Wasp

The Wasp Rapid Deployment Reconnaissance Vehicle (RDRV) is aimed at satisfying the requirements for a light airborne rapid deployment vehicle.

The Wasp fills the niche for specialised, light, compact and robust reconnaissance vehicles with a high payload that can be deployed rapidly by air, sea or land. With a tare of 2 550 kg it can be airlifted with most medium lift helicopters while the payload capacity of 1 350kg allows it to be fitted with a wide choice of operational payloads for special operations. The modular design of the cargo area ensures that it can be configured as a personnel carrier, 60mm mortar carrier, anti-tank vehicle, gun carrier, hostage release vehicle, surveillance vehicle or command vehicle.

Four combat ready vehicles can be transported in a C130-J aircraft and dropped by parachute.