Cockerill i-X
The Cockerill i-X (interceptor and X for “modular-multi-weapons system) is an armoured vehicle manufactured by the Belgian company Cockerill. The vehicle is 4x4 and has stealth capability.
| Cockerill i-X | |
|---|---|
 Cockerill i-X at IDEX 2023 | |
| Type | Armoured vehicle |
| Place of origin | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Cockerill |
| Produced | 2022- |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.5 tonnes |
| Armor | STANAG 4569 Level 2 |
Main armament | 25/30mm |
Secondary armament | 7.62mm |
| Engine | 750/800hp |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
Operational range | 600km |
| Maximum speed | 200 kmph |
The Cockerill i-X is a land stealth ground vehicle that can use various weapon platforms ranging from 25/30mm autocannons to missiles etc. The vehicle has a modified IR signature. It is also rigged up with onboard AI, smart helmet issued to driver/crew to operate in conjunction with cameras/night vision/thermal imagers, LWS and various detection/recon/tracking devices.[1]
The i-X was publicly unveiled at the inaugural World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in March 2022.[2]
On 21 February 2023 at the International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, Cockerill and Nimr announced a teaming agreement to collaborate on bringing the i-X to market.[3]
References
- "Premiere in Europe for the Cockerill® i-X Interceptor modular-multi weapons system | Eurosatory 2022 News Official Online Daily | Defence security exhibitions 2022 show daily news category".
- Andrew White (8 March 2022). "WDS 2022: John Cockerill unveils i-X stealth vehicle". Janes. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- "EDGE Signs Strategic Teaming Agreement with John Cockerill Defense at IDEX 2023". WAM. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.