A RLC, British Army, HX81 8×8 HET logistic support vehicle, , on display at the 2023 British Motor Show, Farnborough
The HX81 tank transporter was jointly developed by MAN and Rheinmetall. It evolved from the MAN HX77 and SX45 heavy high mobility trucks. It is a purpose designed military vehicle, designed for heavy duty and toughest environmental conditions. The MAN HX81 is used by the German Army, where it is known as SLT-2 Mammut. Sometimes this vehicle is also referred as SLT-70. German Army purchased 12 of these vehicles to replace the old FAUN SLT-50 Elefant. Vehicles were delivered in 2013. In 2023 some of these tank transporters were delivered to Ukraine in order to defend against the Russian invasion. Main role of this prime mover is to tow semi-trailers with main battle tanks, self-propelled artillery systems, construction materials and other heavy military loads to the frontline and over long distances. Unlike most militarized vehicles, this transporter has good cross-country mobility and can operate in remote areas across rough terrain. Once fitted with an armored cab this heavy equipment transporter weights 27 t. It can tow various trailers with a useful load of 73 t. Gross combination weight is 130 t. Three Doll semi-trailers models with different performance are available for this vehicle. A 30 t capacity semi-trailer is suitable for all kinds of commercial vehicles, wheeled armored vehicles and standard 20" and 40" ISO containers. A larger 50 t capacity semi-trailer is used to carry tracked armored vehicles. The largest 70 t off-road capable trailer is used to transport main battle tanks and other heavy equipment, including the latest Leopard 2A7 MBTs. Cab of this prime mover accommodates driver and three passengers. The MAN HX81 can be fitted with an integrated armored cab. This cab was developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and offers high degree of protection. It weights around t. The cab provides protection against mm armor-piercing rounds, artillery shell splinters and withstands 8 kg anti-tank mine blast.
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Location: Farnborough International Expo Centre, Farnborough,
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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