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General
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At
DVD 2009, the British Company Creation UK Limited,
present a new light multi-platform wheeled armoured
vehicle. The all - British SRV ( Specific requirements
Vehicle) PLUVP (Protected Light Utility Vehicle
Platform) offers a range of body options to deliver
opertaional performance in urban and off-road situations.
The vehicle has been designed to meet worldwide
deployment criteria - A1-C1 operating and A1-C2
for storage. The unit is also specified for climatic
conditions A2-C1 (+56° to -32°C) for storage,
and down to C2 extreme at -56°C for operations.
A variant of the Zephyr SRV will be put forward
as a part of a Creation / Babcock Team Z joint bid
to win the forthcoming UK MoD UOR contract for the
design and build of a new Light Protected Patrol
Vehicle (LPPV) to replace thee current in-service
‘Snatch’ Land Rover. The vehicle can
be configured for a wide range of operational roles.
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Variants
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Some variants in prototype version |
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Armament |
The
Zephyr SRV can be fitted with a remote controlled
weapon station armed with weapons up to
12,7 mm and smoke grenades discharger mounted
to the top of the crew cabin. |
Protection |
A
central feature of the Zephyr SRV design
is the inclusion of a composite 'occupant
survival cell'. Surrounding protection includes
a V-form belly plate and an integral blast
mitigation system. Protection is specified
for minimum STANAG 4569 level 2 mine protection
and level 2-3 KE protection. Fragment protection
is taken to level 4.
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Propulsion |
The Zephyr SRV is deigned to accommodate
a range of powertrain options, dependent
on end user specification. The initial Zephyr
has been developed to incorporate a rapid
access and removal 'cassette' mounting for
the engine, to facilitate removal and replacement,
6 speed automatic transmission and both
centre and final drive locking differentials.
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Accessories |
The
Zephyr SRV is equipped with independent
height adjustable suspension, which can
be adapted for ground clearance, ride and
handling to suit operating conditions. |
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Specifications |
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Armament |
Remote
controlled weapon station
armed with weapons up to
12,7 mm. |
Country
users |
United
Kingdom prototype |
Designer
Company |
Creation
UK Limited and Babcock Team
Z
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Accessories |
Adjustable
suspension |
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Armor |
Minimum
of STANAG 4569 Level 2 mine
protection
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Weight |
7,000
kg |
Speed |
130
km/h |
Range |
1,500
km
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