Jolly Jeeper Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 MOD signs contract for new Army patrol vehicles 5 Sep 07 The Ministry of Defence has signed a £30 million contract with Plymouth-based company DML for a number of weapons-mounted patrol vehicles which will be used by troops in Afghanistan. New Army patrol vehicle MWMIK is the latest addition to the Army's WMIK fleet [Picture: Andrew Linnett]. Opens in a new window. The MWMIK (Mobility Weapons Mounted Installation Kit) vehicles will be a considerable asset to troops on operations. With a top speed of 80 mph, they will offer increased mobility and protection. The vehicles can be fitted with a range of firepower, including a .50 calibre machine gun or an automatic grenade launcher and a general purpose machine gun. The MWMIK can carry up to three soldiers with their individual weapons, and can operate on a variety of terrains, including off road. Lord Drayson, Minister of State for Defence Equipment and Support, said: "These vehicles are well armed, swift, and agile. They will boost our capability with some serious firepower. MOD and the Treasury have worked hard to get these powerful vehicles to our troops in quick time, and they will start going out to theatre early next year." The MWMIK will be produced at DML's Devonport dockyard facility, based on a design from Supacat Ltd. Universal Engineering Ltd will manufacture the chassis, Cummins the engine, and Allison the transmission. DML has also recently been awarded a separate contract for a number of MEP (Military Enhancement Programme) vehicles. These are 6x6 load carrying all-terrain vehicles based on the same technology as MWMIK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 :shake: Any one notice there is no crew protection and i would not like to go over a mine in one as a different site said orderd by the Goverment designed by the Taliban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 There was a small article on this in last months MMI.This is an almost identical design of the Toureg.Built by Glover Webb at the back end of the 80,s as a trials vehicle for the Army.The Toureg was never taken up.But one example was believed to have been used by the SAS during the first Gulf War,though ive never seen any proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewroberts.1953 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hi, I have seen this close up and had a drive. Very capable off and on road. Lots of Kevlar etc in the foot wells, and some very interesting electronics! Protection from IED's is not all to do with big lumps of steel plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hi, I have seen this close up and had a drive. Very capable off and on road. Lots of Kevlar etc in the foot wells, and some very interesting electronics! Protection from IED's is not all to do with big lumps of steel plate. Very true. The best defence is a well trained eyeball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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