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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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Mercedes-Benz Special Chassis at Eurosatory 2012 Press Release |
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| Friday, June 15, 2012, 10:45 AM | |||
| The proven combat chassis FGA 14.5 from Mercedes-Benz Special Chassis at Eurosatory 2012. | |||
For
years, Mercedes-Benz Special Chassis FGA 12.5 has proved its worth in
very diverse military missions as the base of the KMW DINGO 2. Extensive
experience gained over the year and changing operation scenarios with
regard to payload, mobility and reliability have served as the basis for
the new development of Special Chassis FGA 14.5. This is also the basis
for the new heavy duty version of the DINGO 2 HD from Krauss Maffei Wegmann.
The logistical concept of the DINGO 2 HD (supplying spare parts and servicing)
follows in the footsteps of the DINGO versions already launched, which
were given Special Chassis FGA 12.5 as a base. |
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 Mercedes-Benz Booth at Eurosatory 2012 |
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| The
decision to go into series production with Special Chassis FGA 14.5 means
that Mercedes-Benz is now in a position to provide manufacturers of military
and civil vehicles with a completely newly-designed chassis on the basis
of the time-tried Unimog concept. Special Chassis FGA 14.5 is absolutely
geared to the requirements of modern armed forces in the 21st century
as far as increasing payloads and tactical mobility are concerned and
it comes up to the latest standards for military and technical vehicles.
Its improved handling properties (achieved with a new drivetrain concept
and a new concussion spring package) and the integration of ergonomic
operating concepts such as the pre-programmable central tyre inflation
system found in the driving display help to take the strain off the driver.
The controls are so designed that even drivers with little practice can
react quickly with no complications in stress situations. |
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 Mercedes-Benz New Chassis 14.5 at Eurosatory 2012 |
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Electric
power for the FGA 14.5 is guaranteed by a new generator concept capable
of up to 355 A. It is protected against dirt and provides enough capacity
for complex systems 5 (armaments, weapon stations etc.). A new energy
management system makes sure that the power supply is well-balanced both
for the body (i.e. for a great number of electronic power consumers) as
well as for the Special Chassis itself. The FGA 14.5 equipment package is rounded off by a powerful auxiliary heater with a total output of 12 kW, automatically adjustable to altitudes up to 2500 m, as well as a standard airconditioning compressor with an output of 9 kW which can be increased to 13 kW as an option for hot regions and/or large crew cabs. The Special Chassis is fitted with all the mechanical, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic interfaces needed for integrating the safety cage. The most important interfaces are fitted with the corresponding quick-change systems which contribute to reducing the time the vehicle is out of use and the time needed for maintenance – and these of course also lead to a reduction in life-cycle costs. Manufacturers of armoured troop carriers have a maximum weight of 8.5 t at their disposal for setting up the safety cage and integrating it (incl. armour plating, weaponry, equipment etc.) With FGA 12.5 and FGA 14.5, Mercedes-Benz Special Chassis is providing a well-thought out range of products tailored to the needs of modern armed forces which is also in keeping with its idea of the vehicle family as a whole. |
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