Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle – Foto e video

Le Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle o Infantry Mobility Vehicle è un veicolo corazzato a quattro ruote a trazione integrale costruito in Australia. Il Bushmaster è prodotto da Thales Australia con un contratto di supporto fornito da Oshkosh Truck. Il Bushmaster è attualmente in servizio con l'esercito australiano, la Royal Australian Air Force, il Royal Netherlands Army, l'esercito britannico e la Jamaica Defence Force

fonte: Bushmaster su Wikipedia

The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is a four-wheel drive armoured vehicle designed and manufactured by Thales Australia. It is used by the Australian Defence Force, the Royal Netherlands Army, the British Army and other military forces for troop transport, convoy escort, patrol and peacekeeping operations. The Bushmaster is capable of carrying up to nine soldiers and their equipment, and provides protection against small arms fire, mines, improvised explosive devices and rocket-propelled grenades. The vehicle has a modular design that allows for different variants and configurations, such as ambulance, command, mortar, assault pioneer and surveillance. The Bushmaster has a V-shaped hull that deflects blast waves and a composite armour that absorbs kinetic energy. The vehicle is also equipped with a remote weapon station, a fire suppression system, a self-recovery winch and an air conditioning system. The Bushmaster has a maximum speed of 100 km/h and a range of 800 km. It can be transported by C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.