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IVECO Defence Vehicles presents two versions of its MPV Medium Protected Vehicle at Eurosatory 1506.
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Online Show Daily News Eurosatory 2012 International Land Defence & Security Exhibition Paris, France 11 - 15 June 2012 |
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Friday, June 15, 2012, 11:20 AM | |||
IVECO Defence Vehicles presents two versions of its MPV Medium Protected Vehicle at Eurosatory. | |||
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Eurosatory, the Italian Company IVECO Defence Vehicles presents two versions
of the MPV (Medium Protected Vehicle) 4x4, the MPV Baseline platform and
MPV Ambulance/Intensive Treatment Unit. The MPV design is based on the
Iveco Trakker military off the shelf truck chassis, already in service
with a number of European Armies, including the UK, Germany and Switzerland,
combined with a protected crew cell. |
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IVECO Defence Vehicles MPV Medium Protected Vehicle at Eurosatory 2012 |
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This
cell incorporates the driver’s cab and mission area, offering more
than 13m3 volume in the standard 4x4 version, increasing to 16 m3 for
the ambulance/Intensive treatment unit variant. The maximum combat weight
of up to 18 tonnes and a chassis capable of mastering the toughest of
terrains gives MPV 4x4 excellent tactical mobility in all missions. |
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IVECO Defence Vehicles MPV Ambulance /Intensive Treatment Unit at Eurosatory 2012 |
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MPV
Ambulance /Intensive Treatment Unit In addition to benefiting from all above listed features of the standard MPV 4x4 platform, the MPV Ambulance/Intensive Treatment Unit offers increased space and improved ergonomics over the standard MPV 4x4 platform, optimizing the casualty treatment area. The vehicle is equipped with two stretchers, which can be loaded using an onboard system, and will carry a crew of 4: driver, commander, medical officer and nurse. The vehicle will be equipped with an NBC protection system and will provide a safe space in which lifesaving treatment can be undertaken, even close to the front line. The additional headroom enables the doctor or nurse to stand, greatly facilitating effective treatment. The stretcher loading system, which has been patented by Iveco allows stretchers to be loaded automatically at a height of 1200 mm from the ground. The Italian Army has already ordered Ambulance and Route Clearance versions (designated VTMM Ambulance by the Italian Army). |
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