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General information |
At DVD 2010, the international defence equipment exhibition of Millbrook (United Kingdom), Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), present a new version of the SandCat, the M-LPV Mine-Protected Light Patrol Vehicle. With an highest level of performance and protection, the SandCat M-LPV is the solution for the special operations, security, and surveillance patrols missions. The SandCat can run in any terrain condition, as desert, jungle, mountain or urban. The SandCat M-LPV has a compact profile that offers superior off-road performance. It moves swiftly, easily and can carry more crew and equipment. The SandCat M-LPV can carried four soldiers with an option for two more. Backed by worldwide Oshkosh Defense logistic support, Warfighters will always be ready – anytime, anywhere – with the SandCat M-LPV.
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Variants : No variants
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Armament |
The SandCat M-LPV can be equipped with a remotely weapon station armed with a 7.62 or 12.7 mm machine gun.
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Protection |
Specifically designed to protect Warfighters fromp mine attacks, IED’s, standard ammunition threats and armopr piercing (AP) bullets, the SandCat M-LPV incorporate a v-shaped belly deflector, impact absorbing seats and advanced composite materials. Because the armour is integrated right into the vehicle’s design, the cabin’s size and structure is optimized and protection is maximized – all while maintaining a lower weight.
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Propulsion |
Based on a commercial chassis, the SandCat M-LPV is efficiently manufactured and easily maintained no matter where in the world the mission lies. The SandCat M-LPV is motorised with 6.7L V8 Diesel engine, coupled to a TorqShift 5-speed electronic automatic transmission with overdrive.
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Accessories |
The SandCat M-LPV can be transported by a plane C-130 and up or by CH-47 or Sea King helicopter. In option, the SandCat M-LPV can be equipped with self-recovery winch, run-flat tires, air conditioning system, NBC protection system and cruise control.
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Specifications |
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Armament
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Remote controlled weapon station armed with weapons up to 12.7 mm machine gun.
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Project
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Designer Company
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Oshkosh Defense
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Accessories
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Turret ring, self-recovery winch, run-flat tires, ABS, air bag system, Air conditioning, NBC protection system, cruise control
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Crew
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4 + 2 soldiers
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Armor
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V-shape, mine, IED's, armor piercing bullets protection.
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Weight
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6,500 kg
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Speed
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120 km/h
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Fuel capacity
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160 liter a a
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Dimensions
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Lenght, 5,3 m; Width, 2,24 m; Height, 2,351 m
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