LUV Light Utility Vehicle
LUV Light Utility Vehicle
The LUV is designed as a light multi-role squad carrier, transport vehicle, and utility vehicle.
Technical specifications
Engine: proton exchange membrane fuel cell, generating 120 kW, lithium polymer batteries generating 400 kWh
Fuel Carried: 2 alkali-modified fullerene nanotube lattice hydrogen canisters, containing 2kg of hydrogen each (100 kg) – 40 hours supply
Performance
Power/Weight Ratio: 24 kW/tn
Max Road Speed: 160 km/h
Max Off Road Speed: 80 km/h
Road Range: 4000km
Off Road Range: 2000km
Run flat capability: 50 kilometers at 50 km/h
Side slope capability: 45 degrees
Deep water fording: 1.2 mm
Approach angle (with winch): 60 degrees
Approach (angle w/o winch): 75 degrees
Departure angle :75 degrees
Dimensions and weights
Width: 2.5 m
Length 4.8 m
Wheelbase 3.3 m
Height 1.9 m
Turning radius 9 m
Curb weight: 3000 kg
Payload: 2000 kg
Maximum towed load: 2500 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 5000 kg
Cargo floor length :1.2m
Cargo floor width: 1.4m
Maximum payload on cargo floor: 1500 kg
Crew: 2 + 10
Special features
The frame and floor are 4mm steel and semi armored. The windshield is 2 pieces, foldable separately left/right. The roof is a hard top, and is manually removable in 5 separate pieces. The vehicle is available with a 5000 kg or 7500 kg electric winch. Run-Flat tire insertsand air conditionning are standard. There is a 100 liter water tank build in each rear fender. The vehicle comes standard with 1 standardized light weapons mount.
