The ATTV is a lightweight tactical vehicle developed by General Dynamics European Land Systems and marketed in Europe. It has a tubular chassis that allows for quick reconfiguration and can be transported internally by helicopters. It is powered by a 160kW diesel engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. The ATTV has a maximum speed of 170 km/h, ground clearance of 0.3m, and can carry weapons like machine guns for armament.
3. INTRODUCTION
The vehicle was launched at the Land and
Airland Defence and Security international
exhibition, EUROSATORY 2014, held in Paris,
France.
General Dynamics European Land Systems
markets the vehicle in Europe under an
agreement with Defenture BV.
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5. DESIGN
The ATTV lightweight tactical vehicle is based on a
centre tubular chassis platform, which allows for
quick reconfiguration of the vehicle to meet various
mission needs.
It offers rugged reliability and superior agility.
The vehicle can be air transportable internally by
medium helicopters such as CH-53 Sea Stallion
and CH-47 Chinook.
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7. ARMAMENT
The ATTV military tactical vehicle features a
foldable ring-mount on the roof to carry a 50
calibre machine gun.
Both the front and rear sections can be fitted with
swing mounts to hold machine guns.
The vehicle can also be equipped with one ammo
box and smoke grenade launchers.
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9. ENGINE
The ATTV 4x4 wheeled vehicle is powered by a four-stroke,
M160053-B diesel engine developed by Steyr.
The engine generates a power output of 160kW and a
torque of 500Nm.
It is coupled to ZF 6HP280 six-speed, automatic
transmission.
The power-to-weight ratios at curb weight and GVW are
35.5kW/t and 71.1kW/t respectively.
The vehicle also has a 102l / 130l fuel tank and can carry an
additional fuel jerrycan of 140l.
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11. MOBILITY
A maximum speed of up to 170km / h can be
attained by the ATTV at high range and 95km / h at
low range.
It has a range of 1,200km on road, ground
clearance of 0.3m and fording depth of 0.86m.
Meanwhile, wall-to-wall turning circle diameter is
13m.