OEM Specifications

  The new Ford F550 model will be supplied to the client with the following specifications:

Ford F550 with four-wheel drive

Engine; 7.3L Turbo Diesel

6-speed manual transmission

Power steering

Fuel tank capacity:  162 litres

Estimated fuel consumption:  4.7km/L

141” wheelbase

Two bucket seats

Front tow hooks

Two side mirrors

AM/FM radio

17,500 lbs. gross vehicle weight package

Metric speedometer

Engine oil pressure indicator

Engine coolant temperature indicator

Volt meter

Fuel gauge

High and low beam indicator

Brake hazard indicator

Signal lights

Over-heating hazard lamp

Seven (7) all terrain tires

Four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes

Alternator; 95Amps, 78 AH, 750 CCA

Left-hand drive

Factory Air conditioning

Mono-leaf springs

Front axle weight: 6000 lbs.

Rear axle weight 13,500 lbs.

Dual 12V battery system

Typical Characteristics

Configuration                                       4 x  4

Crew                                                       8 to 10

Length                                                   5780mm Width                                                     2350mm

Height                                                    2320mm

Ceiling height                                       1320mm

Ground clearance                                 216mm

Wheel base                                           3581mm

Maximum range                                    600

Maximum speed                                   120km

Fuel capacity                                        162L

Angle of approach                               45°

Angle of departure                              30°

Return fire ports                                   9

Mobility - The vehicle has the capacity to operate, combat-laden, over off-road terrain, in  all climatic conditions

Weapon mounting capability: The vehicle has the capacity to accept General purpose or Heavy machine guns   in a fully enclosed turret

 Communications equipment: The vehicle has the capacity to be equipped with single or dual fit VHF radios (SINCGARS)        

Towing capacity:  The vehicle has the capacity to be fitted with a standard NATO hitch and to tow   a light military trailer .

Ballistic Specifications

The passenger compartment vertical opaque armor was tested to defeat three hits, each one being fired on the apex of an equilateral 12.7cm triangle. The weapon was positioned five meters from the target, the target being placed at a 90° angle from the weapon.  Using this test method, the opaque armor being used in this quotation will defeat the following projectiles:

7.62 x 51mm           NATO M80 Ball                 9.7g / 838 mps                   3 Hits 12.7cm Triangle

5.56 x 45mm          US M193                              3.56g / 990 mps                  3 Hits 12.7cm Triangle

7.62 x 39mm          57-BZ-231 API                     7.4g / 883 mps                   3 Hits 12.7cm Triangle

.62 x 51mm            M61  AP                                9.7g/857 mps                     3 Hits 12.7cm Triangle  

Opaque Armor Level:                        UL Standard Level VII

The passenger compartment vertical transparent armor was tested to defeat three hits, each one being fired on the apex of an equilateral 12.7cm triangle. The weapon was positioned five meters from the target, the target being placed at a 90° angle from the weapon.  Using this test method, the transparent armor being used in this quotation will defeat the following projectiles

7.62 x 51mm           NATO M80 Ball                       9.7g / 838 mps                   3 Hits 12.7cm Triangl

5.56 x 45mm           US M193                                    3.56g / 990 mps               3 Hits 12.7cm Triangle

7.62 x 39mm           57-BZ-231 API                          7.4g / 883 mps                   1 Hit   12.7cm Triangle*

7.62 x 51mm           M61  AP                                    9.7g/857 mps                     1 Hit 12.7cm Triangle     

Note:  *The exception being AP rounds, the standard affords protection against a single hit.*