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IDEX 2017: Polaris presents its DAGOR ultra-light combat vehicle 82002175.
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Army Recognition
IDEX 2017 Official Online Show Daily News Media Partner International Defence Exhibition & Conference 19 - 23 February 2017 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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Polaris at IDEX 2017
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At IDEX 2017, Polaris displays its DAGOR ultra-light combat vehicle. Launched in 2014, the DAGOR was developed by Polaris to fill a mobility gap for light infantry, expeditionary and special operations forces.
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 Polaris DAGOR at IDEX 2017 ( credits: army recognition ) |
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"The DAGOR was engineered to meet a very demanding set of light-mobility needs for our customer," said Jed Leonard, manager of Advanced Mobility Platforms, and Polaris Defense. "It provides the optimal balance of rapid air transportability, payload and advanced mobility. The design offers our customers a modular, light-weight platform to support a variety of expeditionary missions."
The DAGOR has world-class capability in extreme off-road terrain at full payload. The purpose-built vehicle is designed with trophy truck-inspired suspension to carry 3,250 lbs of payload or a 9-man infantry squad at a higher rate of speed over terrain usually traveled on foot. This allows the warfighter to move quickly to the objective with mission-critical equipment. |
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DAGOR's unique design allows for ease of operation, maintenance and sustainment in support of combat operations. The vehicle uses a readily available commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) driveline, controls and components streamlining mechanic and operator training. The diesel/JP8 COTS engine was selected for its combination of power, weight and size. The open design of the cargo bed maximizes loading space, flexibility and access for mission-essential equipment.
The vehicle curb weight is less than 4,500lbs to maximize aircraft operational range. The width of DAGOR allows rapid loading into the CH-47 Chinook platform without modification and the weight allows it to be sling loaded under the UH-60 Black Hawk. The vehicle has completed government durability testing and is certified for CH-47 Chinook Internal Air Transport (IAT), air drop, and UH-60 Black Hawk Sling Load. |