Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 6 (Multi Axle Skid Steers)Â
Although not all of them are skid steer, this general type of vehicle design is derived from a need for improved mobility over traditional 4×4 designs, but without the maintenance…
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Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 5 (Tracked Utility Vehicles)
Not many commonly available tracked vehicles fit within the dimensional constraints for internal carriage, but a handful do exist. In general terms, tracks provide greater traction and lower ground pressure…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles – Part 4 (Medium Wheeled Vehicles)
The earlier posts examined motorcycles, ATVs, and side-by-side UTVs, all characterised by a maximum width of approximately 1.6m. This is a key dimensional break point as it allows easier loading…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles — Part 3 (UTVs and Load Carriers)
Most Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) designs tend to follow a familiar engine front format, with each manufacturer adjusting the proportion of seating and load carriage space to suit user and…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles — Part 2 (Motorcycles and ATVs)
ATVs, motorcycles and e-bikes are ideal internally carried vehicles. E-Bikes and Motorcycles E-Bikes Folding bicycles such as the well-known Brompton or the less well-known Montague Paratrooper would allow a landed force to move 40-60 km…
Helicopter Carried Vehicles — Part 1 (Introduction)
Light role forces that exploit the speed and reach of helicopters face the reality that when on the ground, they are the opposite of having speed and reach. Once landed,…
The Past, Present, and Future of Military Motorcycles (and e-bikes)
Do military motorcycles and e-bikes have a future in the British Army, a few thoughts on the subject.
The Story of Multidrive Vehicles
Multidrive Vehicles have a complex and multi-faceted history, but it is a fascinating history nonetheless. From a UK defence perspective, they designed and produced several innovative products that many think…