TATRA TRUCKS and NEXTER to present TITUS armored vehicle at IDET 2015 19051532.

Through its unrivaled level of modularity based on combat missions kits, operational environment kits and a wide family of variants, TITUS (Tactical Infantry Transport & Utility System) is able to fulfill the full range of missions from Infantry transport to combat missions, combat support and combat service support functions, in any kind of type of commitments likely to occur in full spectrum of conflicts, including hybrid and counterinsurgency environments.

TITUS offers an exceptional mobility through its TATRA 6x6 chassis coupled with a 440Hp engine. Three axle chassis with first and third axle steered, combined with air suspension, offers to this vehicle speed and excellent comfort for the crew.

TITUS is built on a unique chassis produced by TATRA TRUCKS Inc. based in Koprivnice, Czech Republic. The chassis consists of central backbone tube and independently suspended swinging half-axles. “The so-called TATRA concept proved itself time and again as a reliable system ensuring an excellent terrain crossing ability, maneuverability and crew comfort,” says Radomir Smolka, TATRA TRUCKS R&D Director.

TITUS carries three crewmembers (commander, gunner, driver) and ten-man squad. Optionally, the crew can be reduced down to two operators to accommodate a twelve-man squad in the rear compartment.

The vehicle can be equipped with a wide range of Remote Control Weapon Stations and weapon systems varying from 7.62mm to 20mm as well as with 40mm grenade launchers. It is fully integrated within the C4I network.

TITUS is equipped with top-class ballistic protection, which is modular and can reach ballistic level 2-4 according to STANAG 4569. Mine resistance capability is classified as level 4a-4b. The vehicle can withstand IED blasts of up to 150 kgs. Combined with state-of-the-art active and passive crew protection systems, TITUS is an armored vehicle of choice for the demanding scenarios of the 21st century.

There is a number of versions of the vehicle available, ranging from a classic IFV through a mobile command post, armoured ambulance to communications, maintenance and evacuation vehicles. For police purposes, there is a number of modules which can be used to quickly prepare a vehicle to fulfill specific roles, such as the SWAT module, the WCT module (Water Cannon Tank) or the riot control module.