Israeli vehicle manufacturer Plasan has added a larger vehicle to its SandCat range of protected off-road vehicles with the two-axle, permanent four-wheel drive StormRider. The recently presented vehicle has the same powerful, durable and reliable drive train as the SandCat, but is integrated with an all-wheel transfer case and a heavy-duty independent wheel suspension in a completely new monocoque hull, Plasan describes the novelty.
Source: Plasan
The new vehicle is larger and more spacious than the SandCat Mk-IV and SandCat M-LPV variants and can accommodate up to ten occupants. It is fully protected against ballistic and IED threats as well as against mines (up to level 3 or 2A/2B according to STANAG 4569). The modular protection is achieved with kitted hull technology, where the protective elements are bolted to the basic protected vehicle. In addition to the need-based adjustable protection, easy repairability is an advantage of this technology.
Der StormRider ist von Grund auf für den Schutz gegen Explosionen konzipiert. Zu den Merkmalen gehören der dreidimensionale V-förmige Unterboden, schwimmende Fahrzeugböden, Fußrasten und energieabsorbierende Sitze. Schnellverschlüsse ermöglichen schnelles Auf- und Absitzen der Besatzung.
With a total weight of 11.5 tons, the vehicle is one of the heaviest in the 4×4 class. The chassis is derived from the Ford F350. Hence the V8 engine with 240 kW drive power.
With the StormRider, Plasan wants to build on the success of the SandCat series, of which more than 800 units for armed forces and security forces have been sold in over 18 countries on all continents.
Editing / gwh