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The Mountain Lion is a versatile armored utility vehicle able to fulfil multiple roles on the battlefield. Engineered for a demandingly high payload while ensuring crew survivability, the Mountain Lion enhances the mobility of combat forces and ex-tends expeditionary capabilities. The vehicle is also ideally suited for peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations.
The Mountain Lion’s unique design incorpo-rates a single piece (monocoque) armored hull. This ensures maximum protection from blast threats and superb ballistic protection against conventional ammunition and Impro-vised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The vehicle can carry a crew of up to eight soldiers com-plete with their kit and special equipment for at least a 48 hour combat mission.
Use of applied systems engineering tech-niques has culminated in unprecedented survivability for both the crew and vehicle. This engineering is founded in the knowl-edge base from the development and opera-tion of the unrivalled Husky Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector (VMMD) as well as through feedback from customers using this vehicle. The VMMD has been successfully deployed in operations in Africa, Middle East, Balkans and Asia it has also successfully completed arduous and comprehensive testing con-ducted in South Africa and at the US Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.
Tactical mobility and crew comfort (endur-ance) during missions is achieved through the combination of a powerful 221 kW engine (1012 Nm) coupled with a six speed automatic transmission, suitably matched transfer transmission and planetary rigid axles. This can be replaced with an inde-pendent suspension system, should this be necessary.
The Mountain Lion is equipped with the unique Four Wheel Steer (4WS) system that has been combat proven on the Husky VMMD. This dramatically reduces the turn-
ing circle enhancing the Mountain Lion’s mobility in close terrain and urban areas.
The vehicle is fitted with a 34 200 BTU air conditioner providing 10 kW of cooling. A 570 Amp alternator supplies ample power to run a wide range of communication, surveil-lance and other electronic equipment.
Strategic mobility is ensured by the fact that a Mountain Lion vehicle can be transported in a C130 aircraft.
Use of the maximum number of commercial components in the Mountain Lion enhances the ease with which the vehicle can be main-tained and supported logistically.
The Mountain Lion’s ample capacity allows it to fulfill a wide range of command and control functions as well as route clearance and combat support roles. Easy access and egress is through side and rear doors as well as roof hatches. Armored windows facilitate excellent all round visibility.
A Platt MR800 electrically driven armor protected ring mount which can carry a main weapon of the customer’s choice is fitted to the Mountain Lion. It incorporates a robust ring bearing assembly which has been proven in the harshest environments. The soft-mount has four springs which buffer the recoil of the weapon, reducing vibration and increasing accuracy.
A digi-rack also allows for easy installation and storage of communication and other add-on electronic equipment required.
Dimensions
LengthTo rear of vehicle steps
6 026 mm
WidthTo outside of spare wheel
2 585 mm
Height To Top of Roof
2 786 mm
To Top of Turret - Hatch Open (Height to be reduced by 200 mm in next model)
3 696 mm
To Top of Turret - Hatch Closed (Height to be reduced by 200 mm in next model)
3 446 mm
Wheel Base 3 420 mm
Ground Clearance
Under Transfer Transmission
525 mm
Under Axle Differential 410 mm
Tow Pintle Height 750 mm
Angle of Approach 40°
Angle of Departure 38°
Side Slope 30%
Mass
Kerb Weight Including fuel and lubricants
11 400 kg
Combat Weight Estimated
12 000 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 15 000 kg
Crew/Seating
Driver and Co-Driver/Gunner/Radio Operator 2
Passengers 4 - 6 Depending on Seating Configuration
Performance
Top Speed and Gradeability - 0% grade- 5% grade- 40% grade- 60% grade- 70% grade
102 km/h 70 km/h 12 km/h 7.5 km/h
6 km/h
Acceleration 0 - 50 km/h 0% grade
10.2 seconds
Acceleration 0 - 60 km/h 0% grade
14.5 seconds
Turning Circle Kerb to kerb
12 m
Range On hard level surface @ 80 km/h
800 km
Fuel Tank Capacity Main Fuel Tank
200 liters
Reserve Fuel Tank 24 liters
Engine
Make Cummins QSB6.7 (6 Cylinder)
Maximum Power (DIN) 221 kW @ 2500 rpm
Maximum Torque (DIN) 1012 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Fuel Diesel, JP-8
Transmission
Make Allison 3000 SP
Type 6 speed automatic 6 forward and 1 reverse
Transfer Transmission
Make ZF VG-750
Type 2 speed gear drive
Ratio Low range 2:1 High range 1:1
Axles (Front and Rear are Steerable)
Make Axletech 4000 Series
Ratio 8 :1
Planetary axles with selectable diff lock and full CTIS (Seygon System)
Braking System (US FMVSS 121)
Service Brakes Dual circuit pneumatic 4 circuit ABS discs front and rear
Park Brake Spring applied, pneumatic release, operated on rear disc
Suspension
Springs Semi-Elliptic leaf springs
Shock Absorbers Hydraulic, double acting telescopic
Independent Suspension Future development
Road Wheels and Tires
Rim Type Aluminium (Optional)
20" x 10" Steel split rim
Tire Size Michelin XZL 395/85 R20
Fitted with Hutchinson Run Flat Inserts
Steering System
Full Power Steering (Hydraulically Assisted) Unique proven mechanical 4 wheel steer system
Environmental Performance
Maximum Operating Temperature +55°c
Minimum Operating Temperature -32°c
Air Conditioner 34 200 BTU 10 kW cooling
+55°C to +26°C in 60 mins -32°C to +5°C in 45 mins
Electrical System
24V System With resettable circuit breakers
570A Niehoff 76761-N1609 Alternator
US Military Spec Black Out Lighting and Drive Lights
Instrumentation to SAE J1709 Data bus driven
Protection Levels
Vehicle
Blast protection STANAG 4059 (Level 3), AEP Spec
8 kg under hull 2 x 8 kg under wheels
IED Protection 50 kg at 5 m
Transparent Armor 96mm White or green
Ballistic Protection 9 mm bolt on ceramic tiles, onto 6 mm ARMOX 500T hull plate and internal Spall Liners
7.62 mm x 54 mm API
Platt MR800 Ringmount
Ballistic ShieldsSTANAG 4059 (Level 2) at 15°
WindowsSTANAG 4059 (Level 2) with polycarbonate on inside
Special Features
Fold away rear tow pintle - capable of towing Std US Army trailer
High power to weight ratio (18.4 W/kg)
CTIS: Individual wheel monitored and controlled
18 000 lb front fitted electric winch (remote controlled)
Provisioned for:
SPARKS•
Rhino•
AFES•
Radios per customer requirement•
Route clearance lighting kit•
Platt MR800 Ringmount with Electric Transverse
Dimensions
Length 2 110 mm
Width 2 095 mm
Height Hatch Open
910 mm
Hatch Closed 660 mm
Sweep Radius - Front Shield 1 400 mm
Hatch - Internal Diameter and Weatherseal Locks in open and closed positions
800 mm
Mass
Weight Depending on armor options
595 kg
Electronic Transverse and Elevation/Depression
24V system with 2 sealed gel batteries charged by the vehicle in an armored container
Continuous 360° rotation for 4 hours between charges
Speed: 6 rpm - 0 rpm (variable)
Manual override gearbox
Weapon mountable joystick
Primary elevation/depression: +20°/-30°
Super elevation: +60° with spring assist
Weapons Mountable
M2 .50 cal (12.7 mm)
MK19 GMG
H&K GMG (with adapter)
M240/MAG 58 (with adapter)
M249/MINIMI (with adapter)
MG3 (with adapter)
PKM (with adapter)
Spare Weapon, Ammunition and Barrel Stowage
800 rounds of .50 cal (12.7 mm) or 190 rounds of 40 mm
2 off M2HB barrels
Rack for M4 Carbine or similar weapon
Seat
Padded swing seat
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