The LSA4 vehicle with its minimal external dimensions and innovative design provides for a dynamic, powerful, and highly capable off-road light strike vehicle. Field configurable for various combat and support roles including, CAST, LOG, C2, IFV, with a loading capacity of >3,500 kg (Without applique). Road/rail/sea & air transportable (Both under slung or within CH47 D/F) intregral ROPS system Engineered to be both role specific tactical vehicle and provide for fully enclosed operation, to ensure this platform can be used in various climatic conditions A1-C1. 5 door with soft-top and hard-top, weather protection, fully removable with removable door tops/ windows and frame. Independent folding and removable front windscreens with wash wipe. Modular STANAG 4569 L1 KE protection packages for ballistic, side blast and IED, field fit to all variants in addition to chassis integrated STANAG 4569 1a/1b Mine Protection system. Engineered to ensure the greatest flexibility of operational deployment.
LS A4 Technical Specifications
- Vehicle weight: 2,550 kg Including STANAG 4569 1a/1b chassis integrated Mine protection Kit
- Payload Capacity: 3,450 kg
- Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM): 6,000 kg
- Gross Train Weight (GTW): 9,500 kg (3,500 kg Braked, 750 kg un-braked trailer)
- Number of Seats:
- FV 4 (D&C + 2 Crew / 1 Gunner)
- LOG 4 (D&C+ 2 Crew) plus one Full 12kN NATO Standard Pallet
- CAST 4 (D&C + 2 Stretchered Casualties)
- C2 4 (D&C + 2 Crew)
Dimensions
- Length (overall basic): 5,100 mm
- Width (Max Outer fixed body element): 1,800 mm
- Height: Max 1,800 mm NRH (Over Folded Weapon station for transport)
- Wheelbase: 3,500 mm
- Ground Clearance: (GC) 250 mm @ to GVM, Clearance to Axle differential housing
- Angle of approach / Departure: 60° / 40°
- Ramp over angle: 150°
- Transportability: Road, Rail, Sea, Air (Fixed wing C130, C17, A400M) Rotary Internal CH47 D/F And Underslung < 5 mins Preparation without specialist tools.
Vehicle Performance
- Max speed High range / Low range: 140 km/h (electronically governed for continuous rating) / 55 km/h
- Gradient Capability: > 60% fully laden from Static
- Turning circle dia (Kerb to Kerb): 15.0 m (Open Differentials) [Use of optional Low speed brake control reduces to <6 m]
- Suspension Travel: 300 mm (150 mm Bump and Rebound)
- Range on hard level surface: 800 km
- Power to weight ratio: @ GVM 32.3 kW/tonne
- Fording ability (without preparation): 750 mm + 500 mm Splash.
- Climatic Operating Range: A1 – C1 Operation, (A1 – C2 Storage with Preparation)
Powertrain
- Engine type / Model: FORD 3.2L I5 Engine, Common Rail Direct injection with Turbocharger/intercooler, 5 cylinder 4- stroke
- Performance: 194 kW (260 hp) @ 4,000 rpm, 559 Nm (413 lb.ft) @ 2,000 – 3,500 rpm
- Transmission: ZF 6-Speed Automatic 1 reverse gear
- Transfer Unit: Open differential: 2 or 4 wheel drive selection, with High and Low ratios.
- Suspension type: High Capacity Solid Beam Floating Axles with Radius Arms long travel shock absorbers and roll stabilizers.
- Drive-Train Management: Manual with 2/4 wheel drive selection permissible < 120km/h
- Brakes: Dual circuit Hydraulic Brakes with cable handbrake, ventilated disc type with ABS
- HVAC – Air conditioning: Dual zone climate control system of approx. 8kw (A1 to C1 standard)
Platform Equipment
- Electrical system – Additional Power Generation: Single 12V 200A alternator, Total Output smoothed Nominal At Idle. (Other options available with Penman PTO drive systems to provide additional conditioned power for Special Role, C2 and ECM support operations)
- Battery capacity: 1 x 12v 120Ah Armasafe plus, Isolated with vehicle master isolation switch (remote linked for tactical operations to control disconnect) (Auxiliary Mission fit up to 4 x 12v 120Ah Armasafe plus to meet 2 hour silent watch, BMS controlled),
- Trailer couplings: Chassis integrated Front and Rear towing Pintle to DEF-STAN 23-6 {issue 4, 17} (NATO Hitch), 12pin 24V NATO electrical trailer socket.
- Slave Start / Charge: 12V NATO Slave socket.
- Self-recovery winch: 3,625 kg line pull with safety override and single person pendant, Equipped with 30 m UHMWP rope.Tie downs Chassis integrated tie down positions suitable for Rail, Road, Maritime and Air transport configurations. DEF-STAN-23-6 / MIL-STD-J209
- Underslung Lifting provisions: Chassis integrated front and rear recovery provisions to STANAG 4478
