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	Casspir
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	Gecko
	Technical Support Vehicle
	Non Combat Military Systems

Gecko

Gecko

Gecko is a small, rugged, maneuverable and featuring a multitude of applications and customisations, the Gecko provides the ultimate transport system during specialised operations.

Self Protection: A pintle mount for a 7.62mm machine gun is provided at the position of the co-driver, with storage space for an additional 400 rounds close by.
Anti Personnel Mine Protection: The vehicle provides protection to occupants against the detonation of 200g TNT below any of the wheels
Features
- Rough terrain speed of 45km/h in high range and 18km/h in low range. World wide partis, service and technical support available
- A continuously variable ratio torque convertor transmission produces constant flow of maximum power, minimising maintenance and driver fatigue.
- Storage space for personal and heavy weapons, kit and ammunition
- Rapid air drop supply (PLEDS OR LAPES) of vehicle and trailer
- Logistic support for the systems has been fully developed including RAM and FMECA
- Task and Support Item data to international standards (MIL-STD-1388-2B and DEF-STAN-0060

Gecko

Gecko Specifications

Engine
- Make: Daihatsu
- Model: DM950 DT
- Type: Liquid cooled, direct injection - Turbo Diesel - 3 Cylinder
- Displacement: 952 cm3
- Maximum Output: 23 kw @ 3 600 rpm, 74 Nm @ 2 400 rpm
Dimensions
- Length: 3 112mm
- Width: 1 647mm
- Height: 1 443mm
- Ground clearance: 200mm in centre of vehicle body
- Hump radius: 1 655mm
- Angle of approach: 570
- Angle of departure: 430
Performance (Fully Laden with trailer)
- Top speed: 18 km/h (low range), 45 km/H high range
- Gradeability (full load) without trailer: 60%
- Gradeability (full load) with trailer (full load): 40%
- Dynamic side slope @ 10 km/h: 40%
- Ditch crossing: 600mm
- Vertical step: 300mm (forward and reverse)
- Mean Max Pressure: 127 Kpa
- Drawbar pull: 1 000kg
- Carrying capacity (veh): 900kg
- Fuel capacity and range: 50 litres, 250 km
- Shipping weight: 1 225kg complete
- Ambient operating temp for continuous max power: 470C
- Turning circle: pivot turn
Clutch and Transmission
- Continuously variable transmission (VCT) with dual differentials integrated with transmission
  - High ratio: 11.5:1
  - Low ratio and reverse: 30.2:1
Final Drive
- RC60 roller chains from transmission to 8 x 40mm diameter axles supported by tapered roller bearings in an oil bath.
- Fully adjustable tensioner for each drive chain.
Steering
- Hydrostatic skid steer system with steering wheel
Brakes
- Foot pedal operated hydraulic dual disc and dual caliper brakes
Electrical
- 12 v system, 24 v system also available
- NATO slave plug
Tyres
- Goodyear Rawhide III AT25 x 11.50 - 9 NHS
- Provision is made to carry two spare tyres if required
- Electrical compressor with standard pneumatic outlet and tyre inflation hose
Structure
- Powder coated, tubular steel, welded construction chassis frame
- Vacuum formed lower hull and hull skid plate manufactured from high density
Driver Controls
- Conventional automotive type steering wheel
- Conventional brake pedal and foot throttle
- Dash mounted ignition "On/Off" switch and starter button
- Headlamp switch, "Compressor On/Off" switch
- Tacho meter with hour meter
- Speedometer with electronic odometer
- Fuel level, coolant temperature, battery charge gauges
- Low oil pressure & electrical charge rate, coolant temperature warning lamps
- "Compressor On" warning lamp
- Dash mounted "Glow Plug On" and "Water in Fuel" indicator lamps