Tata 6x6 7kl Refueler:
The Tata LPTA 2038 6x6 Refueller has been developed for the Indian Armed forces, Paramilitary, State police, DPSUs, State Government & Municipal Agencies and the Aviation industry. The vehicle has already been trial evaluated by the Indian Armed forces for various applications like Common Gun Tower, HMV with Material Handling crane, Multi Barrel Rocket launcher GRAD BM 21, etc.
The vehicle is available with both manual and automatic transmission. The vehicle has Anti-locking Braking System (ABS), Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS), Auxiliary Gear box with high and low speed mode and differential locks system.
Tata Motors has developed a demountable fuel bowser on the LPTA 2038 6x6 HMV, in collaboration with M/s WEW (Germany), specifically for all terrain applications and usage by various aviation sector agencies. This application is also apt for defence purposes, as this demountable concept is specially made for fuel storage & dispensing, in varied terrains.
Vehicle specification of the Tata 6x6 7kl Refueler:
Application
"¢ 7 KL Refueller System
"¢ CGT 6x6
"¢ HMV with MHC 6x6
"¢ GRAD BM 21 Rocket Launcher
"¢ Tactical communication system
Mobility
"¢ Power to weight ratio of 17.4 Hp / Ton
"¢ 375 Hp @ 2100 RPM
"¢ Automatic Transmission system with 7 forward and 01 reverse gears
"¢ Manual Transmission system with 9 forward and 1 Reverse gear (Automatic transmission system optional)
"¢ Gradeability of 25 Deg under full load
"¢ Max Speed of 80 kmph in top gear
"¢ Trench crossing ability of 900 mm
"¢ Vertical step climbing ability of 500 mm
"¢ Fordability of 500 mm
"¢ Ground clearance of 360 mm
"¢ Payload of 10.5 Tons
"¢ Range of 500 km at GVW
Utility
"¢ One platform, Many Variants : 7 KL Refueler System
"¢ CGT 6x6
"¢ HMV with MHC 6x6
"¢
GRAD BM 21 Rocket Launcher
"¢ Tactical communication system
Crew Capacity and comfort level
"¢ Driver and co Driver plus 3 Person on Drivers Cabin
"¢ HVAC Climate controlled tiltable cabin.
Courtesy: Team-Bhp.com