UK Land Rover Replacement

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Looks like the British Army will get some new ‘Light Patrol Vehicles’ with IED protection.

I'm not sure that the contract is signed yet.


The new vehicle: SPV400

When: early 2011

Quantity: 200

Weight: 7.5 tonne

Speed: 120 kmh (80mph on desert plain)

Carries: 6 men total

Armament: Optional remote-controlled 7.62 or 12.7mm MG turret

Here's some images:








Sources:

http://www.armyrecognition.com/unite...mation_uk.html

http://www.army-guide.com/eng/article/article_1657.html

http://www.supacat.com/products/spv400/