WASHINGTON — The automobile chosen by the US Particular Operations Command [USSOCOM] because the automobile of alternative for his or her Terrestrial Mobility Program 1.1 [GMV 1.1] is the F72-HD the place the abbreviation ‘HD’ means Heavy Responsibility.
The F72-HD was formally unveiled by Flyer Protection [manufacturer] because the next-generation cell, extremely environment friendly, and agile 4×4 particular forces automobile.
The F72-HD might be transported wherever on this planet within the home cargo sector of a CH47 helicopter or a C-130 transport plane. The automobile can carry 2,500 kg of payload and simply adapt to troublesome, rugged, and restrictive terrain in all climate circumstances.
Engine and energy
The F72-HD is powered by a 2.0 L GM DOHC BiTurbocharged intercooler JP8 / F24 / Diesel Direct Injection Frequent Rail Gas System engine. The engine delivers 220 horsepower [164KW] and torque of 332 ft.-lb [450 Nm]. The transmission is a Tiptronic computerized six-speed, distributed 2-speed, excessive 4 × 2, or low full time 4 × 4.
Relying on the necessities, the automobile might be geared up with a 12V Alternator [140 amp] or a 12 V / 28V Alternator [50/210 amp]. The suspension is a 4-wheel coil-over-shock unbiased adjustable suspension with 4 air spring variable rides. The brakes are energy help 4-wheel discs with ABS, and the wheel and tire measurement are 37 x 13.5 R17 load vary E with bead lock and VFI run flat.
The highest velocity in keeping with the producer of the F72-HD is 95 mph [153 kph], whereas the working vary is 300 miles [483km] at Mission Profile or 500 miles on flat floor at 40 mph [1,046 km].
Weapons
The armament of the F72-HD is a alternative that makes it extremely adaptable to the mission or primary performance. The Kongsberg Frequent Remotely Operated Weapon Station [CROWS II] might be built-in as required, which implies that the automobile may have a 50-caliber mild machine gun.
The station itself is kind of wealthy in alternative, because it permits the combination of Mk 19, machine gun 12.7 mm M2 .50 caliber, 7.62 mm machine gun M240B, and 5.56 mm computerized weapon M249 Squad.
Nonetheless, mild weapons might be chosen, similar to the combination of a separate 12.7 mm machine gun or a 30 mm cannon. Nonetheless, the F72-HD is designed to launch Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, in addition to 4 M72 LAWs anti-tank missiles.
Dimensions
The F72-HD is designed to hold a most of seven personnel, together with the particular person in command of the weapons system.
The wheelbase is 126 ”[320 cm]. The F72-HD is 182 ”[462 cm] lengthy, 79.25” [201 cm] chassis broad, and 72 ”[183 cm] excessive, however adjustable. The gross weight of the automobile is 13,000 lb [5897 kg]. The strategy angle is 73.4º / 55.5º w / push bar & winch, the departure angle is 53.1º, the ramp over angle is 146.7º, and the vertical step is eighteen ”[45.7 cm]; 24 ”[61 cm] diagonal. The gas tank is 23 gal. [87.5 L].
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