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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