General Dynamics to upgrade Buffalo A2 M1272
General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded a contract to upgrade and revise all logistic requirements and data in support of the US Army’s Buffalo A2 M1272 vehicle, the company announced on 24 March.
The $22.7 million upgrade contract was awarded by the army’s TACOM Lifecycle Management Command. The upgrade work is expected to complete by March 2018.
The Buffalo A2 is a mine resistant ambush protected armoured truck designed to protect occupants against improvised explosive devices and mines. Approximately 238 Buffalo A2s are being used by US Army units throughout the world at present.
The Buffalo is also used by Canada, France, Italy, Pakistan and the UK. It can accommodate up to six crew members, including the driver and co-driver. It has a maximum payload of 27,500lbs and features a 30ft robotic arm and iron claw for ordinance disposal and route clearance. The claw is fitted with a camera and other sensory equipment.
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