HIT Al-Hadeed
Notes: Basically
a small workshop on wheels, the Al-Hadeed is similar to other ARRVs, being a
modification of the Talha APC (itself a modification of the M-113A2).
Like the Talha, the Al-Hadeed has a lengthened chassis with six
roadwheels. The vehicle, if
possible, looks even blockier than ARV versions of the M-113; this is a sign
that extra armor has been added and the widening of the hull.
Like the Talha, the Al-Hadeed has good space for its crew, despite the
sheer amount of spare parts and tools it carries.
(to be fair, some are carried in boxes and lockers on top and on the
sides of the vehicle, or are simply strapped on the outside.) At the front of
the hull, with the base opposite the commander, is a hydraulic crane with a
telescoping jib and able to lift 3 tons as 2.2 meters. Leading out the rear is a
winch cable with a capacity of 20 tons (40 tons with block and tackle), and 130
meters of cable. At each corner,
hydraulic outriggers can be lowered for stability when the crane or winch is
being used. Some Al-Hadeeds have a
vehicular NBC pack, into which the crew plugs in the extended hoses of their
protective mask; others have NBC Overpressure and extra roof and side viewing
ports and vision blocks. On the
fender on each side is a cluster of four smoke grenade launchers.
The night vision fit is normally a passive viewer for the driver; some
are equipped with a backup camera and an image intensifier for the commander
though one of the vision blocks of his manually-rotating cupola, and one image
intensifier on a wide-angle vision block for use by the crane operator. (These
extra night vision devices are normally found only on Al-Hadeeds with NBC
Overpressure.) Al-Hadeeds with NBC
Overpressure also have the ability to aim and fire their commander's weapon
while under armor with the hatches closed.
While the Al-Hadeed has the standard mix of basic, wheeled vehicle,
tracked vehicle, and small arms tools, it also has a folding work table, a
battery charger, an air compressor, power tools, a power lathe, two welding sets
(both electric and gas), a grinder, a hydraulic press, and a small computer
which is loaded with tech manuals, papers on repair, hints, and suchlike.
To power all this while the engine is off, the Al-Hadeed has a 5kW APU.
Being a
descendant of the M-113A2, the engine used is a Detroit Diesel 6V53T variant
developing 265 horsepower and high torque for towing and winching operations.
The transmission is automatic, and the driver has normal pedal and wheel
controls. The suspension is by
torsion bar, but the front two, the second from the rear, and the return roller
have hydraulic dampeners, and the ride is unusually smooth.
Stats below and
in the price assume a maximum fit.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$793,935 |
D, A |
3 tons |
15 tons |
5 |
12 |
Passive IR (D), CCTV (D), Image Intensifier (C, CO) |
Shielded |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
123/86 |
34/24/3 |
480 |
86 |
Stnd |
T3 |
HF9Sp HS5Sp
HR5 |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
None |
None |
M-2HB (C) |
2000x.50 |