The Ministry of Defence has announced that a vehicle partially designed by Formula 1 engineers is to replace the controversial Snatch Land Rover.
The British-designed Ocelot has a V-shaped shell intended to defend against attacks coming from below the carriage.
The patrol vehicle can also be easily dismantled if needs be.
Its wheels work independently of each other; this means it is less of a problem if one falls off as the others would continue to work.
All the components can be removed easily - meaning that the pod where up to six people can sit can be changed and the vehicle could be turned into an ambulance if required.
It was devised by engineers from a variety of backgrounds - including the World Rally Championship, McLaren F1 and BMW, and the creators say tests show the vehicle can easily be repaired in confined forward operating bases.
The British-designed Ocelot has a V-shaped shell intended to defend against attacks coming from below the carriage.
The patrol vehicle can also be easily dismantled if needs be.
Its wheels work independently of each other; this means it is less of a problem if one falls off as the others would continue to work.
All the components can be removed easily - meaning that the pod where up to six people can sit can be changed and the vehicle could be turned into an ambulance if required.
It was devised by engineers from a variety of backgrounds - including the World Rally Championship, McLaren F1 and BMW, and the creators say tests show the vehicle can easily be repaired in confined forward operating bases.
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