Crayford Cargocat
Notes: This is a
light cargo vehicle designed specifically for use by light formations in the
desert. As such, it was an excellent vehicle for Kuwait, who bought hundreds of
them, and some of them were subsequently captured and used by the Iraqis. It can
mount a variety of weapons, and has even been tested with a quadruple Swingfire
ATGM launcher.
The main body
shell of the Cargocat is of polyethylene polymer.
This is riveted to a steel frame, including into the main chassis. The
internal chassis is also of high-strength steel. Steering is similar in concept
to the M113A2 and uses right and left levers; pulling back on both levers brakes
the vehicle. Unfortunately, this means that the gear cannot be changed while the
Cargocat is in motion, however, the Cargocat is designed to operate primarily in
high gear and gear shifts are seldom necessary. Low gear is normally needed only
when doing a task like climbing a steep slope while carrying lots of cargo, or
when towing a vehicle (the Cargocat can tow two tons). A kit is available that
gives the Cargocat an enclosed body; these are simple canvas shells over a steel
roll cage. A flip-down windshield is standard. It is possible to attach an
outboard motor in the rear of the Cargocat; this is meant for increased water
speed and operation, but negatively impacts performance when out of water due to
unbalancing. A bilge pump is part of the Cargocat, and the vehicle may operate
up to Sea State 3. Engines are designed specifically for the Cargocat, but the
vehicle literature states that riding lawn mower or snowmobile engines can work
just as well.
The Kuwaiti
variant is called the LRDP (Long Range Desert Patrol); it uses the 32-horsepower
engine and has a larger fuel tank, as well as a 20-liter tank of refrigerated
drinking water in the cargo bed.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
16 hp |
$2,070 |
G, A |
600 kg |
2.1 tons |
2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
17 hp |
$2,072 |
G, A |
600 kg |
2.1 tons |
2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
30 hp |
$2,103 |
G, A |
600 kg |
2.2 tons |
2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
32 hp |
$2,110 |
G, A |
600 kg |
2.2 tons |
2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
LRDP |
$2,189 |
G, A |
600 kg |
2.32 tons |
2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
16 hp |
92/46 |
26/13/5 |
32 |
7 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
17 hp |
95/48 |
27/14/5 |
32 |
7 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
30 hp |
129/65 |
36/18/6 |
32 |
13 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
32 hp |
137/69 |
38/19/7 |
32 |
14 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
LRDP |
132/66 |
37/18/7 |
71 |
14 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Cobra Light Strike Vehicle (LSV)
Notes: This is
the British version of a FAV, designed for reconnaissance and airborne missions
in hostile environments. There is a weapon mount on an overhead mount on the
roll bar for an NLT/NMT/NHT-compatible weapon or ATGM. The Cobra may be
sling-loaded or parachuted. The LSV is powered by a Volkswagen turbodiesel
developing 95 horsepower, coupled with a manual transmission that has a crawler
gear in addition to four forward and one reverse gear. The Suspension likewise
includes a great deal of Volkswagen components. Fording is 50 centimeters, and
it can negotiate a 50% gradient and a 50-degree side slope without overturning.
It can cross a 1-meter trench. The LSV has switchable 4x2/4x4 suspension, and
the axles have locking differentials. The entire underside has a light alloy
bottom plate, protecting the components. This also muffles the IR and noise
signature of the LSV. The sides and hood have brackets for equipment stowage.
The hood and most of the vehicle body are made of aluminum. The LSV will
fit into a standard ISO 6.1-meter container and can be sling loaded beneath a
variety of heavy and medium helicopters or carried and parachuted from most
cargo aircraft.
The LSV has some
weaknesses from the SAS’s standpoint.
The suspension has been shown to be prone to damage with the kind of
driving the SAS does, and it has too low a cargo capacity for extended missions.
These weaknesses and a lack of long-range fuel tanks led the SAS to reject the
LSV and only six were made; these six were later sold at public auction.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$2,385 |
D, A |
590 kg |
1.82 tons |
2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
372/188 |
103/52 |
75 |
35 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Escarco 2000 kg ATV
Notes: This 8x8
all-terrain truck has an unusually tight turning radius, since the front and
rear axles are both used for steering. The automotive components, except for the
suspension, are slight modifications of those of the Land Rover 110. The cab has
a heater and has a canvas sides and cover; the rear area has a canvas cover.
Unusually, the passenger seats in the rear are bucket seats, but they only
partially fill the load area. The normal overland travel is in 8x8 mode, but on
roads the second transfer case could be uncoupled, and the vehicle will travel
in 8x4 mode for greater road efficiency. The chassis are of steel and treated
for corrosion resistance. Power is supplied by a Rover 3.5-liter gasoline engine
developing 114 horsepower or a VM692HT diesel developing 150 horsepower. The RAF
and Saudi Arabia use the gasoline engine, while Zimbabwe uses the diesel engine
version. Towing is possible with a 4-ton limit. Fording is 50 centimeters; the
Escarco is not amphibious, but can easily negotiate soft mud, sand, swamps,
snow, and slush. Ground pressure when fully loaded is only 7.8 pounds per square
inch, which is less than a fully loaded human. This is in part to the large,
numerous tires.
Several variants
were cooked up, including an AAA carrier, a Combat Digger, a Weapons Platform,
an APC, and an amphibious version. Only the Helicopter Field Service Vehicle
variant was actually produced, and comprised several of the RAF versions.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Gas |
$3,903 |
G, A |
2 tons |
4.47 tons |
2+10 |
3 |
Headlights |
Open |
Diesel |
$3,993 |
D, A |
2 tons |
4.47 tons |
2+10 |
3 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
Gas |
205/103 |
57/29 |
80 |
51 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Diesel |
255/129 |
71/36 |
80 |
44 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Rolba Goblin
Notes: This
vehicle was built for the British Royal engineers to carry EOD equipment. It had
to be a light vehicle, in order to be transportable by helicopter; Rolba Limited
started with an Austrian riding lawn mower! The vehicle was fitted with a wide
load-carrying platform and a better driving position. Beneath the decking is a
cargo area and the automotive components. Construction is largely of aluminum,
with a steel engine. The Goblin has
a 4x4 suspension, unlike other similar British Light Vehicles; this was also a
weight-saving design, though it is not as maneuverable off-road as a Cargocat,
for example. The Goblin can be sling-loaded from heavy lift helicopters in
threes and fours, or loaded into them in twos. A parking lot’s worth can be
loaded into a C-17. The Goblin is powered by a Citroen AZ-KA gasoline engine
developing 28 horsepower, and has only two cylinders. (The engine is,
essentially, the riding lawn mower’s engine, little modified.)
The resulting
vehicle is surprisingly useful, if not powerful.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$1,520 |
G, A |
410 kg |
800 kg |
1 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
85/43 |
23/12 |
25 |
8 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF0 HS0 HR0 |
Land Rover 1000 kg Truck
Notes: Also
called the One-Ton Land Rover or FC101, this is a small truck by Land Rover. It
is used by the British Army and Air Force, Australia, Egypt, Iran, and
Luxembourg, primarily for towing weapons systems such as light howitzers, field
guns, heavy mortars, and surface-to-air missile launchers. Some are modified
with 81mm mortars or Milan or Swingfire ATGM systems mounted in the truck bed.
Some also have hard bodies and are used as workshop vehicles. The One-Ton was
used by the British Paras and Commandos until the mid-1990s, and remained in
service with some countries until the early 2000s.
The Land Rover
1-Ton looked like a large vehicle, but when parked next to other large vehicles
its compact dimensions become apparent, and it is only a little over four meters
long. The Land Rover 1-Ton has a forward control cab and typically operates
without the canvas cover for the rear or even without the cab side walls or
roof, and with the windshield removed. Power is provided by a Rover V8 gasoline
engine developing 128 horsepower, along with a manual transmission. It should be
noted that while the vehicle is rated by the MoD at 1-ton capacity, the Paras
and Commandos regularly carried 125%, 150%, or even 200% of this weight, while
towing an 1800-kilogram artillery piece, over rough ground. Even when fully
(over)loaded, the Land Rover 1-ton survived being parachute dropped.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This vehicle was being replaced by the Land Rover Defender 130 in British
and Australian units prior to the Twilight War, but not enough of the latter
vehicle was available to replace all of them.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$3,279 |
G, A |
1 ton |
3.12 tons |
2+8 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
301/152 |
83/42 |
109 |
57 |
Stnd |
Stnd |
W(2) |
Land Rover APLV
Notes: Land
Rover designed the APLV (AirPortable Light Vehicle), also known as the ½-ton
Lightweight, to meet the requirements of British airborne, airmobile, and Royal
Marines. It first appeared in the late 1960s, and the British military gradually
began replacing these vehicles with the Land Rover Defender 90 and 110 starting
in the late 1980s. The APLVs were then sent for duty in units such as the
Gurkhas and in Commonwealth nations, as well as in Belize and some African
countries. They were still in use by 2000 by Belgium, Brunei, Guyana, Hong Kong,
Indonesia, Jamaica, Libya, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan as well as a
large number of civilian collectors and concerns.
The APLV is
similar to other Land Rover designs, but much smaller. The APLV was designed so
that it, in a stripped-down form, could be sling-loaded under a Westland Wessex
helicopter, a standard British medium-lift helicopter of the time. (Removing the
upper half of the sides, rear, and cab, along with the frame was required.) The
design was also narrowed by 10 centimeters over the Series IIA Land Rover. The
APLV could be powered by a Rover 4-cylinder gasoline engine developing 70
horsepower or a diesel variant of the same engine developing 62 horsepower.
Towing up to 1.13 tons is allowed.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Diesel |
$2,383 |
D, A |
564 kg |
1.95 tons |
2+2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Gas |
$2,403 |
G, A |
564 kg |
1.97 tons |
2+2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
Diesel |
243/122 |
68/34 |
90 |
18 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Gas |
266/134 |
74/38 |
90 |
31 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Land Rover Defender XD
Notes: These
Land Rovers largely replaced earlier models in European militaries and some
other countries starting in the mid-1980s. They are basically military SUVs,
with tough off-road characteristics and military features such as tow hooks,
weapons mounts, starter switches, and other such things. They may have hard or
soft tops. The Core Military Defender is an improved version of the Defender 90,
with a strengthened frame, chassis, and suspension, and can be airdropped. The
brakes are also improved. The Defender XD 90 is further improved, with a greater
handling, cargo capacity, durability, and ergonomics. The XD 90 is available
with a variety of Rover and Volkswagen engines, from four-cylinder to
eight-cylinder, and both gasoline and diesel models. Towing for all models is 4
tons.
The XD 110 is a
somewhat larger version of the Defender 90. They have been offered since the
mid-1980s, and many civilian sales were made, but military sales were slow until
the early 1990s. The suspension has been upgraded, and ground clearance has been
raised for better off road mobility. The Core Military Defender was the primary
military version; interior comfort has been increased, the frame, chassis, and
suspension are further strengthened, and a better transmission is fitted. The
Defender XD 110 is a further improved version of the Core Military Defender,
with increased handling, payload, and ergonomics, as well as improvements to
ease maintenance.
The XD 130 is an
extended chassis version of the Land Rover Defender 110. There are a large
number of variants of the 130 available, from cargo/troop carriers to command
posts to work shops. Perhaps the most common variant is an ambulance version. It
is otherwise similar to the 110 and 90.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
XD 90 83 hp
Gas |
$2,837 |
G, A |
600 kg |
1.91 tons |
2+6 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 90 134 hp
Gas |
$2,963 |
G, A |
600 kg |
2.07 tons |
2+6 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 90 68 hp
Diesel |
$2,800 |
D, A |
600 kg |
1.86 tons |
2+6 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 90 107 hp
Diesel |
$2,897 |
D, A |
600 kg |
1.98 tons |
2+6 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 90 111 hp
Diesel |
$2,907 |
D, A |
600 kg |
2 tons |
2+6 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 110 83 hp
Gas |
$3,203 |
G, A |
1.2 tons |
2.05 tons |
2+8 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 110 134 hp
Gas |
$3,329 |
G, A |
1.2 tons |
2.21 tons |
2+8 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 110 68 hp
Diesel |
$3,166 |
D, A |
1.2 tons |
2.1 tons |
2+8 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 110 107 hp
Diesel |
$3,263 |
D, A |
1.2 tons |
2.13 tons |
2+8 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 110 111 hp
Diesel |
$3,273 |
D, A |
1.2 tons |
2.14 tons |
2+8 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 130 111 hp
Diesel |
$4,128 |
D, A |
1.2 tons |
2.54 tons |
2+10 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
XD 130 134 hp
Gas |
$5,479 |
G, A |
1.2 tons |
2.61 tons |
2+10 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
XD 90 83 hp
Gas |
317/160 |
88/45 |
55 |
37 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 90 134 hp
Gas |
451/227 |
125/63 |
55 |
60 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 90 68 hp
Diesel |
275/138 |
77/38 |
55 |
20 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 90 107 hp
Diesel |
384/194 |
107/54 |
55 |
32 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 90 111 hp
Diesel |
393/198 |
109/55 |
55 |
33 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 110 83 hp
Gas |
299/150 |
83/42 |
82 |
37 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 110 134 hp
Gas |
425/214 |
118/59 |
82 |
60 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 110 68 hp
Diesel |
249/126 |
69/35 |
82 |
20 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 110 107 hp
Diesel |
313/158 |
87/44 |
82 |
32 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 110 111 hp
Diesel |
370/186 |
103/52 |
82 |
33 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 130 111 hp
Diesel |
317/160 |
88/45 |
90 |
33 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
XD 130 134 hp
Gas |
365/184 |
101/51 |
90 |
60 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Land Rover Defender SOV
Notes: Known to
the US military as the RSOV (Ranger Special Operations Vehicle), this vehicle
was introduced in 1992, after the Persian Gulf War. The SOV (Special Operations
Vehicle) is designed to meet a critical role in providing transportation for
infantry, which can fulfill a multitude of ordinance needs and be inserted via
several different modes. The SOV is capable of mounting a primary weapon in the
center top spot (able to mount one NHT-compatible weapon or two
NLT/NMT-compatible weapons), and another weapon in front of the front passenger
seat (NLT/NMT). The SOV is capable of carrying a number of different items in
internal racks, and can carry mortar ammunition, rockets, or ATGMs on side
racks. Side bins are also standard to allow the vehicle to carry land mines or
explosive charges. The SOV is capable of being carried inside aircraft such as a
C-130, CH-47, or EH-101; it may also be slung under medium and heavy lift
helicopters as well. (If all else fails, parachute or LAPES may drop it.)
Initial prototypes used 3.5-liter gasoline engines, but these were quickly
replaced by diesel engines developing 111 horsepower (the same as on the XD
above), and the Defender SOV was in fact based on the Defender XD 110.
It is notable
that 60 or more examples of this vehicle were purchased by the United States for
use by their elite Rangers. It is capable of being locally modified from stock
Land Rover LWBs. Some models have been modified with armor inserts on the bottom
to prevent damage from land mines, and optional armored doors, side plates, and
ballistic glass are available. The SOV has become a popular vehicle in England
where it was created, as well as in the US. Its flexibility in mounting any type
of weapon makes it popular with the average grunt. The SOV was also used by
Spanish special operations units to help safeguard visitors to the 1992 Summer
Olympics, but they were kept largely out of sight to avoid panic. Other users
include the Czech Republic, Israel, Portugal, and Turkey.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Standard |
$3,439 |
D, A |
2 tons |
3.52 tons |
2+5 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Armored |
$3,932 |
D, A |
1 ton |
5.58 tons |
2+5 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
Standard |
243/123 |
68/34 |
125 |
33 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Armored |
171/86 |
48/24 |
125 |
33 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF2 HS2 HR2* |
*Floor armor is 4Sp.
Land Rover 101 Forward Control
Notes: Also
known as the 101 Forward Control or Land Rover 101FC, this is basically a heavy,
cabover-design Land Rover truck. It is constructed largely of aluminum to make
it lighter and has an adjustable seat for the driver. The cab tilts forward for
access to the engine and transmission, but regular maintenance can be carried
out without tilting the cab. The cabover design allows for a larger load area
and less wasted space on transport aircraft. The 101FC is powered by a 3.5-liter
Rover V8 gasoline engine developing 131 horsepower.
It can tow 4 tons. Brakes are power assisted, as well as steering. 101FCs
were built in right and left-hand drive versions. The drive train has a central
locking differential. Under the passenger seat in the cab is a lockable
compartment.
At first not
sold to civilians, the 101FC was later sold as military surplus.
Some of these vehicles were put into storage immediately, and very low
miles 101FCs could be had. When first produced, the 101FCs were all
soft-top/canvas topped vehicles, though several were later rebuilt with hard
tops for roles such as ambulances, electronic warfare vehicles, communications
vehicles, and workshops. The original 101FCs were designed as towed gun
tractors. A specially detailed 101FC of the Life Guards Regiment carried the
coffin of Louis Mountbatten from his funeral as Westminster Abbey to Waterloo
Station. 31 101FCs were fitted by Land Rover with the stylized body shells used
by Judge vehicles in 1995’s Judge Dredd (the one with Sylvester Stallone).
The backstory stated that Land Rover was the only surviving ground
vehicle manufacturer in 2139. Several of these versions still exist in drivable
condition and often make appearances at Land Rover events.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$3,830 |
G, A |
2 tons |
4 tons |
3+10 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
251/126 |
70/35 |
106 |
58 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Saboteur Trooper
Notes: This
light amphibious vehicle looks very much like a wheeled metal raft. They were
originally built to a Royal Marine specification, but the Royal Marines passed
on it and the only buyers were Iraq and Nigeria. (Two were tested by the British
in the Falklands as Milan ATGM carriers.)
The Saboteur
Trooper is an 8x8 vehicle propelled in the water by a propeller; the propeller
can only engage or disengage and there is no reverse. Steering is by twist grips
instead of a wheel or tillers, and there is somewhat of a learning curve to
operate the Trooper. The vehicle has a central post for a weapon. The vehicle
can carry cargo as heavy as a four-round Swingfire ATGM launcher, or a variety
of weapons ranging from light machineguns to ATGM launchers such as the Milan,
or carry seven fully equipped troops. The driver and two passengers sit at the
front, the rest of passengers or cargo in the center, and the engine is at the
rear. The engine is a Volkswagen 127 gasoline-burner developing 73 horsepower;
an alternate Volkswagen engine developing 77 horsepower may be fitted. Other
engines tested or considered include Ford 65-horsepower and 78-horsepower
diesels. An optional long-range fuel tank may be fitted; this has a capacity of
109 liters and an additional cost of $54. Construction is largely of aluminum.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
73 hp Gas
Engine |
$2,310 |
G, A |
907 kg |
1.81 tons |
2+7 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
77 hp Gas
Engine |
$2,320 |
G, A |
907 kg |
1.82 tons |
2+7 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
65 hp Diesel
Engine |
$2,290 |
G, A |
907 kg |
1.83 tons |
2+7 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
78 hp Diesel
Engine |
$2,323 |
G, A |
907 kg |
1.84 tons |
2+7 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
73 hp Gas
Engine |
295/149 |
82/42/8 |
55 |
32 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
77 hp Gas
Engine |
307/155 |
85/43/9 |
55 |
34 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
65 hp Diesel
Engine |
265/134 |
73/37/8 |
55 |
19 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
78 hp Diesel
Engine |
310/156 |
85/43/9 |
55 |
23 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Stonefield CCV
Notes: The CCV
(Cross-Country Vehicle) was designed to produce a light truck able to take a
great amount of abuse, be highly mobile both on and off-road, be easy to drive
even for inexperienced drivers, and to use then-new concepts such as antilock
brakes and all-wheel drive. The original CCV prototypes were built in 1975, with
production examples first appearing in 1978 and going to civilian concerns. In
1982, the sole military customer, Malaysia, began receiving their CCVs, and this
order was completed in early 1986. Since then, the Stonefield company has
changed hands several times, but has continued to produce the CCVs for civilian
use, and is also a leader in research into new heavy vehicle subsystems.
The CCV has a
chassis which is flexible but torsionally rigid, and is not the traditional
ladder-type frame which most vehicles of its type have. This allows off-road
mobility on a lower suspension. The CCVs have either 4x4 (P-5000M) or 6x4
(P-5000) suspensions, with all-wheel drive, traction control, antiskid features,
and antilock braking. The transmission is fully automatic, and steering is
power-assisted. The trucks may be built with left or right-hand drive, depending
upon the customer. A large number of different bodies and specialist equipment
may be carried in or in place of the cargo bed. The cab is of the cabover type,
and may be all-metal (using a tubular steel frame with sheet aluminum panels),
or have a canvas roof. The doors may be metal and permanently attached, or
canvas and removable. The side windows may be permanent or removable. The
windshield may be upright or folding. The rear cargo area has a tailgate and
removable bows with a canvas tilt. The engine is mounted below and behind the
cab; the standard engine is a gasoline-powered Chrysler 318M 150-horsepower
engine, but Stonefield has been known to fit other engines at customer request.
Though the drive is 4x4 or 6x4, only one-third of the engine power goes to the
front wheels, with the rest going to the rear wheels. This arrangement means
that the all-wheel drive may remain engaged at all times, and increases the
efficiency of the traction control and antiskid features. Other options include
air conditioning, auxiliary fuel tanks, high-efficiency air filters, spotlights,
and headlights whose pointing direction may be controlled or vary with the
steering direction.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
P-5000M |
$3,926 |
G, A |
2 tons |
4.34 tons |
2+10 |
3 |
Headlights |
Open |
P-5000 |
$4,209 |
G, A |
2.85 tons |
5.03 tons |
2+12 |
3 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
P-5000M |
262/132 |
73/37 |
109 or 160 |
67 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
P-5000 |
231/118 |
64/33 |
109 or 160 |
67 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Alvis Supacat
Notes: This
light vehicle is produced by Great Britain and used by that country and Mexico.
It is a 6-wheeled ATV designed for use by airborne, airmobile, and Marine units.
The Supacat has an amphibious capability and can be fitted with tracks for soft
snow or mud. Although the Supacat floats, it has no power to propel itself in
water other than rotation of the tires. Supacats can be used for troop transport
and as light weapons carriers, and can tow light field guns and trailers. ATGMs,
recoilless rifles, machineguns, grenade launchers, and 60mm and 81mm mortars can
be fired from this vehicle. A weapons mount for a machinegun or automatic
grenade launcher is provided behind the front seats. The Supacat may be
overloaded to 2.4 tons, traveling at half-speed at this load.
The Supacat can tow 2.1 tons and a specially designed trailer was devised
using Supacat components that can haul 400 kilograms. The Supacat can be
sling-loaded under heavy and medium-lift helicopters and parachuted or LAPESed
from aircraft; alternately, the Supacat can be double-stacked inside transport
aircraft. The Supacat is largely constructed of aluminum body panels and tubular
frames. Power is provided by VW Audi 1.588-liter diesel engine developing 54
horsepower, and coupled with an automatic transmission. (The Mk 3 has a
Volkswagen ADE 1900 turbodiesel developing 78 horsepower.) The steering and
brakes are power assisted.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Mk 2 |
$1,963 |
D, A |
1 ton |
2.52 tons |
2+4 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Mk 3 |
$2,120 |
D, A |
1.6 tons |
3.4 tons |
2+4 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
Mk 2 |
179/90 |
50/25/2 |
50 |
16 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Mk 3 |
189/95 |
52/26/2 |
64 |
28 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |
Transcraft 1600PL Privateer
Notes: Similar
in concept to the Cargocat and Trooper, the Privateer is a very simple vehicle,
with a small engine compartment up front, a basic set of twin seats up front in
a very simple driver position, and a rear area which is mostly a flat bed, with
a small sunken box-like area behind the front seats. The cargo "bed" is
surrounded by a tubular framework, with roll bars behind the seats and extending
to the front. The body of the Privateer is made from reinforced glass-fiber
composites with molded-in color of the buyer’s choice. The chassis is steel, and
the suspension is 8x8 and each axle has independent suspension. The brakes are
designed so that the Privateer may steer in almost the same manner as a tracked
vehicle’s pivot steering; the Privateer may in fact turn completely around
inside of its own length of 2.74 meters. The Privateer is powered by a Reliant
848 gasoline engine developing 40 horsepower. Options include a passenger seat
beside the driver’s seat (which may be folded or removed entirely), an enclosed
cabin (which is also made from glass-fiber composites), a reinforced roll cage,
a windshield, and a tow hitch. The Privateer was bought in small numbers by the
British MoD, but is believed to no longer be in service.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$1,930 |
G, A |
725 kg |
1.36 tons |
1 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
229/115 |
63/32/4 |
19 |
18 |
Stnd |
W(4) |
HF1 HS1 HR1 |