3. INTRODUCTION Bastion Patsas is a light wheeled armoured
vehicle developed by the French defence vehicle manufacturer ACMAT.
The Bastion Patsas was launched during the DSEI 2010 defence
exhibition held in the United Kingdom. The vehicle was primarily
developed for French special forces. The Bastion is intended to
meet the requirements of armed forces in Europe, Africa and the
Middle East. It is equipped to withstand extreme weather conditions
in the Middle East and Africa and deliver high performance during
day/night operations.
4. DESIGN The Bastion Patsas incorporates a high-hardness
armoured monocoque shell. The body is made of a rigid
mechanical-welded frame and cold stamped HEL steel sheet. The frame
of the vehicle includes U-shaped 210mm x 90mm x 8mm side members.
The conventional vehicle layout of the Bastion Patsas includes an
engine in the front, crew cab in the centre and troop compartment
at the rear.
5. VARIANTS The Bastion is offered in two variants namely,
Bastion Patsas and Bastion APC. The Bastion APC is configured for
troop transport, while the Bastion Patsas is a semi- open-top
design developed in association with the French special forces for
reconnaissance and assault.
6. SELF-PROTECTION The hull of the Bastion Patsas is
constructed of high-hardness armoured steel. The armour of the
vehicle offers Level one to Level three NATO STANAG 4569 ballistic
protection. The glass of the vehicle provides Level one to Level
three NATO STANAG 4569 ballistic protection for its crew. The
armoured vehicle is also designed to provide Level two, NATO STANAG
4569 mine protection. It is installed with smoke grenade launchers
and offers ten storage spaces for assault rifles.
7. ENGINE The power plant of the Bastion Patsas includes a
five- litre, four in-line cylinder, turbo diesel inter-cooler
engine coupled with a manual seven-speed gear box (one reverse, six
forward). The Bastion Pasta can burn either diesel or jet fuel of
f- 63 grade. The fuel tank can carry a maximum of 300l (2X150l) of
fuel.