Oshkosh Defense® SandCat™ Special Operations Vehicle (SOV).
The Oshkosh® SandCat™ Special Operations Vehicle (SOV) offers extreme mobility and protection for missions in the most remote locations. Its compact design and V8 diesel engine allow it to move quickly, safely and quietly. It also allows for quick crew egress, maximum situational awareness and easy mounting of weapons. Specifically designed to minimize penetration and blast overpressure effects from mine explosions, the SandCat SOV employs advanced metal composite armor technology that protects the cab all round up to shoulder height and includes floor protection against hand grenades and land mines. And because armor is integrated right into the vehicle’s design, it offers optimal protection at a lower weight.
- Based on a commercial chassis – efficiently manufactured and easily maintained
- Blast Management System – v-shaped belly deflector, impact-absorbing seats, advanced suppression systems and composite materials to absorb and deflect blasts
- Optimal armored compartment design
Protection
- Kinetics Energy & IED Fragment Protection: STANAG 4569 Level 2 (Up-to shoulder height)
- Mine Blast Protection: STANG Level 1
Power Management
- Electric System, Dual Alternator, Continuous current: 200A 12V + 200A 24V
- Transmission: TorqShift® 5-speed electronic automatic transmission with overdrive
- Wheel Drive: Part-time 4-wheel drive • electric transfer case shift on the fly (optional) • manual locking hubs
- Transfer Case: 2-speed manually or electronically operated
- Differential Locks: Rear – Limited-slip differential; Front – ARB Air Lock
- Brakes: 4-wheel Ventilated disk brake • power assist
- Steering: Hydraulic power-assist re-circulating ball steering
- Tires: 285/70 R 19.5 • 305/70 R 19.5 (optional)
Air Transportability
- Helicopter (External): CH-47, Sea King
Options
- Weapon Station/Electronic Remote Controlled Weapon
- Cargo/Storage Area (non-armored): Open cargo bed
- Self-Recovery/Electric Winch: Optional
- Air Conditioning System/Heater: Optional