Tuesday, December 02, 2008

SandCat

Origin
United States of America

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
Oshkosh Truck Corporation

Description: The Oshkosh SandCat is a 4x4 protected multirole vehicle intended for use by military customers carrying personnel and equipment. It is powered by a 325-hp diesel engine and can transport as many as eight passengers, including driver. The vehicle can be airlifted by C-130-sized fixed-wing aircraft and CH-47, MH-47 and CH-53 helicopters. The SandCat vehicle accepts the following optional equipment: gunner protection kit, remote weapon station, non-armored cargo area, fire suppression system, NBC protection, self-recovery winch, central tire inflation, runflat tires, trailer hitch/pintle, rear view camera, external intercom system , air bag system, and air condition system.

Specifications
Accommodation: Passengers 8 typical 4 to 5

Dimensions: Fuel Tank Capacity 120 l (32 gl), Ground Clearance 330 mm, Height 2,251 mm, Length 5,046 mm, Width 2,160 mm

Weights: Max Weight 8,142 kg (17,950 lb), Payload 1,656 kg (3,651 lb)

Performance: Gradient 60 %, Side Slope 43 %, Step Climbing Ability 457 mm (17.99 in), Top Speed 120 kph (75 mph)

Power: Max Torque 880 Nm, Power 325 hp

Other: Wheel Drive 4, Wheels 4

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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