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Additional offerings include suspension and lift kits, custom wheels and body components, performance driveline parts, plus an extensive list of camping and off-road accessories such as tents, racks, storage solutions and lighting. RTR Vehicles, a Ford custom vehicle collaborator founded by Vaughn Gittin Jr., ARB 4×4 Accessories, an Australian manufacturer and distributor of 4×4 parts and accessories, and 4 Wheel Parts, an off-road parts retailer, are developing parts for the summer launch of Bronco two- and four-door SUVs.įord and the off-road aftermarket companies are collaborating on a range of performance parts beyond the current catalog of Ford-approved accessories for Bronco and Bronco Sport. For more information click here or contact us: EMEA: +44 20 7936 6783 Americas: +1 4 Asia Pacific: +61 2 9947 9709 or via email.Bronco is collaborating with three of the off-road aftermarket companies to expand the growth of parts and accessories for customers to personalize their Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs, the automaker announced. This project forms part of our recent analysis and forecasts of the global armoured vehicles and counter-IED vehicles market available from our business information platform Strategic Defence Intelligence. The Global Armoured Vehicles and Counter-IED Vehicles Market 2011-2021 Under these trials a 19t test-bed vehicle was tested in the desert to ascertain Warthog’s performance in heat and dust conditions. Trials to configure Bronco to Warthog’s combat load have been completed in the UAE. Various trials were carried on the Bronco ATTC to meet the requirements of the Warthog programme. It was successfully launched in 2001 with the Singapore Armed Forces. The Bronco ATTC was a result of five years of research and development. Each Warthog can be transported in a C-130 aircraft and is also sea transportable. This vehicle is manufactured taking into picture the transit issues. The hydraulic, steering system also makes the vehicle highly mobile, stable and comfortable in crossing such difficult terrains. The vehicle is fitted with rubber tracks and running gear that provides smoother rides on all types of terrain. One of the key features of the Warthog ATV is its manoeuvrability. It is also fitted with front and rear axles, an integrated transfer box and the track system final drive units. It has Allison MD 3500 fully automatic transmission. The Warthog runs on a Caterpillar C7 engine generating 350bhp at 2,400rpm. This acts as a military workshop on field for the armed forces. The repair and recovery variant is fitted with workshop facilities such as a 6mt crane, a 10t winch, electric generator, air compressor, work bench and stowage facilities and support tools and test equipment. The rear cabin is also fitted with air-conditioning providing higher comfort for the injured. It is equipped with advanced life support systems, patented swing out stretcher system and optional tentage system. The ambulance variant can accommodate four stretchers with casualties or nine sitting crew / casualties in its rear cabin. It has a spacious interior that can be customised to user requirements. The crew cabin improves operational readiness during operations in difficult terrains. The troop carrier variant can carry a payload of 5t and a crew of 12. "Four Warthog variants – troop carrier, ambulance, command and repair and recovery – were developed."
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Under the UK MoD contract, four Warthog variants – troop carrier, ambulance, command and repair and recovery – were developed by ST Kinetics. Vehicle deliveries were completed by June 2011. The UK troops were trained in March 2010 to operate the vehicle in Afghanistan. Vehicle deliveries are expected to complete in 2010. The company has since improved the armour protection of the vehicles for deployment in Afghanistan, and the delivery was accepted by the UK Army in September 2010. The first vehicle under the contract was delivered in November 2009, but failed to pass acceptance tests. ST Kinetics rolled out the first Warthog on 28 September 2009 in the presence of UK MoD representatives. Warthog amphibious all-terrain vehicle orders and deliveries The Warthog vehicles are fitted with UK theatre-entry specific equipment including additional armour, specialist electronic countermeasure equipment and communication tools. In water it can travel at a speed of 5km/h.Ĭompared with the Bronco ATTC, the Warthog has a few additional features including the Platt MR50 shielded ring mount and external fuel tanks. its swimming features require it to be less prepared and the compact trim vane does not obstruct driver’s vision. The vehicle has the capacity to carry a payload of over 5t.