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11th May 2008
Recovery operations safer and faster with the introduction of
new high-tech recovery vehicle
Recovery mechanics in Iraq and Afghanistan are set to benefit
from new 32-tonne trucks with electronic recovery systems,
cutting time spent working on the ground to a minimum
General Support Vehicles Integrated Project Team (GSV IPT) is
set to introduce a new 32-tonne truck with improved recovery
capabilities later this summer. The new truck features an
electronic recovery system designed to allow recovery mechanics
to operate in a ‘mobile workshop’, spending more time in the
armoured cab and less time on the ground. The new truck has a
powerful 10.5l, 6 cylinder turbo diesel engine, which drives all
eight wheels, as well as improved off-road capability, enabling
troops to reach the recovery site rapidly while negotiating
rugged terrain. The vehicle is fitted with appliqué armour packs
to protect the crew from ballistic and blast threat, and
includes a Bowman radio.
“The truck has an immensely strong lifting capacity,” says GSV
IPT team leader Alison Henry. “With a crane that can lift 13
tonnes and tow a 44-tonne vehicle, it can recover our heaviest
wheeled casualties.”
The new 32-tonne trucks have been developed in conjunction with
MAN Truck & Bus, and form part of the MoD’s £1.3bn Support
Vehicle Programme. 288 of the new recovery vehicles will be
despatched to Iraq and Afghanistan, with 69 recovery trailers.
They replace the three current Foden fleet vehicles.
“This milestone represents a significant achievement and is
further evidence of the success of our Support Vehicle Programme
in delivering 7285 specialist support vehicles to our Armed
Forces,” comments Minister for Defence Equipment and Support
Unit, Baroness Ann Taylor.
Members of GSV IPT along with MAN Truck & Bus who were
responsible for delivering the new truck, will be at DVD on 25th
and 26th June at Millbrook. Visitors wishing to attend DVD must
pre-register by visiting
www.theevent.co.uk. |
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