Description.   Goose-neck Semi Trailer capable of transporting all types of tanks, armoured recovery vehicles (ARVs) and armoured personnel carriers (APCs) upto 60 Tons.

Specifications

• Capable of carrying military vehicles upto 60 tons combat weight
• Provides uniform payload support
• Can perform both on metallic roads and shingle/ dirt tracks
• Low bed platform provides more overhead clearance
• Weights
  • Tare weight                         -           17 Tons
  • Payload                              -           60 Tons
• Dimensions
  • Overall length                     -           12.60 m (41.34 ft)
  • Overall width                       -           3.65 m (11.97 ft)
  • Loading platform height      -           1.30 m (4.26 ft)
  • Length of platform              -           8.70 m (28.54 ft)

(including slope)

• Loading area length            -           7.60 m (24.93 ft)
• Ground clearance               -           0.35 m (1.15 ft)

• Group                                            -           A-Group
• Project Officer                               -           Lt Col Syed Amir Raza

Details

• Name of Proj (as per contract)      -           Ind Mfr of 60 Ton Tank  Transporter Semi Trailer
• Contract No.                                  -           27/166/2000/MV-8A/(7-83/DP-9/2000)
• Prototype / Series                         -           Series
• Firm                                               -           M/s MEW Karachi

• Date of Contract                            -           29 Jun 2000
• Date of completion                        -           Jun 2001        

• Sponsor                                         -           S&T Dte, GHQ

• Cost per unit                                  -           Rs. 2.41 Mn
• Total Qty / Total cost                     -           14/ Rs 33.86 Mn
• Saving                                           -           Rs 45.62 Mn
• Time taken to dev of proj              -           1 year

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