Opinion on Army participation in ASCC

[Thonger]

For those that care some specs

Bushmaster specifications
Configuration 4 x 4 Steering Power steering
Weight
Combat mass 15,000kg
Unladen mass 11,300kg
Power-to-weight ratio 16kW/ton Transmission
ZF 7HP500 automatic providing 7 speeds forward, 1 reverse, retarder, converter lockup, with electronic control
Dimensions
Overall length 7020mm, Width 2500mm
Height 2650mm, Track 2100mm
Wheelbase 3900mm, Turning 18.6m
Ground clearance 470mm Axles
Meritor 4000 Series Independent Suspension Axle
Systems, 7.5-tonne capacity with dual-circuit, air-operated discs brakes.
Speed
Maximum speed >120km/hour
Cruise speed 110km/hour
Fuel capacity 385 litres
Maximum road range >1000km
Fording - no preparation 1200mm
Gradient >60 per cent
Side slope (static) 30 degrees Electrical system 24 volt

Suspension
Coil spring and wishbone independent, with double-acting hydraulic shock absorber.


Engine
Caterpillar 3126 ATAAC 6 cylinder, turbocharged and air to air aftercooled diesel developing 224 kW (300HP) @ 2400 rpm Tyres
395/85 R20 with runflat inserts and Central Tyre
Inflation System (CTIS), providing four settings: highway; sand; mud/snow; and emergency. .Environmental control
Split system air conditioner. Forward section to driver commander and Aft section to passenger area.
Defensive Suite
1 set of high explosive/smoke grenade dischargers. Gunring for 5.56mm or 7.62mm MG. Air transportable in C130 Hercules.

[turps]

You forgot one of the best things about the MRV.........Central tyre inflation and a set if Michelns (sp?) that bag like a mad man

Tyres are 325/85R16 (37.751") cant remeber pattern but the are a Michelin. I reckon we could get them to stay on a set of 16x8 rims mmmmmmm.