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An Argo Avenger in firefighting service of Austria, seen during a parade

The Argo Avenger is an eight-wheeled all terrain vehicle built by Argo.[1][2][3] On land the vehicle is steered turning the wheels on the two sides of the vehicle at different speeds. On water the vehicle can be propelled either by the treads on the tires, or by an outboard motor. Optionally, on very loose or swampy land a pair of large band tracks can be strung over the vehicles' wheels.

In November 2009 volunteers in twelve communities in Nunavut were equipped with an Argo Avenger for local search and rescue.[1] The vehicles supplied in Nunavut will be equipped with bandtracks. The twelve communities are; Arviat, Cambridge Bay, Igloolik, Pond Inlet, Taloyoak, Rankin Inlet, Sanikiluaq, Pangnirtung, Kugluktuk, Iqaluit, Naujaat and Baker Lake.

specifications[2]
engine
displacement 748 cubic centimetres (45.6 in3)
power 31 horsepower (23 kW)
environmental meets EPA standards
capacity
passengers 6 passengers
stretcher

1 stretcher, and driver and 1 passenger

cargo capacity 500 kilograms (1,100 lb)
towing capacity 1,800 pounds (820 kg)

Military operators

 Pakistan

References

  1. ^ a b "Nunavut SAR Volunteers Receive 12 Amphibious Avenger ATVs to Tackle Rescues in Partially-Thawed (or -Frozen) Conditions". Canadian American Strategic Review. November 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-03-27.
  2. ^ a b "Avenger in Collector's Garb". Nebraska Farmer. 2007-10-07. Archived from the original on 2011-07-14.
  3. ^ Jeremy Clarkson (2009-08-07). "Why small Argo Avenger is in a class of its own". Business Daily Africa. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
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