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Key Design
Requirements
GENERATION UEC set out to satisfy the following 3 key requirements with one family of vehicles –
The Ranger Vehicle family. All models (& variants of each model) to meet the
following key design parameters:

1
Survivability ATMB and ballistic protection to STANAG 4569 Level 4 (minimum).
In addition to the Level 4 protection all Ranger variants are fitted with an add-on
a member of the
/ tuneable armour solution tailorable to the prevailing threat.

2 Mobility UK Defence Standard 23-6 Iss 4 (DEF STAN).

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3 Payload

Ability to carry up to 6T Payload*
* 6 x 6 and 8 x 8 models. 4 x 4 will carry proportionately less.

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Variants of each type/model include:

Capsule: Driver, Commander + Crew
Load carrier 1: 2-Man Cab + Flat Bed
Load carrier 2: 4/6 Man Cab + Flat Bed
Weapon Options: 30mm Cannon, RWS, Ring/Turret Mounted GPMG,
6 x 6 Standard Capsule 8 x 8 Extended Capsule Twin-GPMG, Mk19 AGL, 0.50 HMG, MILAN.
4-Man Cab Variant 6-Man Cab with Flatbed Variant
the ranger
FAMILY
a member of the
Ranger has been designed as a
‘family’ of vehicles with a variety of 4 x 4 Short Capsule
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 30mm Cannon Escape Hatches Survivability Capsule

SURVIVABILITYSYSTEMS RANGER
Capsule Viper Gun System M230 LF 30mm Chain Gun Blast Level 4
RANGER VEHICLE PROJECT
KEY FEATURES
Ballistic Level 4
Seat System
key statistics
The Ranger Vehicle has been designed to meet the following minimum
survivability Characteristics: Orientation: RHD (LHD capable) Vehicle Dimensions: 8.16 T Hydraulic Winch fitted
(6x6 Variant) with Dynema Rope
Escape Hatch Classification: N3
Ballistic STANAG 4569 Level Remarks
Suspended Seat with Length: 7.2m
Shock Absorption Vehicle Layout: 6x6 AWD
Ballistic protected windscreen and side windows
ATMB 4b+ Protection in excess of STANAG levels (4x4 and 8x8 variants available) Width: 2.5m (UK/EU compliant)
Air blowed system fitted to aid removal of sand particles
Kinetic 4 Level 4+ with ERA Fitted (Removable in emergency) Protection Levels: Ride Height: On Road 330mm
CE RPG Pg7v/n/m with ERA Fitted
Base Armour Blast – STANAG 4569 Level 4 Off Road 505mm
IED EFP 80 – 120mm With ERA Fitted
Overmatched threats 50 – 75% Cone Surface Reduction Tuneable Armour Add-On Armour  uneable to Threat – protection levels
T Min 155mm
Powerpack module (Includes side and exceed all STANAG Specified Levels
Seated Soldier with in terms of Ballistic, ATMB and IED Suspension System: Independent Double Wishbone with
Engine, main gearbox, APU, suspension and drive units belly protection)
Webbing and Helmet Protection. Horstman Hydrostrut®

Protected Weapons Rear Door & Ramp Main Steering: Pailton Steering & ZF Steering Box
Engine: MAN 540hp Diesel
Station option available Hydraulic mechanism
Bar Armour on Engine Type: MAN D2676LF08 Rear Steering System: Parker Hydraulic System
all windows Engine
MAN 540hp Euro 5 Diesel Emission Control: Euro 5 Add-Blue System Brake System: Knott Foundation Brakes with On/Off
Road ABS
Removable (Quick Release) Energy absorbing, Power to Weight Ratio: 28.4 hp/Ton
for Use as Stretcher Front: Two 4 x 60 callipers per wheel
suspended seating
Fuel types: Diesel F-34, F-44, NATO F-54, D1, JP8
Rear: Single 4 x 60 calliper per wheel
Tuneable Armour Range: 1000km
Park: Single 4 x 60 calliper per wheel
Speed Range: 3.6 kph – 117.8 kph Forward Knott Spring ‘on’/hydraulic ‘off ‘ Brake
Universal 3.0 kph – 12.0 kph Reverse
Mounting Vehicle: On Road 2750mm
Cooling System: Elite Automotive System with
Frame Off Road 2925mm
Hydraulic Power Fan

Wheel & Tyres: Michelin 395/R85 R20 XZL TL Min 2575mm

Hutchinson Wheels with Run-Flat System
Rear transmission module Approach Angle: On Road 45 Degrees
Add-on
CTIS: CM Automotive Central Tyre
Side Armour Off Road 48 Degrees
Inflation System
Wheels & Tyres
Min 35 Degrees
Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) 395/85 R20 XZL TL Michelin tyres HVAC: Elite Automotive – Front and Rear
Hutchinson Run Flats Capsule system with individual Departure Angle: On Road 45 Degrees
Underbelly occupant cooling
Plates Off Road 48 Degrees
Gun Ring: ISTEC 391 Gun Ring System
Ranger design philosophy has been survivability focussed. The entire vehicle has Min 35 Degrees
been designed from the crew outwards and has utilised mobility as a key feature of the Weapon Systems: M230LF Cannon and All Current Ring
survivability system. Mounted Systems (5.56mm, 7.62mm, Ramp Over Angle: On Road 145 Degrees
12.7mm and 40mm Grenade Launcher)
Ranger comprises a truly modular system which facilitates rapid change of role, Off Road 132 Degrees
enhances supportability, maintainability and availability by utilising common modules Mission System: Tactronics TAC-SINe™ C4ISR System
Level 4 Optimised V Shape (power pack, axle/drive modules, survivability capsules etc, weapon mounting systems, Min 159 Degrees
Survivability Capsule Mid Transmission Module APU: Evo Electric 2000 Amp APU powered
mission systems) across an entire family of vehicles. All major modules can be changed
by Durotorq 2.4l Diesel Wading Depth: 1400 mm unprepared at road height
at 1st line unit level.
Survivability systems incorporated into the Ranger design include the survivability EMC: Land Systems Class A 1575 mm unprepared at off-road height
Floating Floor capsule which provides a basic level of protection equal to STANAG 4569 Level 4 to which
Main Gearbox Gradients/Side Slope: 1:1 Gradient (in 3rd gear) Transportability:
a fully ‘tuneable’ armour package can be attached using the universal mounting system
12 Speed ZF ASTronic 33.8 Degrees first Wheel Lift
provided. The tuneable add-on-armour package is unlimited and includes Explosive Air C-130J, C-17 and A400M
Powerpack Module and Rear Wheel Stations blast clear of vehicle Reactive Armour (ERA), Active Armour (AA), Plate Armour, Ceramic Armour. The Ranger
Turning Circle: 16m with rear steer
system has already been tested and proven against ATMB, IED and ballistic threats – Road UK/EU Compliant
Winch APU actual levels of protection are in excess of all currently specified levels (details can Drawbar Load: 03 Category Trailer (up to 10T)
8.16 Tonne Superwinch H30P 2.4 Diesel engine driving a 2000 amp be provided on application). Rail PPI Gauge compliant
Dynema Rope Generator (Evo) complete unit. Self Recovery: 8.16 T Hydraulic Winch fitted
Value for money (VfM) – Ranger is very competitively priced and represents a marked Sea RORO, Deck and Landing Craft.
with Dynema Rope
improvement in survivability, capability and supportability at minimal cost when compared
to existing systems. Ranger system modularity facilitates ‘menu’ pricing options allowing
RANGER Automotive System
Enhanced Mobility operational fleets to be added to/built up over the longer term without the need for
expensive mid-life updates and/or fleet refits.