The Heavy Logistic Vehicle Wheeled (HLVW) provides the Army with a heavy lift transport capability. Eleven different variants of this vehicle are cur defence, domestic emergencies, combat support and peacekeeping.
Certain Canadian modifications were installed on the vehicle, including camouflage net storage for two nets behind the cab, cold weather starting equipment to allow starting at -40 degrees Celsius, brush guards forrently serving in the Canadian Forces. The Army uses the HLVW to help support a wide variety of missions including territorial the cab front, a cargo bay walkway, and a radio installation kit based on a 24 volt system. The HLVW has a payload of 10 to 16 tonnes, depending on the variant. It can also operate in either four or six-wheel drive, making it suitable for both highway and field use.
Variants:
Cargo
Cargo (with material handling crane)
Recovery (wrecker)
Tractor (for semi-trailer)
Flat rack/bridge transporter
Heavy mobile repair team
Refueller 10,000 litre
Air refueller 10,000 litre
Forward Area Refueller 7,000 litre
Pallet loading system 16 t
Water tanker 8,500 litre
Specifications:
Speed: 90 km/hr
Range: 700 km without load, 550 km with load
Payload: 10 to 16 t (depending on variant)
Towed load:15 t
Engine: 310 hp, 6-cylinders turbo-charged, inter-cooled diesel
Transmission: 8-speed manual
Fuel capacity: 400 liters
Entered service: 1992
Number acquired: 1,212
HEAVY LOGISTIC VEHICLE WHEELED