FOU, Alm.del - 2012-13 - Bilag 77: Invitation fra Polyfa Consultants til møde pansrede mandskabsvogne (PMV)

Short and illustrative description of the advantages of BOXER’smodularityThe 8x8 BOXER vehicles are basically defined by a Drive Module – common to allversions – and a Mission Module – defining the version.The change of Mission Modules takes less than30 min.This modular principle enables efficient introductionof diverse requirements and provides for aunique range of advantages, compared toother vehicles in different areas.

Operation in theatre•Tailored to Mission– Vehicles can be tailored to the Mission requirements even on-site in theatre by exchanging the Mission Modules.“Why equipping all Ambulances in theatre with a Drive Module if not permanentlyneeded?”This philosophy has already been adapted by the Danish Navy with the “StanFlex”-Modules.Severe wear or puncture– In case of wear or severe puncture of the Drive Module,the Mission Module can be taken off and reused thereby preserving the missioncapabilities.Lowering costs of transport– In case of overhaul in Denmark or any other place intheatre, only the Drive or the Mission Module needs to be transported – significantlylowering costs of transport (e.g. by smaller aircraft, less weight) and keepingpresence in theatre with the left-back item.

Lower number of complete vehicles for technical reserve in theatre– Flexibilityof modular design allows for a lower number of complete vehicles on standby forreplacing vehicles which are damaged in operations compared to standard APCs.

Adaptation and growth potential•Growth Potential– For future mission necessities only Mission Modules need to bedeveloped or alternatively existing variants of allied nations could be used (BOXERuser nations club) – as already practised successfully with LEOPARD 2.Adaptation of Mission Modules– For major changes in the future (e.g. specificcommunication equipment) the respective Mission Modules only need to be updatedand adapting the new equipment will be very easy.Adaptation of Drive Module independently– Drive Module changes for reasons offunctional improvements or sheer obsolescence management purposes do notnegatively influence the national specifically driven developments, which incorporatealmost exclusively in the Mission Module.Page 2 (3)

Easing maintenance– Removal of Mission Module enhances maintainability, e.g.by easy access to the complete drive-train and other core automotive componentsfrom above whilst having the advantages of a fully protected driveline from below –no compromise and of large benefit especially in areas with poor infrastructure.Supporting operational concept of DALO– The modularity also offers possibilitiesfor using the Drive Module as reserves for vehicles in international missions, whilesome types of Mission Modules can be used for training at home.Stationary situations– Even if not mounted on a Drive Module some MissionModules (e.g. Ambulance, Command Post) could be used in stationary situations(e.g. in camps), by providing external power supply and mounted on a certain bed.Specific capabilities can thereby cost effectively be used, while the Drive Module isoperating with another Mission Module or the Drive Module is being overhauled.

Procurement•Efficient Through Life Support– Maintaining the common Drive Modules togetherwith other user nations allows for sharing the sustainment cost on the full automotivepart of the vehicle system and reduces Danish-only sustainment cost to the nationalspecific Mission Modules.Meeting accentuated principles for material supply in Denmark−Acquisition of new material (e.g. Drive or Mission Module) primarily directedtowards on market existing solutions (of other BOXER nations)

−Development of new solutions only if not yet available on the market (at otherBOXER nations)•Cost efficient extension of APC-R-System Capability– for new variants onlydevelopment of Mission Modules must be ordered as existing Drive Modules can beused. In case of phasing out an introduced variant, the Drive Modules can be keptand only new variants of Mission Modules have to be procured.Cost efficient enlargement of APC-R fleet– additional Mission Modules or DriveModules can be purchased independently.Optimised Procurement Price– Procuring less Drive Modules than MissionModules is a way to reduce procurement cost. Only the number of Drive Modulessimultaneously operated (incl. training, in operation and reserve) needs to beprocured.“Why equipping all vehicles with a Drive Module if not all vehicles are inuse simultaneously?“