The Mildef Rentaka is a Malaysian 4x4 reconnaissance vehicle designed and manufactured by Mildef International Technologies or Mildef.[1] It is the second armoured vehicle developed by Mildef after Mildef Tarantula HMAV.[2][3]
| Mildef Rentaka | |
|---|---|
_01.jpg) High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV) which is the modification of Rentaka on display at the RBAF Defexpo in 2024 | |
| Type | Reconnaissance vehicle |
| Place of origin | Malaysia |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Mildef International Technologies |
| Produced | 2022 – present |
| No. built | 2 prototypes |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.8 tonnes |
| Length | 6.2 metres |
| Width | 2.4 metres |
| Height | 2.5 metres |
| Crew | 10 person |
| Armor | CEN B6 / NIJ BIII |
Main armament | 12.7mm RCWS |
| Engine | 330 hp |
| Transmission | Torqshift 10 Speed Selectshift Automatic |
| Suspension | 4×4 |
| Ground clearance | 390 mm |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h |
History
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Rentaka first unveiled at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 exhibition held in Kuala Lumpur. It is named by the King of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah at the vehicle's launch ceremony.[4] Mildef has designed and developed its Rentaka for military and paramilitary operations which is suitable for the uses of armed force and police.[5]
The Rentaka has a length of 6.2 meter, a width of 2.4 meter and a height of 2.5 meter. It is 8.8 tonnes in weight and powered by a 330 hp V8 turbo diesel engine. The vehicle equipped with one 12.7mm RCWS and can accommodate 10 personnel. According to the company, due to the modular design of the vehicle, the other versions of the Rentaka could be offered such as weapon carriers and artillery prime movers.[6]
In DSA 2024, Mildef presents its second prototype of Rentaka called High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV). The vehicle received some modification to fulfill the requirement of Malaysian Army in HMLTV procurement program.[7]
See also
edit- Mildef Tarantula, armoured personnel carrier / mine-resistant ambush protected made by Mildef
References
edit- ^ @DefSecAsia2020 (2022-04-02). ""RENTAKA" By MILDEF Intai Peluang Dalam Dan Luar Negara". Defence Security Asia. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
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- ^ "Mildef-Official Website". mildef.com.my.
- ^ "The Edge Market-King visits DSA, NATSEC Asia 2022 exhibitions". theedgemarkets.com.
- ^ "DSA 2022 Mildef Rentaka". malaysiandefence.com.
- ^ "Monch-DSA 2022-Mildef Displays New APC". monch.com.
- ^ "DSA 2024 – MILDEF unveils three new 4×4 vehicles".