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Bushmaster
The Light Armoured Vehicle, Infantry Mobility Troop, FFR, MC2, Bushmaster is often referred to as the Infantry Mobility Troop Vehicle (IMTV).
Fuel Diesel
Turning radius 18.60 m
Max. slope 60%
Max driving range (road) 1,000 km
Max speed (road, forward) 120 km/h
Engine/ Propulsion Caterpillar 3126, 6 cylinder TD, 300 hp @ 2,400 rpm
Tank volume 340 litres
Number of tyres 4
Ground clearance (road) 0.40 m
Width (body) 2.50 m
Configuration 4x4
Weight (combat-loaded) 15,000 kg
Weight (empty) 12,500 kg
Height (overall) 3,256 m (top of wire cutters)
Height 2.65 m (top of mount)
Length (barrel forward) 7.183 m (includes spare wheel)
Length (hull) 7,087 m
Power-to-weight ratio 20 hp/tonne
Track width 2.10 m
Wheel base 3.90 m
In use with Royal Netherlands Army
The hull of the Bushmaster is completely of welded steel construction. The bottom of the vehicle is made of V-shaped highly stretchable plates specifically designed to absorb the pressure of an mine explosion.
The Bushmaster has a pressure-safe reserve fuel tank that can hold approximately 19 l of fuel. If the main tank is damaged, the vehicle can still drive on the reserve fuel for approximately 50 km.
Several Bushmasters are equipped with interrogation arms for investigating suspect locations/objects more quickly and safely or to carry out identification following detection. The arm includes a camera and a metal detector and can be used for light excavation and movement work. These Bushmasters can locate improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and are used for counter-IED activities.
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