Designation: | Aquatrack |
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Manufacturer: | ALVIS PLC | |
Product type: | Armoured Vehicles | |
Name: | Tracked armoured personnel carrier |
Aquatrack is a fully Amphibious Load Carrier with a 5 tonne cargo capacity, capable of carrying a vehicle, stores, or personnel on land and sea. Driven by its tracks or twin variable pitch propellers or both together, it can operate on roads, harsh terrain, mud, soft sand or frozen waste and, without any preparation, move from land into river, lake, or rough seas.
Aquatrack is ideally suited for use in both Civil and Military roles.
MOBILITY
On land, Aquatrack has impressive cross country performance in most terrains, and can travel on roads at speeds up to 40km/hr,
At the shoreline, Aquatrack can enter or leave the water through surf 3 metres high, using both track and propeller drive until completely free of the shoreline area,
At sea, Aquatrack's twin variable pitch propellers give speeds (fully laden) of up to 10km/hr. Aquatrack can remain fully operational in sea state 3 (wave height 0.61m), and survive in sea state 5 (wave height 3.05m).
CAPACITY
Aquatrack is designed to be operated by one driver with the assistance of a Deck-Master. The air-conditioned cabin has seating for two additional crew, The cargo deck area of the standard vehicle is 4.3m long by 2.6m wide but variations can be provided to meet individual customer requirements. This configuration can accommodate up to 5 tonnes of cargo. Possible loads include stores and equipments; up to 40 seated personnel; or up to 28 seated personnel and a vehicle (subject to vehicle size).
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