To end this long series of posts, some discussion points on helicopter transportable vehicles and equipment. Can the British Army and Royal Marines Align? Who would use these types of…
Comparing one vehicle to another is complicated. The Problems with Comparisons One vehicle manufacturer may use different terminology to describe kerb weight, others may not list towing capacity. Payload is…
If carrying helicopters inside helicopters is a niche capability, carrying engineering plant inside them is a niche within a niche. It is difficult to think of an abundance of military…
Trailers are an uncomplicated way to provide additional payloads for any of the vehicles in the previous sections, crewed or uncrewed, wheeled or tracked. This post will look at conventional…
Although not all of them are skid steer, this general type of vehicle design is derived from a need for improved mobility over traditional 4×4 designs, but without the maintenance…
Not many commonly available tracked vehicles fit within the dimensional constraints for internal carriage, but a handful do exist. In general terms, tracks provide greater traction and lower ground pressure…
The earlier posts examined motorcycles, ATVs, and side-by-side UTVs, all characterised by a maximum width of approximately 1.6m. This is a key dimensional break point as it allows easier loading…
Most Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) designs tend to follow a familiar engine front format, with each manufacturer adjusting the proportion of seating and load carriage space to suit user and…