Wildcat British 4x4 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV)
Wildcat
Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV)
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Basic Information
Name
Wildcat British 4x4 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV)
Designation
Wildcat
Alternate Designation
Wildcat
Equipment Type
Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV)
Manufacturer
Supacat
Date of Introduction
2012
Description
The Wildcat was a high-performance off-road military vehicle developed by Qt Services in the U.K. British manufacturer Supacat partnered with Qt to militarize the vehicle, including systems integration and volume production, and market it for defense roles. This variant preceded the current Light Reconnaissance Vehicle 400.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
combinations of .50-caliber machine guns; 40-mm grenade launchers; and 7.62-mm general-purpose machine guns
Engine
2.8-liter TGV diesel (160 hp)
Active Protection
None
Max Speed
170.0 km/h
Range
2970.0 km
Variants
LRV 600
This is a 6 x 6 conversion kit that can be fitted to the LRV 400.
LRV 400 Mk 1
This was the original militarized variant of the Qt Services Wildcat off-road vehicle developed by Supacat.
Wildcat
The Wildcat was a high-performance off-road military vehicle developed by Qt Services.
System
Alternative Designation
Wildcat
Type
Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV)
Manufacturer
Supacat Ltd., Honiton, U.K. (systems integration) Qt Services, Estover, U.K. (design)
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2 (commander, driver)
Passenger Capacity
INA
Airlift Capability
The vehicle can be carried internally on a CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter in a fully operational configuration.
Dimensions
Length
3.80 m
Width
1.76 m
Height
1.79 m
Track
1.64 m
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,580 kg
Curb Weight
1,680 kg
Payload Weight
900 kg
Maximum Ground Clearance
0.50 m
Minimum Ground Clearance
0.34 m
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
2.8-liter TGV diesel
Engine Power
160 hp
Engine Torque
295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
Fuel Capacity
365 liters
Maximum Speed
170 km/h
Maximum Range
2,970 km
Fording
0.60 m
Gradient
45 deg
Side Slope
40 deg
Turning Cycle
13.20 m
Approach Angle
70 deg
Departure Angle
68 deg
Ramp over Angle
142 deg
Note #1
The spare tire can be moved to sit outside of the roll cage or toward the interior for air transport.
Main Weapon System
Note
The Wildcat can be armed with a variety of weapons, including combinations of .50-caliber machine guns; 40-mm grenade launchers; and 7.62-mm general-purpose machine guns.
Protection
Armor
INA
Applique Armor
INA
Active Protection System
None
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Category
Reconnaissance Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Reconnaissance Vehicles
Filter Label
W
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
3.8 m
Width
1.76 m
Height
1.79 m
Weight
2580 kg
Operators (1)
United Kingdom
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