Buffalo mine protected clearance vehicle, united states of america
Hawkei Lightweight Protected Vehicle
2
HAWKEI™ LIGHT PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLE The Next Generation in Light Protected Mobility Vehicles www.thalesgroup.com.au Thales has designed the next generation vehicle in Australian Protected Mobility. Meeting the needs of a defence force constantly challenged by Improvised Explosive Devices, mines or small arms ambushes, its our aim to provide a highly mobile, light protected vehicle to meet today’s and tomorrow’s operational needs. To meet the Australian Defence Force’s urgent operational needs, Thales has teamed with some of the best in the business – Plasan for its proven armoured solutions; Boeing Australia for its logistics prowess; and PAC Group for its industrialisation capabilities. In addition to this renowned group, Thales is working closely with local businesses and organisations to leverage our own exceptional home grown defence industry to deliver a superior quality product, just like the Australian Bushmaster.
Transcript of Hawkei Lightweight Protected Vehicle
HAWKEI™ LIGHT PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLE The Next Generation in Light Protected Mobility Vehicles
www.thalesgroup.com.au
Thales has designed the next generation vehicle in Australian Protected Mobility. Meeting the needs of a defence force constantly challenged by Improvised Explosive Devices, mines or small arms ambushes, its our aim to provide a highly mobile, light protected vehicle to meet today’s and tomorrow’s operational needs.
To meet the Australian Defence Force’s urgent operational needs, Thales has teamed with some of the best in the business – Plasan for its proven armoured solutions; Boeing Australia for its logistics prowess; and PAC Group for its industrialisation capabilities. In addition to this renowned group, Thales is working closely with local businesses and organisations to leverage our own exceptional home grown defence industry to deliver a superior quality product, just like the Australian Bushmaster.
LAND & JOINT SYSTEMS
HAWKEI™ LIGHT PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLETHE NEXT GENERATION LIGHT PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLE
Thales Australia - Land & Joint Systems Protected Mobility Systems, Finn Street, Bendigo, Victoria 3552, Australia.Tel: +61 (0)3 5440 4311 Fax: +61 (0)3 5441 6764 Web: www.thalesgroup.com.auThales Australia Limited ABN 66 008 642 751
11
/2
00
9.
Vehicle specifications
Crew 4-6 (including driver)
Configuration 4x4
Engine Configuration & Capacity 6 cylinder, in-line
Transmission Type 6 speed automatic
Suspension Type Fully independent
Weapon Station Fitted for Remote Weapon Station
External Air Transportability Configuration (EATC)
Hawkei™ Crew VehicleHawkei™ Utility Vehicle
7,000 kg (typical)6,300 kg
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)Hawkei™ Crew VehicleHawkei™ Utility Vehicle
9,500 kg9,000 kg
CapabilityProtection
C4I ReadyDeployabilityMobilityPayloadSide Slope
IED, mines & contemporary ballistic threat protection (fully upgradeable)Meets current & future C4I requirementsDeployable by CH-47, C-130, Rail, LCM & LHDHighPayload growth potential of up to 3,000 kg (dependent on variant)40%
