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- May 7, 2019
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TYPE | Research & Development |
COUNTRY | Parliamentary Monarchy of Portugal |
PROJECT | Project Lusitano Phase I |
PROJECT COST | 5,000,000.00 |
COMPLETION DATE | 31/03/20 |
PROJECT INFORMATION | Project Lusitano is a Military Project for the development of a High Mobility Cargo truck for the use of the Portuguese Army. Development of the vehicle would start at Phase I, where designers would cooperate with one another to develop a HMCT appropriate for Portugal's relatively flat terrain and is able to traverse mountainous and hilly areas. The first prototype would be classified as "HMCT-95 Lusitano" and a working prototype would be developed and tested on the newly constructed Lince Military Research Facility. The Portuguese Military allots a full 3 months in it's development process. Intended Specifications: Configuration: 6x6 Cab Seating: 1 driver, 2 passengers Weight (Empty): 7.5 tons Maximum Load: 5 tons Length: 7.62 Meters Width: 2.5 Meters Height: 2.8 Meters Engine Power: 180 hp Maximum Road Speed: 78 km/h Range: 520 km Gradient: 62% Side Slope: 45% Vertical Step: 0.75 meters Trench: 0.7 meters Fording: 0.84 meters |
PRIVATE / ENCRYPTED | Yes |