Bruisertech Pty (Ltd), a South African defense company has unveiled its Bruiser 112 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) at the recent Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition outside Pretoria.
Since its launch, Bruisertech Pty (Ltd) has produced about ten units of the vehicle which are available in stock for customers to order.
According to the manufacturer, the Bruiser 112 is
The Bruiser 112 APC is flexible enough to be serviced and maintained in any environment with low running costs compared to the industry. Furthermore, due to its ease of transportation, the vehicle can fit into a standard shipping container making the process efficient and robust.
“The specific logistic design intent was to make Bruiser 112 easy to transport. With minimal preparations, the vehicle can be transported within a standard shipping container.” Bruisertech Pty (Ltd) said.
Bruiser 112 is capable of carrying a crew of 12 (2 up front and 10 in the back) with a wheelbase of 3,500mm and a ground clearance of 365mm makes Bruiser a combat vehicle that stands out from the crowd. The Kerb weight of 8,500kg and an outstanding payload of 4,500kg, makes the Bruiser 112 a vehicle not to be messed with.
As a result of its design philosophy, the Bruiser 112 APC was designed to avoid high-tech electronics which require specialised servicing and repairs, incorporating a highly modular design to accommodate many upgradable features and functions to allow for a total custom build solution.
Features of the Bruiser 112 APC
- Upgradable ballistic protection
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- Run-flat inserts (RFI)
- Central tyre inflation system (CTIS)
- Public address system
- Weapons solutions including turrets
- Communication solutions
- Surveillance systems
- Fire suppression systems
Capability of the Bruiser 112 APC
- MAX SPEED: 120 KILOMETRES PER HOUR
- PAYLOAD: 4,500 KILOGRAMS
- OPERATING RANGE: 1000 KILOMETRES
- BALLISTICS: STANAG 1 PROTECTION
- BLAST: STANAG 3A/3B PROTECTION
BRUISER 112 VARIANTS
As a modular design, the Bruiser 112 APC can accommodates various upgradable features and functions to allow for a total custom build solution. Variants include, but are not limited to:
- Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)
- Ambulance
- Logistics
- Command
- Police
