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Monday, April 22, 2019 - 09:18 PM UTC
The British Army Quad bike that so many have been bemoaning the absence of finally has a release date in May this year. Take a look inside to see what it will offer.
The military Quad Bike was a British invention with design work going back to 1943. The Standard Ultra Lightweight and Jungle Airborne Buggy were both in final stages of testing when WWII ended and the orders were cancelled. The first Japanese Quad Bikes arrived in 1982 and in the following years began to replace motorcycles in military service. The first Quad Bike ordered by the British army in large numbers were based on the Yamaha 450, fitted with a diesel engine and NATO tow bar. In addition their tires are filled with run-flat sealant, a small winch and infra-red lights are also fitted. In British service the Quad Bike is called a Small ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) and by 2015 over 1,000 had been delivered. It is often used with a small trailer, the Logic SMT 171B or SMT 120B, both with a capacity of 150 kg. The Small ATV's first saw action in Afghanistan were they were used by Special Forces to transport sniper teams and more generally as load carriers. The Small ATV's soon became invaluable, able to get to otherwise impassible areas relatively quietly. The vehicles are easily transportable by helicopter and an aluminum Quad Bike Bridge (QBB) is also in service to aid in mobility. On offensive operations the Small ATV's mount machine guns and grenade launchers. It can also be used in the casualty evacuation role and can carry two stretchers. For rapid transport the Small ATV's are packed into a logistics container, a 20ft Hi-Cube can carry 10 vehicles. The Quad Bike is currently being improved for new roles including battlefield communication and drone control vehicle.
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What type of ATV do the Brits use?
APR 23, 2019 - 03:18 AM
Militarized Yamaha Grizzly 450 ? : https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/military-quad-bikes/ H.P.
APR 23, 2019 - 03:31 AM
this has been a potential release by bronco for several years now so until I actually have one in my hand I'm not believing it's actually going to happen.
APR 23, 2019 - 03:34 AM
I agree. It only took 5 years for Bronco to come up with some CAD images.
APR 23, 2019 - 08:03 AM
these'll go great with the new Husky kit.
APR 23, 2019 - 11:01 AM
I agree. It only took 5 years for Bronco to come up with some CAD images. [/quote] Don't forget AFV CLUB- THEY didn't release their US M5A1 for five years, either. (mumble-mumble) And their M8 HMC and M48A3 never happened at all...
APR 24, 2019 - 10:16 AM
I have received an E-mail from Bronco informing me that one of these is on route as a review sample.
JUN 01, 2019 - 02:45 AM
First announcement in 2010. Better late than never ! The choice between the 2 uniforms for figures is a very good new. I hope there are colors instructions for them.
JUN 01, 2019 - 04:12 AM
Better late than never.
JUN 01, 2019 - 04:56 AM
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