Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Cheetah

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Force Protection Inc

Description: The Force Protection's Cheetah is an all-terrain, light armored vehicle specifically designed for reconnaissance, forward command and control, and urban operations. Force Protection claims that Cheetah results ideal for homeland security. The V-shaped hull combines state-of-the-art ballistic and mine blast protection with the mobility of a 4x4 vehicle. Powered by either Cummins QSB rated at 275-hp or ISB rated at 300-hp engines has a top speed of 75 mph (120 kph).

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 6

Dimensions: Height 2.3 m, Length 5.4 m, Width 2.2 m

Weights: Max Weight 24,000 lb (10,886 kg), Payload 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)

Performance: Max Range 500 miles (805 km), Top Speed 75 mph (121 kph)

Power: Power 300 hp

Other: Wheels 4

Internet Resources
forceprotection.net, forceprotection.net

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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