them to “westernized” and NATO compatible combat systems. The whole Others Modernization Program is confi gured for the highest • SONG - training and live-fire monitoring possible level of interoperability with existing NATO system equipment. • Air-condition system • Integrated automatic battery charger Mobility Upgrading • Heavy duty batteries • 1.000 HP Power-Train with turbocharged diesel engine and two hydraulically steered gearboxes • Engine and transmission protection system • NATO tracks Fightability Enhancement • Full fi re capability at day/night and in poor visibility conditions • Fire-on-the-move & high fi rst round hit probability • Fully stabilized fi re control system with built-in Laser Range Finder and thermal gunner’s sight • Hunter-killer capability • Commander’s take-over system • Remote controlled MG 12.7 weapon station with 360 degrees observation & fi ring • Fightability Enhancement • Mobility Upgrading • Protection Improvements • Communicability • Improved Reliability • NATO Interoperability M-84/T-72 MBT Maintenance Programs Our M-84/T-72 Maintenance Programs include: • Technical Support Service • General Revision, General Overhauls • Modernisations of tank systems • Mission Support • Fleet Management Assistance • Obsolete components management • Training for Customer personnel • Special Tools and Training Equipment www.ddsv.hr Our long term experience makes us fully capable and certifi ed for: • production of armoured modular vehicles AMV 8x8, adjusted to specifi c Customer requests, including integration of weapon systems and belonging special mission equipment, chosen by the Customer; • maintenance of AMV 8x8 vehicles in our own or in Customer’s facilities, on all levels, including industrial repair • modernization and mission adaptations • Integrated Logistic Support • Life - Cycle Support AMV 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicle Wheeled Armoured Modular Vehicle AMV 8x8 is the Protection best combination of superior mobility, outstanding Modular ballistic protection against up to 30 mm protection, excellent fi re power and interoperability. APFSDS and mine protection kits effective against blast mines of up to 10 kg of TNT, in accordance with Customers’ requirements. Engine Power output: 405 kW Torque output: 2 090 Nm Transmission Automatic 7 + 1 gears Driven axles All wheel drive Tyres (with run-fl at) 14.00 R 20 Brakes Hydraulically operated disc brakes with ABS Dimensions Performance Length: 7.7 m Max. speed >100 kmph Height over hull: 2.3 m Climbing capacity: 70 % Width: 2.8 m Side slope max.: 40 % Track width: 2.5 m Obstacle: 0.7 m Total Combat Weight: 26,000 kg Trench crossing: 2.1 m Deep fording: 2.0 m Operating radius: 600-800 km Weapon Systems High payload and large internal volume make it possible to carry different weapon systems, such as: • Small calibre Remote Weapon Stations, • Medium calibre Remote Weapon Systems, • 120 mm Mortar Systems, • 90 and 105 mm turrets, • ATGM system, • etc. Mission equipment Fulfi lling special mission requirements, AMV 8x8 can be equipped with additional armour kit, mine protection, Non-Lethal and 360 surveillance systems. Typical basic confi gurations: • AIFV-30, Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle, armed with 30 mm automatic cannon • AIFV-12.7, Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle, armed with 12.7 mm machine gun • AICV, Armoured Infantry Command Vehicle • AAV, Armoured Ambulance Vehicle • All above mentioned confi gurations are available in amphibious version • ARRV, Armoured Repair & Recovery Vehicle • ATGMV, Anti Tank Guided Missile Vehicle • AMV-120, Armoured Vehicle, armed with 120 mm mortar system www.ddsv.hr Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Our aim is to ensure the Operational Availability of the AMV 8x8 fl eet, in all conditions, giving to the Customer support from the fi rst training defi nitions to managing of the whole ILS process. We are very fl exible to tailor our own ILS structure and concept according to Customer’s needs and requirements. Based on a long and fruitful experience of product support and customer support of military vehicles, we strive to fi nd out optimal solutions for support activities. Trainings • Course for drivers • Instructor’s courses • 1st and 2nd level mechanics training courses • Training for weapon operators • Special training courses for vehicle versions Integrated Logistic Support includes: • Trainings • Training Equipment • User’s documentation • Special Tools and Test Equipment • Spare parts management • Preventive Maintenance • Warranty Maintenance • Logistic Data Training Equipment • Instructor Guide • Student Handbook • Computer graphics • Wall Charts • Training videos Simulators • vehicle crew simulator • driver’s simulator • Weapon system simulators Documentation • User Manuals • Maintenance Manuals • Spare Parts Catalogues • Storage Instructions • Special Tools and Test Equipment Catalogues Company’s Proving Ground • Test and training drives • road and off-road tracks • live shooting up to 125 mm calibre • swimming and diving pool • obstacles • slopes and ditches • workshop • warehouse www.ddsv.hr Life Cycle Support Long Term Maintenance Experience Đuro Đaković Specijalna vozila as OEM manufacturer of AMV 8x8 vehicle offers full life cycle support services, based on experience gained from servicing of many main battle tanks, combat and engineering vehicles. Fast response fi eld service teams, fully equipped and skilled, with own war experience are ready to: • support Customer troops in peace and war, • during exercises and operations, • in peacekeeping missions, in Europe and worldwide We bring cost-effi ciency with increased availability of the vehicle fl eet and offers life cycle support packages. Life Cycle Support includes: • LCS Project management • Maintenance planning • Technical documentation • Training, maintenance and support services • Basic maintenance and modernisation (mid-life upgrades) • Spare parts • Special Tools and Training Equipment • Field maintenance (peacekeeping, crisis management missions etc) • Fleet management assistance RM03 Demining Machine In-house developed, thoroughly tested and on-terrain proven, the RM03 represents a machine: • capable to operate in all terrains, covered with high vegetation • certifi ed against all kind of anti-tank and anti-personal mines • especially effective in hot climatic and dusty conditions • fully remote controlled • with integrated ballistic and fi re extinguishing protection • easy operated and maintained L x W x H 7,100 x 3,450 x 2,300 mm Cleaning width up to 3,000 mm Ground pressure 0.72 kg/cm2 Total weight 21.5 t Power 380 kW @ 1 800 rpm Number of chains 36 pieces Rotation speed up to 600 rpm Working speed 0.3 to 1.2 kmph Maximal gradient 35 ° • Big • Powerful • Reliable • Simple • Modern • Effective www.ddsv.hr *Producer reserves the right to alter above stated data For additional information, please scan QR code www.ddsv.hr.
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