Navigation In this section: EQUIPMENT LOGISTIC VEHICLES LOGISTIC VEHICLES Logistics involves the setting up and running of an effective, self-contained transport network. To keep our guns firing, tanks driving and soldiers fighting, takes vast amounts of fuel, food and ammunition. Logistic vehicles provide the machine power to keep the Army operating at its highest level. Left Right LOGISTIC SUPPORT VEHICLES (LSV) HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (HETS) ENHANCED PALLET LOADING SYSTEM CLOSE SUPPORT TANKER LOGISTIC SUPPORT VEHICLES (LSV) OVERVIEW VARIANTS The family of Support Vehicles, built by MAN Truck and Bus UK Ltd, entered service in 2008. The SV fleet is the Army's 'workhorse' delivering logistic effect for all Army units. The SV fleet provides far greater mobility than previous generation cargo vehicles and can be fitted with armour, communications and ECM equipment, and a 7.62 mm machine gun for protection. HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (HETS) OVERVIEW DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW Tank transporters or Heavy Equipment Transporters are capable of carrying 70-tonne main battle tanks. The HET can move its load rapidly and cost-effectively, saving wear and tear on the tracks and the roads. The HET is the most powerful tank transporter in production. It consists of an Oshkosh 1070F 8 x 8 tractor truck and a King Trailer GTS 100 seven-axle semi-trailer. Its after-cooled Caterpillar C18 turbocharged diesel engine produces 700bhp. ENHANCED PALLET LOADING SYSTEM OVERVIEW DIMENSIONS WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW The Enhanced Pallet Load System (EPLS) is based on the 15-tonne SV variant. It is fitted with additional armour packs to protect crew from ballistic and blast threat and forms the logistic backbone of the British Army. It is a load carrier with a 16-tonne flatrack payload, allowing the rapid loading and unloading of flatracks or 20ft ISO containers. CLOSE SUPPORT TANKER OVERVIEW VARIANTS DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW The Oshkosh wheeled tanker is a highly mobile vehicle deployed in the Logistic Support Regiments and Transport Regiments and it forms the backbone of the British Army’s bulk fuel and water transportation. It has deployed on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and can be fitted with enhanced blast-proof armour for driver and crew protection. LAND ROVER BATTLEFIELD AMBULANCE OVERVIEW DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS The Land Rover battlefield ambulance is based on the TUM chassis. It has a capacity for a combination of up to four stretchers or six seated casualties and provides a very high standard of medical facilities. It is also air portable and meets amphibious requirements. QUAD BIKE OVERVIEW Delivering vital combat supplies to troops on the ground, quad bikes and trailers provide a vital service on front line operations. The latest All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) can deliver food, water and ammunition to the front line in difficult to access areas or where larger vehicles are not suitable, effectively moving alongside dismounted troops. The latest quad bikes and trailers come with a number of upgrades, including: left-hand throttle, which provides a dual throttle fit giving greater manoeuvrability in theatre. dual stretcher fit on trailer - to evacuate two casualties at a time, thereby speeding up emergency aid. The ATVs alone can reach speeds of up to 75kph, reduced to a recommended speed of 50kph with the trailer. The limiting factor in both scenarios is the operating terrain. Both can operate through water up to half their wheel height. Artillery and Air Defence Communication and Surveillance Aircraft Assault Boats and Landing Craft ACCESSIBILITY SECURITY POLICY PRIVACY AND COOKIES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION GET IN TOUCH Find the contacts you need for recruitment, media enquiries and more. GET IN TOUCH FOLLOW US https://www.facebook.com/britisharmy https://www.youtube.com/britisharmy https://www.instagram.com/britisharmy https://twitter.com/britisharmy https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-army © 2020 Crown Copyright BACK TO TOP We use cookies to personalise content and advertising, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. If you would like an experience that is tailored to you, click ‘Accept All Cookies’. Alternatively, you can manage your Cookie Settings. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies