Supacat (6 x 6) light vehicle (United Kingdom), Light vehicles

Development
The Supacat (6 × 6) light vehicle, known as the All Terrain Mobile Platform (ATMP) by the British Army, was developed primarily as a marginal terrain vehicle, which retained a good hard surface performance. It is used in both military and civilian applications and first entered service with the British Army and RAF in 1984. Prime users have been the airborne and air mobile brigades with others, such as Marines, making occasional training and more specific operational use.The Supacat was first produced in 1982 and since then has been continuously developed to cater for increasing demands on its abilities. The most recently produced version is the Supacat Mk 3. Details and specifications given below relate to this model. As of November 2011 the Mk 4 remains under development, and improvements, should development progress, are likely to include a new emissions-compliant diesel engine.In 1995, an agreement was established between Supacat Limited and Alvis Vehicles Limited (later Alvis Vickers Limited, now BAE Systems Land Systems) for Alvis to undertake the marketing and production of the Supacat (6 × 6) vehicle for military markets; Supacat Limited retained the production and marketing rights for civilian applications. In June 2005 Supacat Limited regained sole marketing rights for the Supacat ATMP.In August 1996, the UK Ministry of Defence announced a requirement for a further quantity of ATMPs and their associated SLLPT trailers. In March 1997, it became known that the GBP4 million-plus production contract for 86 ATMPs and 84 SLLPT trailers had been awarded to

Description
The Supacat Mk 3 is a (6 × 6) low ground pressure vehicle running on 31 × 15.5 × 15 wide section low-pressure tyres. The vehicle is powered by a Volkswagen ADE 1900 turbocharged diesel engine coupled to a Volkswagen/Audi 01N automatic gearbox. Drive to the wheels is mechanical via a chain system with a single differential integral with the gearbox; traction control is via the handlebar brakes. Power-assisted steering is by handlebars which steer the front four wheels conventionally and also operate the brake steering as required. A conventional foot brake is also provided. Both foot and hand throttles are fitted.The Supacat is capable of a speed of 64 km/h and has a limited amphibious capability. The Supacat is primarily an open vehicle but can be fitted with a variety of hard-, soft- or lightweight removable canopies. Load capacity was 1,000 kg but it is now rated to carry up to 1,600 kg in certain circumstances. It is possible to self-load a pallet using its Superwinch S9000 winch and ramps; the same ramps can be used for bridging and recovery.The Supacat is designed to be a towing vehicle for trailers, light artillery pieces such as the 105 mm Light Gun and for vehicle recovery. Special trailers have been developed for use with the Supacat, including the Fork Lift Pallet Trailer (FLPT). Cranes can also be fitted.The Supacat is fully air-portable. Schemes are approved for single, dual and quadruple vehicle underslung loads under suitable helicopters such as the Sea

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Publication Title	Jane's Military Vehicles and Logistics
Publication date	Dec 06, 2011
Section	Light vehicles
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