23 January 2024

IAV 2024: 10×10 HX3 system trialled for UK Mobile Fires Platform programme

by Nicholas Fiorenza

Rheinmetall's HX3 10×10 SPH conducted trials in Bovington in 2023 under the UK's MFP programme. (Rheinmetall)

Rheinmetall's HX3 10×10 truck equipped with an automatic remote-controlled artillery turret conducted trials for the UK's Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) programme in Bovington in 2023, Janes learnt at the International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2024 conference being held in London from 22 to 25 January.

The 52 tonne system with a 25 m turning radius conducted trials including climbing a 31° slope, traversing a 2.3 m gap, and fording in 1.5 m deepwater.

Rheinmetall's HX3 10×10 truck equipped with an automatic remote-controlled artillery turret conducte...

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