Friday, June 03, 2011

Textron's Tactical Armored Patrol Vehicle (TAPV)

photo via the Ottawa Business Journal
The Textron Tactical Armored Patrol Vehicle.

Textron, like the other entrants into this Canadian program, is holding its cards close its vest.  If anyone has any good info then hit me up.

UPDATE:
Rheinmetall Canada and Textron Systems Canada will offer a 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle specifically engineered to meet the Canadian Forces’ requirements for survivability, mobility, and lethality across a broad spectrum of operations in the toughest terrain. The modern design includes a new protection package designed to shield troops from roadside bombs.
Rheinmetall Canada will perform multiple integration functions, including integration of remote weapon stations and government-furnished equipment. The company will also play a large role in the integrated logistics and in-service support for the vehicle.
Ok, a little Google-foo revealed the above blurb on the Rheinmetall website.  Interesting.  I really was expecting Rheinmetall to submit the Boxer, or the Puma.  This competition just became about the most interesting armored contest in the West.