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[Cloak N Dagger]

Smart Truck 3 : Advanced communication and detection systems with improved fuel economy and increased armor protection to better withstand roadside attacks



http://www.yenra.com/smart-truck-3/

International Truck and Engine Corporation and the U.S. Army today unveiled the next generation of military and commercial vehicles at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2004 World Congress. The two new concept vehicles - the Smart Truck 3 and a new International Commercial Utility Vehicle - are both built off of an International High Performance four-wheel-drive medium truck platform.

Smart Truck 3, a collaboration of the U.S. Army's National Automotive Center and International Truck and Engine Corporation, will offer the military advanced capabilities in state-of-the-art communications and detection systems while offering improved fuel economy and increased armor protection to better withstand roadside attacks. A commercial version of the Smart Truck 3, the International Commercial Utility Vehicle, can be modified to serve a range of potential customers, from the U.S. Border Patrol, to the Department of Homeland Security to applications in the construction industry. Both prototypes are the first vehicles launched from International's new military business operation and represent International's commitment to growth in this market.

"The demands of today's soldiers mandate that we build vehicles that offer greater functionality, protection and mobility," said Daniel C. Ustian, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Navistar International Corporation, the parent company of International Truck and Engine Corporation. "And as the leading manufacturer of medium trucks and mid-range diesel engines, International has the capability to deliver and the scale to provide a more affordable solution."

Ustian said the two new prototypes are an example of a number of growth opportunities that are part of Navistar's core growth plans to become a $15 billion company by the next industry cycle.

Archie Massicotte, vice president of military business at International, said that Smart Truck 3 offers the latest advances in communications, defense and occupant protection, and field intelligence. The vehicle also can be outfitted with advanced telematics technology that will allow military command centers to know in real time where the vehicles are located, and with remote diagnostics, how they are performing.

With a new International VT275 diesel engine, which is a 4.5- liter V6, and a hybrid hydraulic launch assist for power at startup, the technologies used in the concept vehicles also allow for better fuel economy, said Massicotte.

"By building an affordable commercially based vehicle with improved fuel economy, Smart Truck 3 answers the budgetary concerns of the U.S. military and the American taxpayers," said Massicotte.

On the commercial side, the International Commercial Utility Vehicle is a modified, simpler version of Smart Truck 3 that can be used by various government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Border Patrol or non-government customers such as construction or utility companies.

Massicotte sees the concept vehicles as significant opportunities for International to demonstrate its capabilities to develop vehicles that can be configured for a range of applications in the Class 4-5 market. In addition to the government uses of the International Commercial Utility Vehicle, International also anticipates that many customers in the private sector will be interested in utilizing a commercial fleet of trucks that are more durable, exhibit superior performance and are cost-effective.

[coyotebandit]

Looks like it would get stuck on a parking ramp curb!

[tinner]

if you need all that you are getting way too much attention and need a time out. were you abused as a kid?

[lxtrail]

no winch, no gun rack, no built in cooler. goverment just wasting more money

[jephs422]

For all that money you'd at least expect an oil slick and ejector seats.

[WinMag1]

Looks like nothing more than a beefed up limo for the high ranking mukee-muks.

[Cloak N Dagger]

The ground clearance does look low!

Here is some more info on the ST3:

Capable of detecting and responding to personnel movement' a bio-threat in the air or an incoming missile.

Armored vehicle

four-point safety belts

run flat tires

fire suppression systems

electric-shock door handles and other countermeasure controls.


Equipped with a weapons station module featuring a remote controlled .50-caliber machine gun which rises from the back of the vehicle and has sniper-detection directional sound capabilities.

SMARTRUCK III,s advanced perimeter defense capabilities are based on the military,s F-CLAS system, named one of the Army Material Command,s Top 10 Greatest Innovations of 2002. The system supports vehicle survivability from close-in threats like rocket-propelled grenades and antitank-guided missiles with anti-missile missiles deployed from behind

SMARTRUCK III,s side flares. Also housed behind the side flares are smoke and tear gas canister launchers.

SMARTRUCK III is outfitted with Level III ballistic protection (to withstand 7.62 x 51mm rounds) and can include armor flooring designed to dissipate the energy from a ground explosion away from the vehicle.


An Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) can sense an explosion or fire in the crew compartment and suppress it within milliseconds,

Field Intelligence: The highly-sophisticated Surveillance Module houses two primary camera systems: the periscope camera and the telemmersion system. The periscope camera includes a night vision camera, visible light camera and laser range finder in a self-contained pan-and-tilt. For high-resolution situation awareness, the telemmersion system can raise eight feet above the truck for capturing the 360-degree full-motion spherical scene at 100 million pixels per second. This compact system includes directional sound monitoring and contains a base unit which can hold up to four hours of recording.


Bio-agent Acquisition System which can acquire particulate samples from intake air, distinguish bio-aerosols from dust and other non-biological material and capture samples for analysis.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV,s) can be controlled from the SMARTRUCK III,s electronic interfaces. For example, ducted fan UAV, capable of vertical takeoff and landing and high speed horizontal flight, could offer a low-cost surveillance option. Depending on the mission requirements, UAV,s can carry a variety of payloads including cameras or Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) sensors for air quality sampling.

Communications: SMARTRUCK III,s communication technologies create an integrated, stand-alone Command-and-Control Center. Each of the rear seat passengers will operate a 20 touch screen (with a storable keyboard and mouse) to monitor the numerous SMARTRUCK III technologies. They also each have two 7 LCD screens to view their selected camera feeds. SMARTRUCK III incorporates high-speed satellite internet access and satellite TV. The front and rear seat passengers will have removable wireless tablet PCs which allow users to monitor vehicle operations and control some of the peripheral devices from outside the vehicle.


Riding in captain,s chairs, the SMARTRUCK III,s four person crew operates an array of ultra-high tech equipment: The Driver is responsible for piloting the vehicle. From a pop-up LCD display, the driver can view the forward-looking night vision camera which extends the driver,s visible range. An inverted LCD mirror allows the driver to monitor the rearward action. The Gunner operates the weapon station control unit, including all weapon system camera feeds, weapon deployment, target acquisition and firing. The Surveillance Operator and the Communications Operator, through their numerous electronic interfaces, will monitor UHF, VHF, military and/or police band radio traffic, track the highly-detailed GPS navigation software, monitor the real-time vehicle diagnostics, control a UAV device and payload, control and view the camera feeds, analyze NBC detection data and engage the electric-shock door handles and other countermeasure controls.

Overall crew comfort is a high priority with the SMARTRUCK III. The on-board systems have been organized for efficiency and stowed to maximize crew space. The cabin is air conditioned and includes a center-cab full-reclining sleeper seat.

Vehicle Performance: The base vehicle for SMARTRUCK III is an International V-6 powered Crew Cab, 4200 series medium-duty platform. Its exterior reflects design elements of a military HMMWV and can accommodate existing shelter modules. Fitted with an air suspension that allows adjustable ride height, reduces storage space needed during air transportation and improves off-road performance. By recovering a portion of the energy normally wasted as heat by the vehicle brakes, the SMARTRUCK III also boasts a hydraulic launch assist (HLA) that can provide a 25 35 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, a 30 percent reduction in emissions while also providing high torque very quickly, even at low speeds.. The massive 37/12.50R20 Michelin XZL tires further SMARTRUCK III,s performance capabilities, offering exceptional traction and handling on varied terrains including snow, sand, mud and highway. Providing 8.5 kW of continuous power, the generator system serves as the primary power source for all add-on vehicle technologies.

[jephs422]

Okay so maybe it does'nt have ejector seats, but you gotta admit. the Smoke screen is pretty cool. Man I wish I had electric shock door handles!!!

[Colusaduckhunter]

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can be modified to serve a range of potential customers, from the U.S. Border Patrol, to the Department of Homeland Security[/b]

Don't bother....they're not worth the money! When they start rounding up illegals on a regular basis then we'll talk about them getting new rides!

[upperEA]

What no X-box