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Foxhound Goes Electric
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK was recently awarded a contract by NP Aerospace, under the UK Ministry of Defence Protected Mobility Fleet Vehicle Programme, to demonstrate an electric-drive (e-drive) Foxhound vehicle.
The contract will enable General Dynamics Land Systems–UK to demonstrate an innovative e-drive solution for Foxhound, which is intended to deliver silent mobility, enhanced Silent Watch capabilities, off-board electrical power for light infantry soldiers, and increased onboard power for the insertion of latest technologies.
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK is partner vehicle OEM for Foxhound and Magtec is the electric drive and battery technology partner.
Carew Wilks, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Land Systems–UK, said: “As technology develops to meet the future operating needs of the British Army, the demand for onboard power only increases, and electrification of land vehicles offers an innovative solution. Foxhound, the British Army light infantry vehicle of choice, already has an architecture that enables electrification and is a natural choice for this demonstrator.”
The Foxhound is at the cutting-edge of protected patrol vehicle technology and provides a high level of blast protection for its size and weight. These patrol vehicles underwent final testing in the dusty and hot conditions of the Helmand desert, Afghanistan, before being deployed on operations.
The vehicle has been specifically designed and built in Britain to protect against the threats faced by troops in Afghanistan. However, this is an agile vehicle that will reportedly be a mainstay in the Army for years to come. It has a top speed of 70 mph and can protect against improvised explosive devices thanks to its V-shaped hull.
Being lighter and smaller than other protected vehicles such as Mastiff and Ridgeback, Foxhound brings a new capability to the Army and is ideal for soldiers operating in mentoring and partnering roles.
General Dynamics Land Systems has extensive experience in delivering tracked and wheeled military vehicles, alongside specialist knowledge in e-drive capabilities and complex, scalable Electronic Architectures.
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