Polaris RZR | |
|---|---|
| Land | Usa |
| Roll | Små militära fordon |
| Byggd | Unknow |
Den Polaris RZR (uttalas "rakhyvel") är en sport sida vid sida producerad av Polaris Industries. När den lanserades 2007 som en 2008-modell var den officiellt känd som Ranger RZR, eftersom den marknadsfördes som en delmodell av den större, arbetsorienterade Ranger. När RZR blev populärt tappade Polaris så småningom Ranger-beteckningen och placerade RZR som en fristående modell.
U.S. Special Operations Command, (US)SOCOM, lade en order hos Polaris Defense i september 2013 på upp till 1 500 MRZR-2 (2-sits) och MRZR-4 (4-sits) maskiner. En stor nackdel med dessa nya små militära fordon var att de behöll sina ursprungliga bensinmotorer, som är oförenliga med vanligt militärt JP-8-bränsle. När det gäller logistik är två olika bränsletyper uppenbarligen inte idealiska. Eftersom få sådana maskiner ser stridsanvändning, och civila användare är ointresserade av att köra dem på diesel, ansågs ett motorbyte osannolikt.
Källkod: Polaris RZR på Wikipedia
| Polaris MRZR Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Nellis Air Force Base |
| Photos | 52 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Polaris MRZR (pronounced M-R-Z-R) is a series of highly mobile, lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles developed by Polaris Defense. Based on the commercial RZR side-by-side vehicle, the MRZR is militarized for use by various special operations forces and conventional military units worldwide, including the U.S. Army and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The MRZR is designed for maximum transportability; its small size and light weight allow it to be internally transported by helicopters like the CH-47 Chinook or V-22 Osprey. Its primary roles include rapid personnel transport, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), logistics resupply, and mounting light weaponry. The MRZR comes in several variants, most commonly the two-seat (MRZR 2) and four-seat (MRZR 4).
| Property | Typical Value (MRZR 4, Diesel Variant) |
|---|---|
| Roll | Light Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle, Special Operations Mobility |
| National Origin | USA |
| Tillverkare | Polaris Defense (Polaris Industries) |
| Service Entry | Early 2010s |
| Crew/Capacity | 4 (MRZR 4); up to 6 with optional rear seats/litter mounts |
| längd | 3.56 m (140 in) |
| bredd | 1.52 m (60 in) |
| Height (Cage Down) | 1.55 m (61 in) (Configured for internal air transport) |
| Curb Weight | Approximately 950 kg (2,100 lb) |
| Payload Capacity | 680 kg (1,500 lb) (Including crew) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine Type: Available in Gasoline (Polaris ProStar) or Diesel/JP-8 fueled variants (MRZR D).
- Drivetrain: Automatic transmission with 4×4 (All-Wheel Drive) capability.
- Maximum Speed: Up to 97 km/h (60 mph).
- Range: Varies greatly depending on variant and mission, typically over 300 km (186 miles).
- Fuel Source: MRZR D uses JP-8, a common military jet fuel, for logistics commonality.
- Key Feature: The fold-down roll cage allows the vehicle to fit inside the cargo area of small, tactical aircraft and helicopters.
Armament and Configuration
- Armament: Does not have fixed armament, but features integrated mounting points for various crew-served weapons.
- Typical Weapons: Can mount 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm (.50 caliber) machine guns, or 40 mm automatic grenade launchers.
- Mission Kits: Highly modular, allowing rapid configuration for different missions: cargo bed extensions, litter mounts, specialized communications gear, and extra fuel cans.
- Survivability: Built for speed and stealth over armor; its key defense is its mobility and ability to travel where heavier vehicles cannot.
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