A vehicle for use in mined areas

A vehicle for use in mined areas

A vehicle (20) for use in mined areas, which vehicle (20) comprises first, second and third pairs of wheels (22, 24, 26), a first axle (28) for the first pair of wheels (22), a second axle (28) for the second pair of wheels (24), a third axle (28) for the third pair of wheels (26), a ground-clearing...

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1. Verfasser: DAVID JAMES BURGESS
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
ARMOUR
ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES
ARMOURED TURRETS
BLASTING
HEATING
LIGHTING
MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
WEAPONS
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Zusammenfassung:A vehicle (20) for use in mined areas, which vehicle (20) comprises first, second and third pairs of wheels (22, 24, 26), a first axle (28) for the first pair of wheels (22), a second axle (28) for the second pair of wheels (24), a third axle (28) for the third pair of wheels (26), a ground-clearing structure providing a high ground clearance of the type found on tractors, a transmission system of the type found on tractors whereby the vehicle (20) is capable of fast ground speeds for personnel transportation purposes, and a mine shield (32) which extends underneath the axles (28) for providing protection against exploding mines whilst maintaining a low centre of gravity (34) for the vehicle (2) for optimum safe travel purposes over rough terrain.