| In July 2011, the British Company Supacat launching a military variant of the Rally Raid proven Wildcat into the worldwide defence market to offer a high performance, high speed off road vehicle for special forces, border patrol, reconnaissance, rapid intervention or strike roles. Supacat have partnered with the vehicle designers, QT Services, to market the Wildcat in Defence markets. Supacat are able to offer this vehicle as a fully integrated military variant including the entire spectrum of Integrated Logistic Support products and services. Filling a significant gap that currently exists between lightweight and less expensive high mobility platforms such as quad bikes and the heavier, more specialist and well renowned Jackal, the performance on offer with the Wildcat is unrivalled. The teaming of Supacat and QT Services will provide race-bred capability in a fully integrated military variant of the race car at an affordable price. The transfer and modification of an entire UK vehicle from the motorsport Industry into a military role by Supacat is an industry first.Supacat has partnered with Wildcat Design Authority and manufacturer, QT Services, to deliver a fully integrated military variant of Wildcat 500 DKR, which boasts unrivalled high speed performance in harsh environments for a vehicle in its size and weight class. Supacat is responsible for militarising the vehicle, including systems integration and volume production. At the Defence Exhibition DSEI 2011, Supacat will display for the first time a military variant of the Wildcat Special Forces vehicle. |
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The Wildcat can be equipped with a full range of light weapons station. As for the all modern military vehicle, The Supacat Wildcat can be also fitted with remote weapon station armed with a 7.62 mm machine gun for its self-protection, mounted on the roof of the vehicle.
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The Wildcat has a tubular space-frame chassis and state of the art suspension with an outstanding reputation for rugged reliability. The entire frame is cloaked in a stylish light weight composite body shell which is designed so that the panels are easily replaced and removed for servicing and repairs. To increase the protection of the crew, the Wildcat can be fitted with upgrade armour solutions.
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With a Gross Vehicle Weight of 2,580 kg and size (3800mm x 1755mm) it is easily air portable. The Wildcat can run at a Maximum speed of 170km/h with a range of 2,000 km. The Wildcat can be motorized with 3 different engines, 2.8L TGV Diesel, Land Rover 3L V6 Diesel or Land Rover 4L V8 Petrol. The Wildcat can used automatic and manual gearbox, the system providing both smooth road performance and extreme off-road performance. Steering is power assisted with a chassis mounted steering damper fitted to absorb any steering forces fed back from the roughest terrain. Stopping is dealt with using a powerful servo assisted braking system coupled to large disc brakes front and rear. Easy recovery is essential in combat operations and the Wildcat is equipped with a high powered on board jack system enabling the vehicle to lift itself up from a grounding situation with the minimum of effort.
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The Wildcat is available with specially developed air conditioning to greatly reduce crew fatigue. It also shares some parts with Land Rover so the logistic footprint is reduced for any military customer who already has Land Rovers in service. In option, the Wildcat can be equipped with a full range of military equipment as, run flats, self recovery winch, IR lights, and ballistic crew seats depending on the customer's requirements. The Wildcat's size and weight enables effective air portability and whilst primarily fulfilling a light strike concept of operations.
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Armament
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Light weapon station or ring mount.
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United Kingdom
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Accessories
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Runflat, self recovery winch, IR lights, and ballistic crew seats.
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Crew
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2
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Armor
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Add-on armour in option
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Weight
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2,580 kg
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Speed
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170 km/h maximum road speed
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Range
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2,970 km maximum road range
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Dimensions
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Length, 3.8 m; Width, 1.75 m; Height, 1.79 m
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