Thanks to its independent suspensions and proven chassis, it can reach very easily any favorable tactical position for a missile launch and engage enemy armor from points where it is not expected. Designed as an APC, the Fortress Mk2 offers large internal volume, ideal for the transport of several missiles and firing posts, while retaining space for the crew and their personal equipment. ![]() That mission-ready configuration is very relevant on the FORTRESS MK2, which is an extremely agile vehicle on all terrains. Optionally, the FORTRESS MK2 can also load up to 3 extra crew members or 4 extra missiles, depending on the mission or the team loadout. The team comprises one ATGM squad leader, one driver, one Hornet AKERON gunner dedicated to surveillance and combat from the vehicle, one gunner manning the AKERON firing post and one UAV operator dedicated to gathering intelligence and coordinating BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) strikes. ![]() The other one is stored inside the vehicle, ready to disembark for dismounted anti-tank combat. In this configuration, one launcher is fitted on the FORTRESS MK2’s Hornet RCWS, ready to fire. At IDEX 2023, Arquus is proud to present its FORTRESS MK2 in its anti-tank configuration, with a crew of 5, 5 AKERON missiles by MBDA, 2 firing posts and 1 UAV.
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