Tatra 815-7
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| Tatra 815-7 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tatra |
| Production | 2008-present |
| Assembly | Kopřivnice, Moravia, Czech Republic |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Heavy truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Turbo-diesel Tatra T3C V8 engine |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) 1,950 mm (76.8 in) 2,860 mm (112.6 in) |
| Length | 9,470 mm (372.8 in) |
| Width | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
| Height | 2,730 mm (107.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 13,300 kg (29,300 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Tatra 815 |
The Tatra 815-7 is a heavy army logistics vehicle made by the Czech company Tatra produced since 2008, with axle variations of 4×4, 6×6, 8×8 and 10×10. Chassis variants 10×8, 12×12 and 12×8 are also available.
History
Tatra knew the exceptional qualities of its T-815 chassis, but to be among the top of the army vehicle manufacturers, it was decided to develop a new vehicle that would be transportable by the most widespread NATO transport aircraft C-130 Hercules. Tatra took the engines and transmissions of the 815-6 model, the chassis T-815 has been modified and a completely new cab has been developed, it is lower, more durable and easy to armor.
In 2004 a prototype of model 4×4 appeared at Eurosatory and other defence and security trade shows. Several other prototypes were later built ranging from 6x6 to 10x10. The cabin is all-metal, tiltable, its construction allows easy additional armoring in various degrees of ballistic protection. Cab tightness allows the use of overpressure filtering.
Tatra 815-7 serves in the Army of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Armed Forces. On the chassis of the Tatra 815-7 were built several armored transporters, such as the Czech VEGA 4x4, the Egyptian Fahd 300, the French Nexter Titus, the Israeli Wildcat APC, the Jordanian Al-Wahsh, the Nigerian Ara and the United Arab Emirates Legion.[1]
Tatra 815-7 is also used in the civilian sector, as a mobile cranes and a fire trucks.
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Army T815-7 8×8 with RBS 70 -
T815-7 6×6 mobile crane -
T815-7 6×6 fire truck -
T815-7 8×8 fire truck with ladder extension
Specifications
- motor: air cooled, turbocharged Tatra T3C-928-90 V8[2]
- displacement: 12,667 cc
- max. power : 300 kW (402 hp) @ 1800 rpm
- max. torque : 2,100 N⋅m (1,500 ft⋅lbf) @ 1000 rpm
- top speed: 115 km/h
- fuel tank capacity: 420 l
- cruising range: 750 km
- angle of approach/departure: 45°/42°
- fording depth: 1,5 m
