Today’s
combat operations demand higher levels of survivability
and capacity then previously provided by light tactical
vehicles. Armies had to use overweight vehicles
in the 12-20,000 kg weight class, resulting in significant
compromises in mobility and tactical flexibility.
General Dynamics European Land Systems is leading
the response to new requirements for a lighter weight
tactical vehicle with increased protection and capacity
and lower logistical costs with the launch of the
next-generation EAGLE at the EUROSATORY 2010, the
EAGLE V. This next-generation EAGLE retains the
key features of the existing in-service EAGLE that
has made it the preferred light tactical vehicle
of Europe’s most demanding customers. These
features include low signature and mass, high reliability
in all environments and outstanding off-road.
Variants:
The
new EAGLE 5 can be provided in a utility variant
capable of carrying NATO pallets or a system of
standardised modules that allow the vehicle to be
quickly adapted at unit level to fulfil a range
of battlefield logistic roles.
The
Eagle V can be fitted with a remote controlled
weapon station armed with weapons up to
12,7 mm in calibre.
Protection
The
new EAGLE 5 sets a new survivability standard
for the light tactical vehicle class and
provides proven mine, improvised explosive
device (IED) and ballistic protection previously
only provided by vehicles up to twice its
weight. The survivability systems of the
new EAGLE 5 are modular and completely integrated
with the new high survivability cabin. These
kits allow the tactical commander to adapt
the vehicle to new threats in theatre, thus
securing the utility of the EAGLE 5 across
the complete spectrum of combat operations.
The new EAGLE is being launched with validated
survivability kits meeting a range of threats.
It includes a system developed specifically
to cope with the most aggressive IEDs that
this class of vehicle commonly faces in
today’s hostile environments. The
vehicle will be shown with the RUAG LASSO
RPG mitigation system integrated to demonstrate
one of the many survivability enhancement
kits that General Dynamics European Land
Systems and its partners have developed
2 for the vehicle. In addition to these
modular systems, substantial advances have
been made in crew ergonomics, energy absorbing
seating and occupant-restraint systems that
will further improve the survivability of
the new EAGLE 5 when facing the threats
of today and tomorrow.
Propulsion
The
Eagle 5 uses a 4x4 chassis and engine Cummins
ISB 6.7 E3 245 Common Rail coupled to an
Allison transmission 2500 SP 5-Speed automatic.
The engine is mounted at the front of the
vehicle. The Eagle 5 can run at a maximum
speed of 110 km/h and a maximum range of
700 km.
Accessories
The
new EAGLE 5 retains its capability to be
air transportable via helicopters such as
the CH-47 Chinook. The new EAGLE 5 addresses
these requirements and provides over 3,000
kg payload, an internal protected volume
of more than 6 m3 and a flexible rear load
space that ensures the vehicle can meet
today’s demands while providing growth
and flexibility for tomorrow. The new EAGLE
5 has a flexible internal seating arrangement
that can accommodate four, five or six crew
while retaining space for a comprehensive
communications and electronic architecture
system inside the vehicle.
Specifications
Armament
Machine
gun 7.62 or 12.7 mm caliber
Country
users
No
customer ay this time
Designer
Company
General
Dynamics European Land Systems
Accessories
Runflat
system,self recovery winch,
IR lights, central tire
inflation system,self-recoivery
winch,rear view camera
Crew
2
+ 2 soldiers
Armor
Mine
Blast and Ballistic protection,
V-shape hull.
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