British Army to Receive First Batch of New State of the Art 32 Tonne Trucks

UK troops are about to receive the first batch of new state of the art MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd recovery vehicles and trailers, capable of retrieving the heaviest vehicles on operations.

Powered by a 440Hp, 10.5litre, 6 cylinder turbo diesel engines, the recovery vehicles will be a powerful replacement for the existing Foden fleet. They are fully compliant with the latest emissions legislation (Euro 4) without the need for fuel additives, and can also operate, without preparation, on aviation fuel.

Inspecting the vehicles at the MOD’s Long Valley Training and Development Unit Baroness Ann Taylor, Minister for Defence Equipment and Support said:

“This milestone represents a significant achievement and is further evidence of how hugely successful Support Vehicle Programme is delivering 7285 new military vehicles under our £1.3Bn procurement program”.

DE&S General Support Vehicles Team leader Alison Henry added: “The vehicles are tremendously capable cross country, and can recover our heaviest wheeled casualties. In fact, the vehicle is capable of lifting 13 tonnes and can tow a 44 tonne vehicle. We work closely with the Armed Forces to deliver the equipment our forces need.”

In all 288 Recovery Vehicles will be delivered with 69 Recovery trailers to equip troops on operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan where required.

The Minister also inspected new cargo vehicles that have been fitted special armor to offer even greater protection for troops on operation. The vehicles were purchased as an Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR), a process which can deliver equipment that commanders want on the ground in a very quick timescale. UORs have delivered life-saving equipment to Iraq and Afghanistan, including Osprey body amour and Mastiff and Bulldog vehicles.

Source: MoD

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