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Coyote
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Armament: Specifications: Weight: 14.4 t |
Trench crossing: 2.06 m Fording: 1.3 m max Sights: Daytime optical, Thermal Imagery (TI), Generation III Image Intensification (II) Surveillance System: Battlefield Surveillance Radar, Thermal Imager, Daylight camera, and Laser Range-finder Winch: Front-mounted 6,800 kg dynamic pull self-recovery winch Engine: 275 hp Detroit Diesel 6V53T Transmission: 5 forward gears, 1 reverse Transfer case: 2 speed Suspension: Independent rear 4 wheels torsion bar, Front 4 wheels strut Wheels: 8 wheels (4 or 8 wheel drive) Tires: Michelin XML Brakes: Power (air) |
Description/History
The Coyote is a vital component of the army's leading-edge battlefield systems. This highly mobile, well-armed and well-protected reconnaissance variant of the Light Armoured Vehicle family is employed in the conduct of battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance missions at the battle group and brigade levels. Incorporating both radar and a variety of electro-optic sensors, the Coyote surveillance system provides an all-weather, day and night observation capability. The Coyote is in use with the Army's six mechanized infantry battalions, the three armour regiments and their respective schools.
The most innovative aspect of the Coyote is its surveillance system, designed to detect hostile forces using a combination of day camera, radar, thermal imaging, and laser range-finding equipment.
Designed to operate in the world's hot spots, the Coyote is armed and armoured to fulfill its mission. The ballistic-steel hull protects against small-arms fire, mines and high-explosive airbursts. Add-on armour protects against larger projectiles. The two-man electric-drive turret is equipped with a laser-warning receiver. A fully stabilized 25-mm chain gun provides light assault firepower. On roads the vehicle's maximum speed is 100 km/h, with a maximum range of 660 km. It can deploy quickly to an area accessible by roads or trails, and then continue cross-country. A mast-equipped version of the vehicle raises its surveillance gear 10 m above the ground to see hostile forces over obstacles and from protected positions.