Urban combat environment
can be particularly dangerous to soldiers remaining in disabled
vehicles. Rapid recovery is therefore imperative, and military
users are examining many alternatives to facilitate rapid, safe
recovery of disabled or damaged vehicles without putting the
crew or rescue teams at unnecessary risk. A number of systems
were on display at MDM 07, reflecting simple but effective vehicle
recovery solutions. (more...)
A simple Front Protective Bumper (FPB) designed by IbisTek for
the HMMWV is designed to push stalled vehicles or other stationary
obstacles from the roadway. The FPB can be installed in 60 minutes,
without special tools, welding, and drilling or vehicle modification.
Several accessories designed for the FPB include various assemblies,
wire cutters and a 'vehicle push assist system' (VPAS) designed
to soften the contact with smaller vehicles without damaging
either vehicles and prevent two-wheel vehicles from going under
the HMMWV.
Recovery
under fire (RUF) system designed by the Israeli automotive accessories
specialist Tal&Hadas enables vehicle recovery during combat
operations, specifically in dense urban terrain. The RUF enables
tow vehicles to recover RUF equipped disabled vehicles without
manual support, thus eliminating the need for warfighters to
leave the protected vehicles and expose themselves to hostile
fire. The RUF kit can be mounted on a vehicle within fire minutes,
without special
tools. During the recovery the towing vehicle can approach the
disabled vehicle at wide angles, and maneuver effectively in
narrow streets. Tal&Hadas are currently offering the system
for the HMMWV, Zeev (Ford 150 based armored vehicle), the David
armored Defender, and armored Storm (Jeep based) light vehicles.
A heavier version designed for the MRAP will be completed by
December 2007.
A different solution is the tow-bar designed for the HMMWV
by IbisTek. This compact telescopic assembly weighs about 60
pounds and can be rapidly installed, connected to existing pintle
and tie down hooks, to recover up-armored HMMWVs at maximum
vehicle weight under combat conditions. The standard IbisTek
tow-bar can be used to tow loads up to 17,500 lbs over long
distances. Compared to chain or tow strap, requiring the driver
to stay in the towed vehicle, the tow-bar provides a more effective
and safer combat recovery method.
Recovery
under fire (RUF) system designed by the Israeli automotive accessories
specialist Tal&Hadas enables vehicle recovery during combat
operations, specifically in dense urban terrain. The RUF enables
tow vehicles to recover RUF equipped disabled vehicles without
manual support, thus eliminating the need for warfighters to
leave the protected vehicles and expose themselves to hostile
fire. The RUF kit can be mounted on a vehicle within fire minutes,
without 
special
tools. During the recovery the towing vehicle can approach the
disabled vehicle at wide angles, and maneuver effectively in
narrow streets. Tal&Hadas are currently offering the system
for the HMMWV, Zeev (Ford 150 based armored vehicle), the David
armored Defender, and armored Storm (Jeep based) light vehicles.
A heavier version designed for the MRAP will be completed by
December 2007.
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