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52000: BONNETS ARE BACK WITH A BANC!

13th March 2003, Page 24
13th March 2003
Page 24
Page 24, 13th March 2003 — 52000: BONNETS ARE BACK WITH A BANC!
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m With a few notable exceptions, like heavy tank transporters, the majority of the British Army's trucks are cab-over models. However, S21)00 is primarily a bonneted range with the exception of the hit "The key to that decision Is height," says Wright. "Under the contract, the truck must be capable of being driven by a female 'time who is 5ft ta, or a Bft 5In male. However, we think the only way you can do that and have leg room, and stll not exceed the loading height rewiremerits for rail or air transportation in a Hercules, late have a bonneted design." The rival bids are based on a mixture of 'low cab' forward control designs.

Among the other attributes of the

steel and altimlium Mayflower engineered cab, which also has a composite bonnet, Is the provision of an armoured floor as standard as well as further armoured panels all round. While the S2000's doors are based on those from a Unlmog, Wright says. "The majority of the rest of sheet metal is all new. The interior Is drawn from existing bits from DC's parts bin but also with a lot of new trim." The driveline for the S2000 range wiN also be drawn from existing Actros, Ate& and Axor components with the option of an eight-speed DC manual box or an Allison auto. In addition to the UK Mob, DC is also trying to sell it to the Middle East and Australia.

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