Boeing AH-64, USA
Baserunner Utility Vehicle, United States of America
CONTENTINTRODUCTIONDESIGNPROTECTION FEATURESHYBRID POWER
TRAINMOBILITY
INTRODUCTIONBaserunner is a 4x4 selectable gas / electric hybrid
utility vehicle developed by Textron Marine & Land Systems. A
member of COMMANDO Utility vehicle line, it is designed to support
unique mission needs and can be deployed in both front line and
rear echelon operational theatres.The Baserunner vehicle was
introduced during the International Defence Exhibition and
Conference (IDEX), held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in February 2013.The
COMMANDO utility vehicle line also includes the Survivable Combat
Tactical Vehicle (SCTV) system. It is part of the COMMANDO family
of four-wheeled armoured vehicles, which also includesCommando
Select, COMMANDO Advanced and COMMANDO Elite.
DESIGNThe Baserunner COMMANDO utility vehicle features tubular
steel operator protective structure (OPS). It offers superior
safety and reliability in wide spectrum of missions.The forward
compartment accommodates two personnel in bucket seats, whereas the
rear section is fitted with aluminium dump bed for the carriage of
cargo. The vehicle measures 2.93m-long, 1.92m-high and 1.33m-wide
overall. It has a gross vehicle weight of 771kg and a cargo bed
volume of 9.6ft. It can carry a maximum load of 363kg (800lb) and a
cargo bed payload of 227kg (500lb), and has a towing capacity of
500lb.
PROTECTION FEATURESThe COMMANDO family of vehicles offers
mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) level of protection. Its
blast protection seats with three-point seat belts offer enhanced
protection for occupants against explosions. The vehicle also
integrates side safety nets.
HYBRID POWER TRAINThe rear axle of the Baserunner vehicle is
powered by a four-cycle, 480cc V-Twin OHV engine, which generates a
power output of 16hp. It also features a 12V maintenance-free
accessory outlet with USB port and anelectricalstarter / generator
system with solid-state regulator.The vehicle is fitted with
helical gear differentials with manual lock. The forward and
reverse differential ratios are 13.32:1 and 14.01:1,
respectively.
MOBILITYThe Baserunner COMMANDO utility vehicle is equipped with
25x10-12 uni-directional run flat, Kevlar-belted tires, which offer
superior mobility in rough terrain conditions. A rack and pinion
steering is fitted on the left side of the vehicle.The Baserunner
also features four-wheel hydraulic service brakes and a
hand-actuated parking brake. Its wheels are installed with disc
brakes, while the rear wheels are provided with drum brakes.
REFERNCEhttp://www.army-technology.com/projects/baserunner-utility-vehicle/
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