The Textron TAPV (tactical armoured patrol vehicle) is an armoured car currently in use by the Canadian Army . It is essentially a heavier armoured upgrade of the M1117 armoured security vehicle , developed for use by the military police of the US Armed Forces .
17-513: One Textron TAPV demonstration vehicle was built in 2011. They have yet to see combat. Four pre-production vehicles have been delivered to the Canadian Army and have undergone various trials and training exercises with plans for an additional two to be delivered. First production vehicles were scheduled to be delivered in 2014, however deliveries were set back to begin in 2016 and will be completed in around 2018. The new vehicle will gradually replace
34-470: A Virtual Technician service. Detroit engines, transmissions, and axles are used in several models of truck manufactured by Daimler Truck North America. Detroit Diesel consists of manufacturing operations of axles, transmissions and diesel engines for on-highway only, which is owned by Daimler Truck AG . The former off-highway division was sold to MTU Friedrichshafen in 2006 and subsequently purchased by Rolls-Royce in 2014. The ancestor of Detroit Diesel
51-447: A central tire inflation system to prevent flat tires during combat operations. The TAPV relies upon composite armour to provide the maximum protection to the vehicles occupants. The armour is stated as being 20% better than the armour on the M1117 . The TAPV also has a V-shaped hull, which provides protection against mine and improvised explosive device (IED) blasts. The vehicle also has
68-399: A high ground clearance, which increases protection from mine and IED blasts. It can withstand up to 10 kg of explosive force directly under its hull, and can resist even 12.7 mm armour-piercing rounds. Each of the seats in the vehicle are blast protected, and the vehicle has vented wheel wells to disperse the energy of an explosion out from the vehicle. The TAPV is slated to have
85-577: A remote weapons system based on the M151 Protector . The weapon system is called the Dual Remote Weapon System, and can mount both a C6 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun and either a HK GMG 40 mm automatic grenade launcher or a M2HB 12.7 mm heavy machine gun . The vehicle also possesses smoke grenade launchers located on the remote weapon system. The TAPV can handle water (fording) depth up to 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) but
102-596: Is an American diesel engine manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan . It is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America , which is itself a wholly owned subsidiary of the multinational Daimler Truck AG . The company manufactures heavy-duty engines and chassis components for the on-highway and vocational commercial truck markets. Detroit Diesel has built more than 5 million engines since 1938, more than 1 million of which are still in operation worldwide. Detroit Diesel's product line includes engines, axles, transmissions, and
119-672: Is based on the Mamba APC of TFM Industries. The RG-31 has become the multi-purpose vehicle of choice of the UN and other peacekeeping and security forces. It is finding favour with non-governmental organisations requiring a vehicle with a non-aggressive appearance to protect their personnel against land mines . The RG-31 is based on a UNIMOG chassis. It is built from a V-shaped all-steel welded armor monocoque hull and high suspension, typical of South African mine protected vehicles, providing excellent small-arms and mine blast protection. The vehicle
136-520: Is designed to resist a blast equivalent to two TM-57 anti-tank mines detonating simultaneously. The RG-31 is classified by the United States Department of Defense as a category 1 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. The vehicle accommodates a crew ranging from 5 to 10 depending on mission needs, depending on model. Dismounting is provided via a large air actuated rear door and two front doors, also air actuated. In July 2016,
153-685: Is not built as a fully amphibious vehicle. "Combat reconnaissance/patrol vehicle" with rear engine: RG-31 Nyala Option 2: Iveco Tector F4AE0681D diesel Option 3: Detroit Diesel Option 4: Cummins 6.7L QSB, 6-cylinder diesel, 275 hp The RG-31 Nyala is a 4×4 multi-purpose mine-resistant ambush protected infantry mobility vehicle manufactured in South Africa by Land Systems OMC (a division of Denel SOC LTD), located in Benoni , South Africa and in Turkey by FNSS Defence Systems . It
170-688: The Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania rolled out the latest variant of the RG-31, with improvements including an engine upgrade from 275 to 300 hp, a transmission upgrade, independent suspension, 360-degree spotlights for night visibility, and an armored gunner's hatch. The depot is scheduled to produce 929 improved RG-31s through 2020. Variants come in either an armoured personnel carrier (APC) or utility vehicle (cargo) configuration. Detroit Diesel Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC)
187-534: The RG-31 Nyala MRAP vehicle and Coyote armoured cars, which are currently in service with the Canadian Army. Textron Systems Canada Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced August 19, 2016, the delivery of the first TAPV to the Canadian Army. The Canadian Army is fielding the first vehicles to the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown and the 2nd Canadian Division Support Base Valcartier . Textron Systems plans to deliver at least 30 vehicles per month to
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#1732851980123204-612: The Canadian Army with all 500 vehicles scheduled to be delivered by December 2017. If any of the 100 options are converted to orders, their delivery is expected by 2020. The fleet will be distributed across seven bases. The first operational exposure for the TAPV fleet was in early May 2017 when a task force from 2nd Canadian Division from Canadian Forces Base Valcartier deployed on Operation LENTUS to assist flooded communities in Quebec. The TAPV and LAV VI family of armoured vehicles were featured in
221-459: The first TAPV to the Canadian Army. An eventual 500 vehicles will be purchased, with the option to order an additional 100. The TAPV is powered by a Cummins QSL diesel engine , which provides 365 horsepower (272 kW), allowing the vehicle a maximum speed of 105 km/h (65 mph), and a maximum range of 644 km (400 miles). The vehicle utilizes an independent suspension axle system originally developed by Irish Timoney , and it has
238-650: The late 1930s; a smaller engine using a similar two-stroke design was developed by engineers at GM Research, which led to the first 6-71 , manufactured in 1938. To know the series model one can find out by checking the layout of the overall engine. In 1998, the EPA announced fines totaling $ 83.4 million against Detroit Diesel and six other diesel engine manufacturers, the largest fine to date, which evaded testing by shutting down emissions controls during highway driving while appearing to comply with lab testing. The manufacturers also agreed to spend more than $ 1 billion to correct
255-446: The media video coverage. Nearly 2,200 military members, deployed to the areas of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu , Shawinigan , Laval , Pierrefonds , Rigaud , Oka , and Gatineau in support of civilian authorities when provincial and territorial authorities became overwhelmed by the natural disaster. The TAPV program began in 2009, and in 2012 the contract was awarded to Textron Systems, Inc. On August 16, 2016, Textron systems delivered
272-577: The problem. The trucks used engine ECU software to engage pollution controls during the 20-minute lab tests to verify compliance with the Clean Air Act, but then disable the emissions controls during normal highway cruising, emitting up to three times the maximum allowed NOx pollution. In 2016, Detroit Diesel agreed to pay U.S.$ 28.5 million to resolve violations of the U.S. federal Clean Air Act. The company sold 7,786 heavy-duty diesel engines, which were assembled approximately 80% complete in 2009, including
289-523: Was the Winton Engine Company, founded by Alexander Winton in 1912; Winton Engine began producing diesel engines in fall 1913. After Charles F. Kettering purchased two Winton diesels for his yacht, General Motors acquired the company in 1930 along with Electro Motive Company , Winton's primary client. Research initiated by Kettering led to the development and release of the EMD 567 locomotive engine in
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