Bushmasters
Bushmasters
The Bushmaster is a 4WD (constant) on and off-road vehicle designed to transport 10 troops, including a driver, with their weapons and equipment. The Bushmaster itself can be transported by road, rail or air.
The hull is a fully welded monocoque structure made from steel armoured plate. Internally, there are two square hatches and a gun ring with hatch fitted in the roof, and a single access door at the rear of the vehicle. Externally, two mounting points for quick-connect swing arm gun mounts are fitted to the roof, which are accessed through the rear roof hatches.
The powertrain consists of a Caterpillar diesel engine coupled to a ZF six-speed automatic transmission.
The vehicle is fitted with a Central Tyre Inflation System which allows manual or automatic control of tyre pressure based on terrain and vehicle speed, to reduce the likelihood of tyre damage.
Bushmasters Specifications
| Manufacturer | Thales |
|---|---|
| Role | Protected vehicle |
| Crew | 10 Airfield Defence Guards, including a driver |
| Engine | 7.2 Litre in-line 6 Cylinder Caterpillar 3126E Turbo Charged Diesel |
| Weight | Up to 15,000 kg |
| Size | Length 7.1 m, width 2.3 m, height 3.25 m |
| Range | 800 km |
| Speed | 100 km/h |
| Weapons | Capable of mounting 5.56 mm LSW and 7.62 mm MAG 58 machine gun |
