Wednesday, April 6, 2011

OTT Technologies - Armoured, Mine Protected and Specialized Tactical Vehicles



OTT Technologies (Pty) Ltd is a South African company located outside Pretoria in a rural setting. The company is in operation since 1980. OTT developed over the years from a small company under the name of Surplus Warehouse (Pty) Ltd that specialised in the refurbishment of ex-stock all terrain vehicles to its current status as an ISO 9001 certified company that re-manufactures ex-stock all terrain vehicles and manufactures new wheeled armoured vehicles. OTT Technologies has a personnel complement of 200 and an annual turnover in excess of 100 million Rand ($12 million). OTT trades under the names of OTT Armoured Vehicles and OTT Offroad Truck and Trailer.
OTT Armoured Vehicles

OTT Armoured Vehicles, a business unit of OTT Technologies (Pty) Ltd designs, develops and manufactures wheeled armoured vehicles. Our vehicles are used by police, military, peace keeping forces and security companies for the safe transportation of personnel and assets in transit. The current products of OTT Armoured Vehicles are:
M22 Light Modular Armoured Vehicle (LMAV)

The M22 LMAV is built on a commercial truck driveline. The maximum gross vehicle mass is 7,5 ton with a 2,4 ton payload. The M22 can be configured as an armoured personnel carrier (APC), assets/cash in transit vehicle, ambulance or command and control vehicle. It is available in 4x2 configuration with Left or Right Hand Drive steering. The basic crew consists of a driver and commander. Up to 12 additional passengers can be carried seated back-to-back or 9 facing linear with the direction of travel. Main users are police, military, security companies and cash in transit operators.
Protector Modular Armoured Vehicle

The Protector MAV is built on a commercial truck driveline. The maximum gross vehicle mass is 13 ton with a 4,3 ton payload. The Protector can be configured as an armoured personnel carrier (APC), assets/cash in transit vehicle, ambulance or command and control vehicle. An anti-riot vehicle with under armour water dispensing unit is also available. It is available in 4x2 and 4x4 configuration with Right Hand Drive steering. The basic crew consists of a driver and commander. Up to 9 additional passengers can be carried. Main users are police, security companies and cash in transit operators.

Puma M26 Mine and Blast Protected Vehicle The V-shaped hull Puma M26 4x4 is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) with mine and IED protection. It is built on a commercial truck driveline. The main users are military, police and security companies during peace keeping, homeland security and other asymmetric warfare operations. The utility variant can be used as a weapon carrier, cargo carrier, tactical ambulance and for various other roles.
OTT Offroad Truck and Trailer

OTT Offroad Truck and Trailer specialises in the re-manufacturing of ex-stock all terrain military and police vehicles and is internationally well known for its high quality re-manufactured all terrain ex-stock vehicles. Customers include the Africa Union, Nepal, various NGO’s as well as various African Governments, mine houses and other private customers. The product lists includes Samil trucks, Casspir mine protected vehicles, and Nyala RG12 police APC’s.

Land Rover - Military and Discreet Armoured Vehicles


For over 60 years Land Rover has been at the fore-front of developments and innovation in all terrain vehicles. As well as distinctive, supremely capable, civilian vehicles, Land Rover has established a trusted position as rugged vehicle supplier of choice for the security and defence sectors in many countries across the globe. Land Rover Defence Vehicles have seen service the world over and demonstrated their exceptional blend of dependability and capability in some of the toughtest, most hostile conditions on earth.

Our range of military vehicles are based on the hugely versatile Defender platform which can be fitted for a range of specific or general purpose applications. Our Land Rover Armoured Vehicles programme offers the discreet, independently verified, B6 armouring of the world renowned Range Rover and Discovery products. Perfect for the discerning close protection (CP) or law enforcement customer.
Defender 24v FFR (Fitted For Radio)

Defender’s legendary all-terrain mobility and its capacity for carrying high-tech equipment safely make it ideal for command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4i) roles. This combination of all-terrain vehicle, 24v architecture, fully Def Stan 59.411 Class A / Mil Std 461F compliant suppression, electronic surveillance and counter-measures capability ensures Defender FFR is the best vehicle to meet your C4i needs.
Defender RDV (Rapid Deployment Vehicle) and GS (General Service)

The RDV is a modular platform for equipment and weapons based on the standard heavy duty Defender 90 or 110 General Service vehicles. It is a tough, flexible and exceptionally mobile vehicle specifically designed to meet the increasingly important border patrol, short or long range missions, peacekeeping support, humanitarian and refugee protection operations that face the world’s defence forces.

The RDV conversions can be fitted to a prepared base vehicle in four hours with standard hand tools, which permits rapid reaction units to become fully mobile in the minimum amount of time. The flexible loadspace allows stowage of ammunition, kit and rations. It is equipped with weapons stowage and tie-downs, plus versatile and flexible netting and straps.

Two RDV versions are available - one is a three-seater configured with a low-profile superstructure to allow stowage inside a CH-47 or CH-53E helicopter, without the need for dismantling. The other version has a normal superstructure height to accommodate an additional rear-facing weapon post and gunner. Both versions can be stowed in C130 transport planes and are fully approved by JATE (UK MoD) for air transportation.
Defender Military Ambulances

Land Rover's Defender ambulance variant enables paramedics and first-aid responders to rapidly reach and extract a casualty in even the most hostile terrain. The Defender's agility and off-road performance makes it the ideal ambulance for mountain rescue, battlefield casualty evacuation (casevac) and disaster relief roles.

The Defender Ambulance comes fitted with a full range of medical emergency equipment.
Land Rover Armoured Vehicles

The discretely armoured and independently Qinetiq certified Range Rover and Discovery Armoured models offer full B6 level ballistic protection in a stylish package barely distinguishable from its un-armoured bretheren.

Features include:
Available in both left-hand and right-hand drive
Compliant with B6 ballistic level of protection
Side blast and under floor grenade protection
Independent ballistic and blast certification
Uprated suspension, handling and braking system
Wheels fitted with run-flat tyre system
A comprehensive range of optional protection features
Optional packages of driver training and Armoured specific aftersales care

IVEMA - GILA Armoured Vehicles


GILA ARMOURED VEHICLE

The high payload-capability and ample interior space of the GILA military vehicles makes them ideal for personnel carriers, ambulances, command and control vehicles, logistic re-supply vehicles, and weapon platforms. All the GILA armoured vehicle variants have high mobility with excellent 4x4 performance, whilst offering high mine and ballistic-protection levels.
MINE PROTECTED ARMOURED VEHICLE

The mine protection levels offered by the GILA armoured vehicle exceed NATO's highest level (4b) of mine protection (10kg explosives anywhere under the vehicle). The GILA armoured vehicle is field-repairable after a double anti-tank (14kg) mine detonation within one hour.
VEHICLE ARMOUR PLATES

The high-hardness steel vehicle armour plates provide ballistic protection against 7.62mm x 51mm NATO ball and 5.56mm x 45mm NATO ammunition (NATO level one). Protection levels up to level three can be achieved by vehicle armour plates with add-on armour kits or increased hull-plate thickness, which provides ballistic immunity against 7.62mm x 51mm armour-piercing rounds.

The monocoque hull is fitted with a new technology drive train and military specification electrical harness. The armoured vehicle's Daimler Chrysler EURO 3 high torque (780Nm), 160kW diesel engine has a five-speed automatic transmission with lock-up and a two-speed transfer gearbox.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS

The GILA armoured vehicle has permanent four-wheel drive differential locks at the centre, front and rear. The engine, transmission, and cooling pack and ancillaries have been integrated into a power-pack module on rails and can be removed and exchanged in less than an hour.

The suspension design provides exceptional on and off-road performance with excellent ride comfort to the occupants for extended operations. The design is focused on crew comfort, safety and protection, enhanced by an air-conditioning system fitted as standard.

The GILA armoured vehicle's exceptional 4x4 performance helps it travel long distances at high speeds and arrive in the combat area with high levels of crew survivability.
DRIVE TRAIN AND LEAF-SPRING SUSPENSION

The GILA armoured vehicle's new technology drive train and leaf-spring suspension allows high levels of tactical mobility, endurance and crew comfort. It has a top speed of 105km/h and a range of 850km.
HIGHLY-MOBILE ARMOURED VEHICLE

The GILA armoured vehicle is capable of easily driving through terrain with incline gradients of 60% plus, in forward and reverse gear. The armoured vehicle's large approach (41.5°), and departure (48°) angles enable it to surmount a 500mm vertical obstacle at crawl speed. Its turning radius is 8.5m.

All four wheels are provided with disc brakes and have an Anti-locking Braking System (ABS), as standard. The armoured vehicle's mobility is further enhanced by a Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS), which enables the driver to adjust the tyre pressure while on the move to cater for all types of terrain conditions.

The armoured vehicle's high protection levels, excellent mobility, Run Flat Insert (RFI) wheels, automatic gearbox and good visibility ensures high levels of critical mobility when in actual contact with enemy forces.
FLEXIBLE TRANSPORTATION AND CONFIGURATION

The GILA armoured vehicle can be road, sea, rail and air (C-130) transported, ensuring excellent strategic mobility. It can also be converted from right-hand drive to left-hand drive (or vice versa), making deployment for peacekeeping missions easier and more effective, as the vehicles can be set up for the rules of the road in the area in which the mission is being undertaken.
MAXIMUM BATTLEFIELD AVAILABILITY GUARANTEED

The GILA armoured vehicle is designed around proven off-the-shelf components offering high levels of reliability and maintainability, as well as ease of repair and access to spare parts. Ease of field maintenance ensures maximum battlefield availability.
OPTIONAL GILA ARMOURED VEHICLE ENHANCEMENTS

An optional light turret can be roof-mounted between the driver and commander in front and the crew at the rear. The turret can rotate up to 360° and accommodate calibres up to 20mm. It is electric-driven but can be manually overridden.

A rear manually operated roof-mounted gun ring is also available, which can accommodate various 7.62mm machine guns as well as the double 40mm Multiple Grenade Launcher (40mm MGL).
GILA ARMOURED-PERSONNEL CARRIER

Currently, the GILA armoured-personnel carrier variant is in production and being delivered to a customer in Africa. It is expected that further production quantities will be delivered throughout 2007 and beyond.

Iveco Defence Vehicles - Military Vehicles and Trucks




Iveco designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, off-road trucks, city and intercity buses and coaches as well as special vehicles for applications such as fire fighting, off-road missions, defence and civil protection. Iveco employs over 27,687 people and runs 27 production units in 16 Countries in the world using excellent technologies developed in 5 research centres. Besides Europe, the company operates in China, Russia, Libya, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, and South Africa. More than 5,900 service outlets in over 100 Countries guarantee technical support wherever in the world an Iveco vehicle is at work.
IVECO Defence Vehicles

Based in Bolzano, Northern Italy, IVECO Defence Vehicles is well known for its ability to apply advanced automotive innovations and leading edge protection solutions to practical and purpose-built designs, resulting in a full range of military trucks, armoured vehicles, protected and multirole vehicles.

At present it is estimated that over 30,000 IVECO vehicles are in military service worldwide.

Multi-role vehicles

Developed to counter the evolving threat, the multirole vehicle range encompasses 4 × 4 personnel carrier and patrol vehicles which combine exceptional mobility, agility and terrain accessibility with high levels of protection against both ballistic and mine attack. They are equally effective in both peacekeeping and counter insurgency missions.

Light multi-role vehicles (LMVs)

The LMV is a purpose built military vehicle which nonetheless benefits from the use of many commercial components. Rugged and highly mobile, it is designed as a chassis cab which permits the installation of many different modules including a cargo platform, an ambulance and a weapon carrier.

Anti-mine protection has also been given a high priority, with the over-riding aim being to ensure the survival of the crew. Since LMV’s first deployment to Afghanistan, IVECO’s integrated solution has ensured the survival of all of its occupants. whenever the vehicle has been attacked.

The LMV was selected for front line duties by the following armies: Italy (1260 units), UK (401 units), Spain (120 units), Norway (60 units), Belgium (440 units), Croatia (10 units), the Czech Republic (21 units) and, most recently, Austria (150 units).

Medium-protected vehicles (MPVs)

To meet the demand for heavily protected utility and multipurpose vehicles able to provide high levels of ballistic, mine and IED protection, IVECO Defence Vehicles worked jointly with KMW to develop a new family of vehicles known as MPV (Multi purpose Vehicles) which fits between its highly successful Light Multirole Vehicle (LMV) and its Centauro AIFV 8 × 8 armoured wheeled vehicles.

Not only the MPV is among the most protected vehicles in its category, but it also has one of the best volume/protection ratio. In current operations mobility does not mean only the ability to move on difficult terrain, but also to be able to drive through narrow roads and urban areas. MPV has been designed with this requirement in mind, optimising terrain accessibility whilst ensuring that life cycle costs are reduced through the maximum use of COTS assemblies.

MOTS

Iveco Defence Vehicles also has access to the full Iveco range of panel vans and light trucks through to transporters capable of moving loads in excess of 75t. Available as 4 × 2, 4 × 4, 6 × 4, 6 × 6, 8 × 4 and 8 × 8 these vehicles fulfil logistic roles for a wide range of defence forces from the rear echelon up to the forward areas.

One of the characteristics of current operations is that there is no front line, with logistic troops as likely to be attacked as combat arms. In recognition of this, Iveco Defence Vehicles has worked to develop a class leading protected cab which can be fitted to Iveco’s heavy duty 6 × 6 and 8 × 8 Trakker chassis. The result is a robust, highly mobile but cost effective logistic vehicle which can operate even in high threat areas.

Tactical trucks

IVECO Defence Vehicles offers a full range of battle proven, powerful and capable 4 × 4, 6 × 6 and 8 × 8 purpose designed military logistic vehicles to provide tactical support to any military operation in the most hostile environmental conditions. The whole range can be equipped with a new generation of add on armour kit, achieving a unique combination of performance, payload and protection to support any military operation in the most hostile environmental conditions.

Armoured vehicles

In addition to its logistic and protected vehicle range, IVECO has also manufactures two families of wheeled armoured vehicles. The first of these, the 8 × 8 Centauro family, includes weapon platforms mounting 105 and 120mm guns, an infantry fighting vehicle mounting a 25mm cannon, an APC, a command vehicle and specialist repair and recovery variants. The second family is the 4 × 4 and 6 × 6 Puma reconnaissance and liaison family, which has seen service in demanding operational conditions.

DTM - Ballistic and Mine Protected Armoured Personnel Carriers, All-Terrain Vehicles and Multi-Role Vehicles





Drakensberg Truck Manufacturers (DTM) is a manufacturing company specializing in ballistic and landmine protected armoured vehicles. We design and manufacture vehicles according to client specifications, refurbish and maintain ex-military vehicles and are one of the largest suppliers of Sakom, Samag, Samil, Magirus and Unimog spares. As a leader in design and development of armoured vehicles, DTM applies extensive information technology capability to provide vehicles with protection tailor-made to the requirement of the client.

Our wide range of armoured vehicles includes the Springbuck® APC, the Genet balistically protected all-terrain vehicle and the Nyala multi-role armoured vehicle.
Ballistic and mine-protected armoured personnel carrier

The Springbuck® ballistic and mine protected armoured personnel carrier is owned in its design and entirety by DTM. This vehicle derives its name from the famous antelope known for its toughness and sure-footed dexterity. Each unit is built to stringent quality levels and can be adapted to any of our client’s individual specifications. The Springbuck® is classed as a MKIII armoured vehicle.

Various levels of protection can be offered as well as a full range of accessories offered to the armoured vehicle industry. The Springbuck®’s excellent design, workmanship and reliable performance continues to impress our clients everywhere in the field of application.

The modular interior layout of the Springbuck® can, at additional costs, be changed to re-configure the vehicle for any one of the following roles:
Command and control vehicle
Tactical patrol vehicle
Tactical fire-support vehicle
Tactical ambulance with stretcher for patients

We offer our users a package of total life-cycle support, providing maintenance, repair and engineering services, logistics information, product support, training and field support.
Ballistic protected all-terrain vehicle

The Genet fulfills the role of an affordable ballistic protected all-terrain vehicle with excellent versatility and cross-country mobility. This one piece conventionally shaped, fully-armoured steel hull is fitted to the Toyota Landcruiser drivetrain. The Genet has excellent maneuverability and gradeability up to 70%.

The Genet offers a quiet, comfortable drive as well as a full range of accessories.

We offer our users a package of total life cycle support providing maintenance, repair and engineering services, logistics information, product support, training and field support.
Multi-role armoured vehicle

Originally developed as an internal security and public order vehicle, the RG-12 has proved to be highly effective in a number of other roles such as command vehicle, cash-in-transit vehicle, bullion carrier, tactical rescue vehicle, armoured ambulance, armoured logistics vehicle, and surveillance vehicle. In excess of 700 vehicles are in service in several countries worldwide.

Offering a high degree of armoured protection, excellent on- and off-road mobility, versatility and outstanding in-service economy, the RG-12 carries a driver, commander and between six and ten personnel. The welded all-steel armoured hull is of monocoque construction with all fittings welded or bolted to the hull.

Full depth doors allow ease of access and egress and enhance operational flexibility. Conventional hinged or pneumatically operated ‘plug’ type doors are available, dependant on the role the vehicle is to fulfil. The plug type doors remain close to the hull during opening and closing, facilitating deployment of the vehicle in narrow or restricted areas.

Large armoured glass windows give the same ballistic protection as the hull structure, while providing excellent all-round vision. Additional metal mesh coverings protect glass surfaces, headlights and rotating beacons.

DOLL - Military Platforms, Trailers and Semi-Trailers and Other Military Transportation Vehicles




Over the years DOLL has managed to establish and deliver highly mobile solutions for many military transportation purposes to operate under challenging conditions all around the world. Based in Germany and having a wide experience in the civil and military heavy haulage industry DOLL keeps its engineering and production facilities up-to-date conforming to the industry requirements.

DOLL - certified according to ISO 9001, by the German Bundeswehr and others - is cooperating in alliances with the truck industry and other companies in the sector. Working for the armed forces for decades enables DOLL to meet the requirements of the regulatory authorities worldwide.

Turning commercial transportation technology into military logistic vehicles

The conversion of special civil technology into military trucks results in cost-effective, durable and versatile solutions for small quantities as well as for large numbers. Tailor made mobility solutions meeting the logistic and reliability requirements have made DOLL the preferred partner for the industry. According to the ´local content´-rule DOLL delivers from single components to CKD-kits as required for the specific issue.

Military platforms and superstructures for off-road operation

Platforms and flatbeds are made as low-torsion and torsion-free versions and can be set up on all kinds of truck chassis for shelter, cargo and troop transportation. The range of transportation equipment is for short and highly mobile 4x4-chassis up to high load capacity 8x8-chassis. Various load handling utilities like crane, winch, hook lift are part of the DOLL design in order to meet all the logistic requirements. A comprehensive storage concept for the essential equipment (tools, camouflage, water and fuel) is engineered for each special type of vehicle.

Transportation of heavy military equipment

Trailers and semi-trailers with a payload of 72t and higher are engineered and produced by DOLL. In order to meet the challenging requirements of military mobility technical features like compensating gooseneck, hydraulic suspension, swivel arms with pendulum axles and a high-end steering system are used. Special interfaces are designed according to the loaded goods like battle tanks, temporary military bridges or other military equipment. Recovery of damaged vehicles is supported by means of winch equipment engineered and installed as per the requirements.

Working in strategic alliances

Part of the DOLL engineering expertise is to join forces and work in close cooperation with other key industries to create special superstructures. Thereby special technology like decontamination, radar controls, missile launch system and an antenna mast system becomes mobile.

Assemble your vehicle locally with original DOLL components

Single components like suspension arms, compensating gooseneck, control systems and complete CKD-kits are available for final assembly of the vehicle according to the local content aspect. This process will be supported by the DOLL project team.

Military project management and engineering at your service

Above all DOLL is offering a wide range of engineering and project management services. The DOLL engineering services include mechanical as well as electronical control issues according to upcoming requirements. With the support of the DOLL project management the customer will be accompanied along the whole course of the project.

Service to keep the forces moving

To operate the vehicles efficiently with their full capabilities throughout the life-cycle DOLL is delivering following services to reduce maintenance efforts:
Detailed documentation packages (maintenance and repair works, part lists) according to the requirements
Full training for operation, maintenance and repair staff
Spare parts, with a guaranteed period of supply
Maintenance support
Comprehensive change management (for documentation and design)
Upgrading of vehicles

BIATEL - Command, Control, Surveillance and Transmission Systems for Military Assets


Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, BIATEL is an Eastern European leader in the integration of electronics, informatics, electromechanics, optronics and surveillance systems in stationary and mobilile assets. Our areas of expertise include:
Military and special purpose vehicles
Communication systems and equipment
Personal protection, medical and survival equipment
Electrical equipment, batteries and power supply

Our capabilities include complex realization of new projects from conception through to production, as well as modernization of existing solutions. We assure the delivery as well as the installation of specialist equipment and the software, and provide the relevant training for equipment operators.
Mobile C4 (command, control, communications and computers) center

The Red Lion is a powerful mobile C4 center that can collect, manage and distribute data, even at tactical level. It utilizes antennas installed on MCC 12m pneumatic masts and on additional 15m mobile masts. Decision process is assisted by computer systems with access to databases and digital maps, TVs, and by weather stations. The Red Lion incorporates a system that allows for receiving, managing and sending enhanced video, voice, and other technical data from and to units such as UAVs and ground forces.
Mobile surveillance units (MSUs)

The Hunter Eye MSU is an ultra-light, fast and discrete all-terrain special vehicle designed to serve for law enforcement and homeland security applications. It's wide range of applications include finding, observation and identification of suspicious targets, night and day, within range of 20km in any weather conditions thanks to its mast-mounted thermal video cameras with digital detail enhancement system. Identified targets can then me located on a computer map for coordination with other units. The Hunter Eye MSU can also identify targets using radar.

The Multi Eye is an MSU specifically designed for urban security and police operations. The Multi Eye system incorporates a number of mobile wireless cameras with autonomous power supplies that can be mounted almost anywhere within a 2km radius of the command vehicle.

The Hunter Eye and Multi Eye MSUs can be used in conjunction with UAV’s and numerous monitoring systems.
Mobile measuring stations (MMSs)

The Windtalker MMS is a mobile measurement laboratory for monitoring electromagnetic bandwidth, locating radio emission sources, and execution of special measurements of emission that works within a 20 MHz – 40 GHz frequency range.

The Windtalker MMS' capabilities include:
Detection of any radio signals
Demodulation of AM and FM signals (narrow and broadband), as well as aural control of the demodulated signals
Recording of the demodulated signals on the hard disc of the MMS’s computer
Measurement of radio signaling parameters such as linear polarization, wave’s azimuth, ect
Recording measurements on a digital map

The MSS is equipped with specialist measurement hardware and software, direct antennas and a sliding hydraulic mast (16m) with rotors that enable direction change and polarization of antennas or other devices.
High-frequency signals switch systems

The Cezar high-frequency signals switch system can match and control appropriate connections between transmitters and receivers specified by the user. The system is comprised of KOMBIA commutators, a Sterkom controller and rotors. The Sterkom controller together with KOMBIA commutators (both devices by BIATEL SA) are used in situations where signals from different antennas have to be switched to the right receivers (measurement devices, direction finders, etc.), such as the automatic monitoring of the radio spectrum.

KOMBIA commutators are devices for switching high frequency signals ranging from 0GHz to 3GHz. On its inputs appropriate aerials are connected, while receivers are connected on the outputs. Commutators for external applications are resilient to environmental conditions. Maximum damping of the commutator is 1 dB.