Casspir gets firepower options

Customers will now have the option to select from a range of firepower options to arm the Casspir mine-protected vehicle, as Denel looks to increase the versatility of the product line.

Defence forces will be able to choose both the type and range of weapons - including 81mm mortar systems, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons - to be fitted to the vehicle.

The Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Plofadder mine-clearing system can also be fitted onto the Casspir hull.

The company has made the move in response to customers seeking a single platform that can be configured in a number of variants to meet operational requirements. By adding different modules onto the standard Casspir platform, the vehicle can now be used as a reconnaissance vehicle, a troop carrier or as a fire-support vehicle equipped with mortars, anti-aircraft or anti-tank weaponry.

By using the same family of vehicles in different roles customers will be able to benefit from streamlined maintenance, spare parts and logistics support. 

The Casspir hull and platform is manufactured in South Africa by Mechem and its partners in the local defence industry. Existing Casspir 2000NG vehicles can also be upgraded and modified to fulfil different roles as required by the customer.

The conventional Casspir can be adapted to serve as a command-and-control vehicle, a field ambulance or a recovery vehicle. All variants are fitted with run-flat tyres and are available in 6X6 or 4X4 format and with a choice of manual or automatic transmission.