📌 MAN HX60 4x4 Tactical Truck, Silverstone Circuit.
The MAN HX is a range of Tactical Trucks specially developed to meet military needs. It replaced in production the FX and LX ranges. The MAN HX60 Military Truck has a 4x4 configuration. The HX range also includes trucks with 6x6 (HX58) and 8x8 (HX77) configurations. These trucks are designed for off-road application, production of the HX range commenced in 2004. The HX60 trucks are in service with Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Germany operates only a small number of these vehicles, however the UK ordered over 5,000 HX60 Military Trucks in various versions. These replaced the Leyland DAF T244 4-tonne trucks. Vehicles have a projected service life of 20 years. New Zealand operates approximately 120 of these trucks. The MAN HX60 is essentially a successor to the MAN KAT 1 with 4x4 configuration. It has a payload capacity of 6 tonne. This military truck is used to transport Troops and general cargo, as well as for other applications, the vehicle can be used to mount shelters and also to tow trailers and Artillery Pieces.
The MAN HX60 is fitted with an all-steel solid modular cab, which is used across the HX and SX ranges of military trucks. It provides seating for driver and two passengers. Add-on armour kit can be fitted to the cab, there is an observation hatch on the roof. It can be used to mount a Light Machine Gun. Separated windscreens are designed for easier replacement. Also these are installed vertically in order to minimize light reflections.
The MAN HX range is based on the automotive components of commercial MAN TGA heavy truck range. The HX60 is powered by a MAN turbocharged diesel engine, developing 326hp. It meets EURO IV emission requirements, the engine is located behind and under the cab. This feature allowed to reduce height of the vehicle. Also such location protects damage of the radiator or blockage with mud. All models are fitted with ZF 12-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum road speed is electronically limited to 55mph. A central tyre inflation system is proposed as an option. Without preparation the MAN HX60 fords water obstacles up to 3ft 11in, with preparation it can ford up to 4ft 11in. The vehicle can operate in climatic conditions, ranging from -32°C to +50°C, they can be fitted with an Arctic kit for operation down to -46°C. The MAN HX60 can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules Cargo Aircraft with little preparation. The MAN HX series was succeeded in production by an improved HX2 series. Also production of more capable MAN SX series reportedly ceased in 2019, so the new HX2 series trucks took the roles of the SX series.
General characteristics:
▪︎Country of Origin: Germany
▪︎Manufacturer: RMMV (Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles)
▪︎Entered Service: 2004
▪︎Configuration: 4x4
▪︎Cab Seating: 1 + 2 Personnel
▪︎Weight: 7 tonne (emptyt
▪︎Payload Capacity: 6 tonne
▪︎Length: 24ft 11in
▪︎Width: 8ft 4in
▪︎Height: ~ 9ft 5in
▪︎Powerplant: MAN diesel engine power 326hp
▪︎Maximum Road Speed: 55mph
▪︎Range: 500 miles
▪︎Gradient: 60%
▪︎Side Slope: 40%
▪︎Vertical Step: 1ft 11in
▪︎Trench: 1ft 11in
▪︎Fording: 3ft 11in.
Sourced from www.military-today.com/trucks/man_hx60.htm
📌 MAN HX60 4x4 Tactical Truck, Silverstone Circuit.
The MAN HX is a range of Tactical Trucks specially developed to meet military needs. It replaced in production the FX and LX ranges. The MAN HX60 Military Truck has a 4x4 configuration. The HX range also includes trucks with 6x6 (HX58) and 8x8 (HX77) configurations. These trucks are designed for off-road application, production of the HX range commenced in 2004. The HX60 trucks are in service with Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Germany operates only a small number of these vehicles, however the UK ordered over 5,000 HX60 Military Trucks in various versions. These replaced the Leyland DAF T244 4-tonne trucks. Vehicles have a projected service life of 20 years. New Zealand operates approximately 120 of these trucks. The MAN HX60 is essentially a successor to the MAN KAT 1 with 4x4 configuration. It has a payload capacity of 6 tonne. This military truck is used to transport Troops and general cargo, as well as for other applications, the vehicle can be used to mount shelters and also to tow trailers and Artillery Pieces.
The MAN HX60 is fitted with an all-steel solid modular cab, which is used across the HX and SX ranges of military trucks. It provides seating for driver and two passengers. Add-on armour kit can be fitted to the cab, there is an observation hatch on the roof. It can be used to mount a Light Machine Gun. Separated windscreens are designed for easier replacement. Also these are installed vertically in order to minimize light reflections.
The MAN HX range is based on the automotive components of commercial MAN TGA heavy truck range. The HX60 is powered by a MAN turbocharged diesel engine, developing 326hp. It meets EURO IV emission requirements, the engine is located behind and under the cab. This feature allowed to reduce height of the vehicle. Also such location protects damage of the radiator or blockage with mud. All models are fitted with ZF 12-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum road speed is electronically limited to 55mph. A central tyre inflation system is proposed as an option. Without preparation the MAN HX60 fords water obstacles up to 3ft 11in, with preparation it can ford up to 4ft 11in. The vehicle can operate in climatic conditions, ranging from -32°C to +50°C, they can be fitted with an Arctic kit for operation down to -46°C. The MAN HX60 can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules Cargo Aircraft with little preparation. The MAN HX series was succeeded in production by an improved HX2 series. Also production of more capable MAN SX series reportedly ceased in 2019, so the new HX2 series trucks took the roles of the SX series.
General characteristics:
▪︎Country of Origin: Germany
▪︎Manufacturer: RMMV (Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles)
▪︎Entered Service: 2004
▪︎Configuration: 4x4
▪︎Cab Seating: 1 + 2 Personnel
▪︎Weight: 7 tonne (emptyt
▪︎Payload Capacity: 6 tonne
▪︎Length: 24ft 11in
▪︎Width: 8ft 4in
▪︎Height: ~ 9ft 5in
▪︎Powerplant: MAN diesel engine power 326hp
▪︎Maximum Road Speed: 55mph
▪︎Range: 500 miles
▪︎Gradient: 60%
▪︎Side Slope: 40%
▪︎Vertical Step: 1ft 11in
▪︎Trench: 1ft 11in
▪︎Fording: 3ft 11in.
Sourced from www.military-today.com/trucks/man_hx60.htm