The X 18 ATC (Armoured Troop Carrier) is an innovative, fast, stealthy, and highly manoeuvrable catamaran design that provides a stable weapons platform for close-in and long-range fire support in normally inaccessible coastal and riverine environments.
Fitted with high-performance diesel engines and water jet propulsion, the twin-hull configuration has excellent sea keeping properties and the added advantage of shallow draft.
Giving it the ability to execute beach and landings and insert or extract river squads of up to 60 Special Forces or Marines. The X 18 ATC has a crew of 5, and the aft deck working area is rated up to 5 tons for carrying logistic cargo, troops, drones and a high-speed Interdiction inflatable Raiding craft for boarding and Seal insertion.
The Cockerill C1030 is a unique lightweight, protected remote mission weapon station fitted with the MK44S 30mm cannon. Its panoramic commander’s sight permits hunter-killer operations, with target hand-offs to the gunner. Gun elevation goes from -10 ° up to +60°. The ballistic protection is up to level 4 STANAG 4569. Ammunition loading is under armoured and has a dual feed system with a minimum of 155 ready-rounds.
Tank Boat
