Unipower MH6660
Overview
Unipower MH6660
Unipower MH6660 tractor truck as sold to Oman for transporting the Challenger 2 main battle tank.
Source: Unknown author -
© Copyright lies with original owner
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Heavy equipment transporter
Entered service
1995
Status
Obsolete
Development
Early to mid 1990's
Developer
United Kingdom
Production
1994 - 1995
Producer
United Kingdom
Number produced
9 MH6660
1 MH8875 prototype
1 MH8875 prototype
Designations
Unipower M
Notable users
Oman
Details
Facts
MH6660
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Heavy equipment transporter
Crew
1 + 6 (driver, 6 passengers)
Dimensions
Weight
18.2 t tractor truck only
46 t max gross vehicle weight
About 100 t gross combination weight
Length
9.36 m
Width
2.89 m
Height
2.7 m
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 6x6
Steering
Front axle, power assisted
Wheelbase
5.5 m
Automotive
Engine model
Cummins KTA-19-600
Engine type
19 L water-cooled 4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Power output
600 hp at 2.100 rpm
Transmission
ZF HP1500 automatic
5 forward, 1 reverse
2-speed transfer box
Fuel
900 L
Mobility
Speed
80 km/h on road
Range
1.000 km on road
Power to weight ratio
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.4 m
Wall
0.5 m
Trench
1 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
40 %
Fording
1 m
Protection
Armor type
None, softskin vehicle
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Cargo capacity
5th wheel load
27.0 t
Winch
2x Reynolds Boughton 25 t
Cargo capacity
Trailer with up to 70 t load capacity
Media
Unipower MH6660
Unipower MH6660 tractor truck as sold to Oman for transporting the Challenger 2 main battle tank.
Source: www.trucksplanet.com
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
Unipower MH8875
Photo of the sole Unipower MH8875 prototype 8x8 tractor truck.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
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Challenger 2
Oman acquired the MH6660 as a tractor truck for transporting the Challenger 2 main battle tank.