August 2016 - Supacat - high mobility vehicles

The new variants include HMT in the Recovery, Logistic Support and Gun Towing roles as well as a unique 4×4 to 6×6 convertible feature for `Jackal`. At DVD Supacat is unveiling the Logistic Support and Recovery variants, the former will be exhibited on the Supacat stand and the latter as a static display on the off-road area.

Supacat is also highlighting how the 4×4 `Jackal` can be re-rolled into a 6×6 `Coyote` using the unique convertible concept of its HMT Extenda special operations variant to increase payload, capacity and range. By inserting or removing a self-contained third axle HMT Extenda is convertible to a 4×4 or 6×6 configuration within a day to meet different operational requirements.

“The new variants demonstrate the flexibility of the HMT platform and the different roles it can perform now and in future programmes where it could be offered”, said Phil Applegarth, Head of Supacat. “For UK MoD programmes where we do not have a direct product to offer we are looking for teaming opportunities with international primes, similar to our partnership with Rheinmetall on its bid for the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme”.

Supacat is also displaying at DVD its all-new LRV400 Mk2 light reconnaissance vehicle, a high performance off-road vehicle for rapid intervention operations. It offers a highly versatile tactical capability for special forces; it has the unique 4×4 to 6×6 convertible feature and can be transported inside a CH-47 Chinook fully equipped and loaded, making it immediately deployable. At DVD, Supacat will be displaying a concept demonstrator 6×6 version of the LRV

DVD, Millbrook, UK

Stand: OR-18

Melbourne, Victoria, 1 August, 2016

Supacat is delighted to be part of the Rheinmetall team down selected by the Commonwealth of Australia for the Risk Mitigation Activities (RMA) of the LAND 400 Phase 2 program.

Supacat will support Rheinmetall in Australia, through the RMA phase, to demonstrate the outstanding, combat proven capabilities of the BOXER 8×8 to the Australian Army.

Supacat also expects to play a key role in assisting Rheinmetall with the establishment of an Australian Industry Capability program that will provide not only the development, manufacture and support of the BOXER in Australia, but a lasting legacy of industrial capability.

Michael Halloran, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, congratulated Rheinmetall on the team’s selection and said “We have witnessed first-hand, Rheinmetall’s focus on developing their plans in concert with Australian industry and Rheinmetall’s willingness to devote energy and expertise to ensuring an enduring capability remains beyond the program.”

Supacat has significant recent expertise in developing industrial capability in Australia through delivering development, production and support programs in partnership with Australian SME’s under the Supacat Team Australia banner.

For more information on Supacat visit: supacat.com

Month: August 2016

Supacat develops new variants of HMT family to optimise Jackal and Coyote in Core and meet new requirements

Supacat Congratulates Rheinmetall on Land 400 RMA Selection