Armoured Utility Vehicles

[paul g]

RFP just went out for 24 of these

The Armoured Utility Vehicles must meet the following minimum requirements
PROTECTION
The protection features of the proposed vehicle must meet the following minimum
standards and must be independently certified of same:
Ballistic Protection:
MOD: OPSEC
Material
Blast Protection:
OPSEC
ENGINE
 Diesel engine required
 Minimum 3 Litre (ideally >4 Litre)
 Turbo Charged
 Output minimum of 210 HP/ 2000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
 Minimum 5 speed manual / automatic
 4 x 4 wheel drive
BRAKING SYSTEM
 Enhanced braking system commensurate with vehicle weight
 The vehicle must meet all EU standard specifications for braking capacity
 Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
STEERING SYSTEM
 Left Hand Drive
 Power Steering
SUSPENSION:
 The vehicle must have :
o Enhanced suspension system that compensates for additional weight due
to armouring
o Off-road capability
o Handling characteristics to conform to normal non-armoured vehicle
standards
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WHEELS
 Run-Flat system on all wheels including spare wheel.
 Fitted with all-terrain tyres.
 Spare wheel to be carried externally
POWER
 The vehicle must have an enhanced power capability for additional radio and
force protection equipment OPSEC
PAYLOAD
 The vehicle must be capable of carrying a minimum of 5 personnel (including
driver) plus personal protective equipment (PLCE)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
 The vehicle must have:
o Air conditioning system as standard
o Air bag protection for front seat passengers (minimum requirement).
Capability of disabling air bag system
o Drivers windows capable of being lowered
o Anti-tamper exhaust outlet
o The integration of suitable mounting points for the stowage of the eFP
unit, power cabling and cables to exterior antennae
OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Winch – Forward Mounted (>4,000 kg capacity

MOD: Think before you post.If you publish capabilities,the bad guys can find ways around them.

[The real Jack]

Looks like more armoured nissans or some Landbruisers.

[DeV]

Doesn't give a lot of detail

Armoured Nissan type vehicle ?

[ODIN]

Doesn't give a lot of detail

Armoured Nissan type vehicle ?

There were a number of Armoured Nissan Patrols that were purchased a number of years ago. I remember one being in Tralee while I was on camp there in 2007(?). Basically your standard Fifth generation Nissan Patrol (1997-2010 model) that had armour. Similar to this http://www.interarmored.com/en/vehic...79321936346608

[hptmurphy]

Google Armoured Utility Vehicle and this is among those that pop up!

[ODIN]

I got this in the results when I searched!!!



And if memory serves me, we only got about half the order that was initially intended.

[hptmurphy]

I got this in the results when I searched!!!

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And if memory serves me, we only got about half the order that was initially intended.

Problem is they turned out to be a ball of shite by all accounts

[restless]

rfp specifies lhd and aircon? are they all for overseas work?

[apod]

MOD: No discussion of armour capabilities or FP measures.One mention and thread closed.
Carry on.

[hptmurphy]

rfp specifies lhd and aircon? are they all for overseas work?

Well spotted

[na grohmiti]

Most DF vehicles purchased in recent years, apart from TCVs that would spend most of their time in Ireland, were LHD. When only ourselves and the UK drive on the left in Europe, and the next nearest left driving country is Malta, it is wise to plan for future missions being in a Right driving place.

[ODIN]

MOD: No discussion of armour capabilities or FP measures.One mention and thread closed.
Carry on.

Although I understand why you modded this, if it is from a publicly available tender document, are you being a bit over zealous?

[hptmurphy]

Most DF vehicles purchased in recent years, apart from TCVs that would spend most of their time in Ireland, were LHD. When only ourselves and the UK drive on the left in Europe, and the next nearest left driving country is Malta, it is wise to plan for future missions being in a Right driving place.

Fcuk me..are we going to invade Malta perchance?

[apod]

Although I understand why you modded this, if it is from a publicly available tender document, are you being a bit over zealous?

MOD:No.Question my decision to protect those who I serve with use these vehicles in harms way on a daily basis overseas again and take a holiday.No messing.I am very serious about this.

[na grohmiti]

Fcuk me..are we going to invade Malta perchance?

If we were, we would be looking for RHD vehicles. Malta is safe... for now.