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FV2 Bateleur
127mm Multiple Launch Rocket System
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | South Africa |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1989 |
| Manufactured by: | Rheinmetall Denel Munitions |
| Crew: | 5 |
| Armament: | (40) 127mm Rockets |
| Engine: | (10) Cylinder Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The Bateleur is mounted on an armored Samil 100 10-ton Truck (Kwêvoël ). The vehicle is named after a sub-Saharan bird of prey. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Bateleur MLRS Photos | Chris Baxter (Owner of BaxMod Models)- South Africa |
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Marius van Aardt - South Africa (The SA Bushwar Page) |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Bateleur MLRS Information & Photos | Military Today.Come |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| South African Armoured Vehicles: A History of Innovation & Excellence (Helion & Company, Ltd) | Dr. Dewald Venter |
| Surviving The Ride: A Pictorial History of South African Manufactured Mine-Protected Vehicles (30 Degrees South Publications) | Steve Camp & Helmoed-Romer Heitman |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Bateleur MLRS Model Kit | BaxMod Models | 1/35 | Multi-Media |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |