“ĐURO ĐAKOVIĆ” – SPECIAL VEHICLES company limited by shares has earned its reputation as a factory for production of armoured battle vehicles.
The company operates within Holding “Đuro Đaković”, major and well known metal manufacturing complex with international reputation in the field of industrial equipment, power production facilities, petrochemical industry, rolling stock, special vehicles and agricultural machinery including wide range of manufacturing and engineering services and single products, and was founded in 1921 as the first factory for vagons, machines and bridges in the Southeastern Europe.
Within the program of reconstruction as strategic development goal – ĐĐ SPECIAL VEHICLES company should be considered as croatian center of competence for design, production and maintenance of combat vehicles & defence equipment, deminig machines & cargo railway wagons.
It is permanently and consequently oriented on market demands of the foreign partner and the market demands of Republic Croatia and neighbouring countries.
All these products have been designed in accordance with West European standards being equipped up to the level of provision of all special, additional equipment.
The experience in production of battle tank, as the most complex product in category of battle vehicles, has confirmed capability of our Company for dynamic interaction between our own know how and production potentials with know how and potential of other producers and research institutions, and has established all necessary requirement for the new world of productivity and efficiency, for implementation of quality assurance system, and the final integration and testing of the most complex systems, which all resulted in good product.
QA system:
ĐĐ SPECIAL VEHICLES is the first company within the Republic of Croatia with Certficate 9001 in the field of research, design, production and maintenance of special vehicles and military equipment and civil engineering machinery and steel structures.
System of quality management has been implemented through production of battle tank, it is completely documented and corresponds to the requirements of the international family of norm ISO 9001.
Implementation of the approved quality policy is realized and documented in the Quality Handbook for the selected model of quality assurance in accordance with the norm ISO 9001 (i.e. EN 29001), which includes organizational structure, authorities and responsibilities, procedures, activities, potentials and means for realization of quality policy.
The described quality policy is foundation for planning, implementation and documentation of all activities and the permanent improvement of quality of products and services in the company limited by shares ĐĐ SPECIAL VEHICLES.
Armoured Modular Vehicle Patria AMV 8×8
Armoured modular vehicle Patria AMV 8×8 is a multipurpose military vehicle, production of which is based on cooperation with the Finnish company PATRIA LAND &ARMAMENT OY, realized through transfer of technology.
In production of AMV 8×8 vehicles the most up to date technologies have been applied. Vehicle features maximal capacity of payload, simultaneous integration of the high level armour with high level of mine protection and incorporation of heavy weapon platform – without jeopardizing of vehicle mobility.
The basic feature of the vehicle AMV 8×8 is its modular design, which enables installation of equipment for various missions on the same vehicle platform.
Typical basic configurations of the vehicle include:
• AIFV-12.7, with remote weapon station 12,7mm
• AIFV-30, Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle, armed with 30 mm automatic gun
• AICV, Armoured Infantry Command Vehicle
• AAV, Armoured Ambulance Vehicle
• ARRV, Armoured Repair & Recovery Vehicle
• ATGMV, Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle
MAIN BATTLE TANK M-84D
Development, production and/or integration of new, NATO interoperable systems of new generation designed for enhancement of the existing M-84/T-72 tanks and/or integration of the new tank has been started within the framework of the Project DEGMAN, pursuant to Contract between company ĐĐ SPECIAL VEHICLES and Croatian Ministry of Defense.
The aim of the project is “…through digitalization and interconnection of the key MBT systems create hunter-killer capability and ensure compatibility and interoperability between new and enhanced tanks”.
The term “tank destroyer” defines Fire-on-the-move & Hunter-Killer tank capable to aim and fire while on the move under all terrain conditions (dust, mud…), day and night and all diverse climatic conditions (rain, fog..). Accordingly, the new or enhanced tank has significantly better characteristics then its basic version (M-84).
Besides the above specified this project has been designed on the principle of the “open architecture”, which is the
fundamental precondition for application in upgrading and the new production, but also enables fulfillment of the customers’ requirements (i.e. diverse communication systems, different protection levels, etc.).
Specificity of the initial requirements referred to compatibility of new systems (and with it upgrading program) with tank T-72, which potentially opens wide market for modernization regarding number of countries where they are in use.
Project DEGMAN realizes enhancement of the M-84 MBT according to contract between Croatian Ministry of Defense and company ĐĐ SPECIAL VEHICLES (DDSV).
Such enhanced tank carries designation M-84D.
Project DEGMAN: M-84D
Initial Requirements
• Upgraded Ballistic Fire-Control System OMEGA-D
• Thermal Imaging System (TIS)
• All-Electric turret and gun drive
• New VHF-HF radio communication
• Digital Intercom System with Mobile Terminals
• Add-on (or “appliqué”) armor and explosive reactive armor (ERA)
• New Generation Laser warning System (LIRD) connected with Smoke Pot Launchers
• NATO compatible Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) warfare protection system
• Fire Extinguishing and Anti Explosion System
• New Hull Management System
• Automatic System of Engine and Transmission Protection
• Upgraded Tracks – NATO Tracks
• New Batteries and Battery Charger (internal and external)
• New Heating and Cooling System Specific Requirements
• “TANK DESTROYER” (Fire-on-the-move & Hunter-Killer)
• ATAC – Commander’s Battle station which enables:
• Panoramic observation
• Daylight video channel and thermal imaging system
• Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder
• Commander-Take-over System (main gun fire control)
• Battlefield Management System
• Remote aiming of the external 12,7 mm machine gun
• Enhanced anti-mine protection
• SONG-84: Integrated System for Training and Fire Control
• Enhanced reliability (MTBF & MTTR)
• NATO Inter-operability
• Power-pack
Philosophy of open architecture, as a capital MBT T72 eminence, enables full combining autonomy. Final tank structure could be defined according to specific user requests, dependable of compatibility, interoperability, operational-tactical, climatic and other requests. Selection between several options, mutually different in sophistication, technical characteristics and parameters, brings out a new and recognizable approach. All idea is concetrated in 5 keywords:
• Fire power enhacement
• Mobility upgrading
• Protection improvements
• Communicabilitiy
• Factory support
Some keyfeatures of the MBT modernization
STABILIZED THERMAL GUNNER’S SIGHT
TSGS represents the essential part of the latest upgrade of T-72 tanks with a modern fire control and night vision equipment. TSGS is a day/night observation and aiming device with a laser rangefinder built in the day optics and with an electrically driven top mirror, stabilized by means of gyro signals from the original tank stabilizer. Thanks to an integral thermal camera with a 3rd generation FPA detector operating in 3-5 mm spectral band (Detector 320 x 256 FPA HgCdTe array), it offers a night vision capability, yet unprecedented on any T-series tank.
FCS OMEGA-D
Full fire capability at day/night and in poor visibility conditions. Firing-on-the-move with stabilized gunner’s field of view and gun-independent aiming line. High first round hit probability and short engagement time. Modular design. Stabilized gunner’s laser sight with day and night channel. FCS enables the commander to override all the gunner’s controls with NEW-COMTOS takeover set to perform observation, target tracking, ranging, target selection and gun/machine gun firing.
SZ-2000 PROTECTION SYSTEM
Protection system, designated as SZ-2000, is intended to protect the crew, vehicle and other equipment. It includes NBC detection and protection and fire extinguishing.The SZ-2000 allows better protection system functionality, self-control and communication with other devices in the tank. All data are shown on driver’s panel display.The higher level of modernization includes protection system, designated SZ-2000 AE, which involve anti-explosion subsystem.
LASER IRRADIATION SYSTEM
Laser Irradiation System reduces vulnerability to the laser associated weapons such as laser rangefinders, laser designators, AT laser-guidedmissiles and indirect radiation. The basic system consists of two units: detector unit with direct and indirect module and indicator unit which processes signal and indicates direction of irradiation and laser threat characterization.The Laser Irradiation System enables automatic discharging of smoke grenades from a tank. Time delay between detection and discharge allows the commander to cancel automatic smoke discharging.The higher level of modernization includes Laser Irradiation System integrated with multipurpose discharges.
EXPLOSIVE REACTIVE ARMOUR (ERA)
Front plate and sides of hull, as well as exposed turret parts are fitted with explosive reactive armour. Added-on armour improves enhanced protection against anti-tank shaped charge warheads.Integrated Hull Management System inspects and controls all systems in tank. It also enables tank condition data transfer to central command by radio data communication.
MINE PROTECTION
Deflecting plates under driver’s position absorbe effects of land mines. Driver’s seat and all pedals are suspensed and mounted on roof. Deformations of hull bottom don’t have impact on driver. Crew rescuing set is intended to use crew for tank deep fording, tank flooding and evacuation.
SUSPENSION AND TRACKS
Improved suspension system has direct influence on fire control system and better cross country characteristics.Tracks M-84 with rubber pads doesn’t need any changes in track system on T-72. Rubber pads allow
easier steering and decrease noise. NATO compatible tracks increase steering possibilities and better cohere characteristics, specially on hard soils. Design allows low life cycle costs and easy handling, as well as long service life.
ENGINE
Turbo-charged diesel engine, with gross power 1000 HP is optimal solution for all versions of MBT T-72. It is well proven in hundreds of M-84 tanks in Croatia and Kuwait. Specific power increases from 18.6 to 23.8 HP/ton, which is significant improvement and gives enough potential for other tank modifications. Higer level of modernization includes engines with 1200 HP, with or without automatic transmission. These changes allow summarization of all improvements and upgrades.
DRIVER’S CONTROL PANEL (RPY-2000)
Driver’s control panel RPV-2000 is intended for control:
– power supply & distribution
– short circuit protection
– engine and gear protection
– B.I.T.E.
– communication with other systems
INTEGRATED TANK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Integrated Hull Management System inspects and controls all systems in tank. It also enables tank condition data transfer to central command by radio data communication.
MCS-01 is versatile programable device with great number of inputs/outputs and possibility of connection in network with other systems.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROTECTION
Protects engine and transmission caused by unconscientiously handling of the driver during engine starting:
• Without pre-lubricating of the engine
• Without pre-heating of the engine cooling liquid on low outside temperature.
And defects during driving:
• Lubrication systems of the engine
• Lubrication systems of the transmission
• Cooling system of the engine
• Engine overturn
The device works in two modes: „on“ in case of trainning mode & „off“ in case of combact activities. In case device is in „on“ mode, and driver’s misshandling of the start-up procedure, the system overrides the driver’s actions and strictly follows start-up procedure and prevents possible engine – transmission damages.
To protect the tank engine and transmission of mentioned damages, it is necessary to stop the engine, what is performed by implementation of engine protection device which will stop the engine and signalize condition to the driver with sound and light, and other crew only sound. The engine cannot be started again until all reasons for stopping the engine are removed.
BATTERY CHARGER
Charger is intended for forming, loading and checking of tank batteries. It is full automatic and prevents users faults.
Charger can be installed as a tank equipment – inside the tank, enabling charging of the batteries without dismounting, or as an accessory.
– Power supply: 220 V / 50 Hz
– Loading current: 10A/20A and 20A/40A
– Loading voltage: 12V and 24V
LMLRS HERON B is all weather, direct or indirect, area-fire support artillery system, characterized by:
– multiple rocket launcher with 40 rockets
– ability to launch rockets individually or in riples 2 to 40 accuracy at ranges of 8000 m (target area 200 m x 300 m)
– fire remote controller (FRC)
– b.i.t.e.
– easy access to equipment for modular replacement
