DVD2014: GDUK displays Scout prototype
The first pre-production prototype of the Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) protected mobility reconnaissance support (PMRS) vehicle was on display at the DVD exhibition in Millbrook, UK on 25 June.
Fitted with a 12.7mm self-defence weapon, the PMRS vehicle - known as PT4 - is expected to become fully qualified and certified following the completion of further trialling and shakedown tests over the coming months.
The vehicle has completed a base Critical Design Review (CDR) and was made ready for DVD but a final CDR for the PMRS variant of the Scout with all its systems made ready, was
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