Trojan
Overview
Trojan
Trojan armored engineer vehicle on the move in Afghanistan in 2010.
Source: UK MOD -
© Open Government License
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Combat engineer vehicle
Entered service
2007
Status
In service
Development
2001 - 2004
Developer
United Kingdom
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BAE Systems Land Systems
Production
2004 - ?
Producer
United Kingdom
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BAE Systems Land Systems
Unit cost
GBP 4.2 million
Number produced
33
Designations
AVRE / Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers
Future Engineer Tank
Design project
Future Engineer Tank
Design project
Notable users
United Kingdom
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Army
Details
Facts
Trojan
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Armored engineer vehicle
Crew
3
Dimensions
Weight
57.3 t empty
62.5 t combat load
Length
8.95 m
About 11.5 m with mine plough
Width
3.51 m
4.2 m with applique armor
Height
3.04 m
Armament
Type
7.62mm Hughes L94A1 chain gun
Mount
Remote control mount
Automotive
Chassis
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, idler front and drive sprocket rear
Suspension
Hydropneumatic
Engine
Perkins CV12-8A diesel
Power output
1.200 hp
Transmission
David Brown TN54 epicyclic, 6 forward, 2 reverse
Mobility
Max speed
59 km/h on road
40 km/h off road
Range
450 to 500 km
Wall
0.9 m
Trench
2.3 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
1 m
Equipment
Excavator
Bucket excavator, 6.5 t weight capacity
Engineer equipment
Optional dozer blade
Optional v-shaped mine plough
Pipe fascine
Python trailer mounted MICLIC system
Lane marking system
Media
Trojan
Side view of Trojan armored engineer vehicle on the move in the UK in 2012.
Source: UK MOD
Copyright: Open Government License
Trojan
Close up of the large mine plough and three guide arms with skids.
Source: UK MOD
Copyright: Open Government License
Trojan
Forward view of Trojan armored engineer vehicle in Afghanistan using its large mine plough.
Source: UK MOD
Copyright: Open Government License
Trojan
Trojan armored engineer vehicle using its bucket excavator in 2006. Note that the dozer blade fitted.
Source: UK MOD
Copyright: Open Government License
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