Land Rover Defender RWMIK British 4x4 Rapid Deployment Vehicle
Land Rover Defender RWMIK
Rapid Deployment Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
Land Rover Defender RWMIK British 4x4 Rapid Deployment Vehicle
Designation
Land Rover Defender RWMIK
Alternate Designation
Land Rover Defender RWMIK
Equipment Type
Rapid Deployment Vehicle
Manufacturer
Land Rover
Date of Introduction
2009
Description
Land Rover RWMIK British 4x4 Rapid Deployment Vehicle.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Engine
2.8 liter, in line-4, turbocharged, direct injection, water cooled, 4 stroke, diesel (127 hp)
Variants
Land Rover Defender Rapid Deployment Vehicle (RDV)
Variant without the RWMIK Kit.
Land Rover Defender EWMIK
Variant with the EWMIK Kit.
System
Alternative Designation
Land Rover Defender RWMIK
Type
Rapid Deployment Vehicle
Manufacturer
Land Rover
Configuration
4x4
Crew
1 ea
Passenger Capacity
3 ea
Payload Capacity
2,000 kg
Note
The primary differences between EWMIK and RWMIK are that the latter has a more basic Bowman communications package fit, but an enhanced level of underbody protection for the crew, protection being built in and not an add-on as with EWMIK.
Dimensions
Length
4.845 m
Width
2.532 m
Height
2.005 m
Weight, Standard
2,700 kg
Weight, Combat
4,700 kg
Wheel Base
2.794 m
Ground Clearance
0.230 m
Automotive
Engine Name
Land Rover 300 Tdi
Engine Type
2.8 litre, in line-4, turbocharged, direct injection, water cooled, 4 stroke, diesel
Engine Power
127 hp at 3,500 rpm
Engine Torque Power
370 N m torque at 1,750 rpm
Alternator
1 × 12V, 120A (commercial unit)
Gearbox
ZF, Automatic
Clutch
diaphragm spring
Transfer Box
2-speed
Electrical System
24V (12/24 V for new-build)
Steering
worm and roller
Suspension
(front) coil springs, telescopic hydraulic shock-absorbers and anti-roll bar; (rear) coil springs, helper springs, telescopic hydraulic shock-absorbers and anti-roll bar
Brakes
hydraulic; discs all-round
Tires
LT265/75 R 16
Main Weapon System
Note
The Land Rover Defender RWMIK is typically equipped with 1 x M2 Browning 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun and 1 x FN MAG 7.62 mm General-Purpose Machine Gun.
Protection
Armor
Protection from fragmentation grenades and anti-personnel mines with a underfloor blast protection kit Crew protection is also enhanced, the most significant and visible improvements being the composite side, door, and rear panels that replace the MAPIK of earlier vehicles. Four-point seat harnesses are now standard.
Applique Armor
Available
Mine Clearing
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
NO
Details
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Category
Tactical Utility Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Tactical Utility Vehicles
Filter Label
L
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.85 m
Width
2.53 m
Height
2.01 m
Weight
4700 kg
Operators (1)
United Kingdom
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