Mildef Rentaka 4x4 explained

Mildef Rentaka 4x4
Origin:Malaysia
Type:Reconnaissance vehicle
Is Vehicle:yes
Manufacturer:Mildef International Technologies
Production Date:2022 – present
Number:2 prototypes
Weight:8.8 tonnes
Length:6.2 metres
Width:2.4 metres
Height:2.5 metres
Crew:10 person
Armour:CEN B6 / NIJ BIII
Primary Armament:12.7mm RCWS
Engine Power:330 hp
Transmission:Torqshift 10 Speed Selectshift Automatic
Suspension:4×4
Clearance:390 mm
Speed:110 km/h

The Mildef Rentaka 4x4 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]

History

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: @DefSecAsia2020 . 2022-04-02 . "RENTAKA" By MILDEF Intai Peluang Dalam Dan Luar Negara . 2022-06-29 . Defence Security Asia . en-US.
  2. Web site: Janes at DSA 2022. janes.com.
  3. Web site: Mildef-Official Website. mildef.com.my.
  4. Web site: The Edge Market-King visits DSA, NATSEC Asia 2022 exhibitions. theedgemarkets.com.
  5. Web site: DSA 2022 Mildef Rentaka. malaysiandefence.com.
  6. Web site: Monch-DSA 2022-Mildef Displays New APC. monch.com.
  7. Web site: DSA 2024 – MILDEF unveils three new 4×4 vehicles.