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The Czech Ministry of Defence has awarded Nexter Systems a contract for 62 TITUS (Tactical Infantry Transport & Utility System). The signature ceremony took place today. TITUS is the latest generation of 6×6 armoured vehicles laid out as support and transport vehicles with a high level of protection, mobility and versatility. The 6×6 chassis of the vehicles is a development of Tatra Trucks from the Czech Republic. A “Homeland Security” kit is available for the variants assigned to police and security forces.
The Czech MoD’s order covers 3 TITUS variants: Command Post (CP), Signaller and Artillery Fire Coordination Post. TITUS specifications are:
Weights and Dimensions
Empty weight: 17t
Operating weight: 23t
Maximum mass: 27t
Width: 2.55m
Height: 2.73m (roof)
Length: 7.77m
Ground clearance: 0.3/0.4/0.5m
Protection
Standard:
– Ballistics: 2
– Mines: 4a/3b
– IED: 50kg
Operational:
– Ballistics: ENB7, DM51
– Mines: 4a/3b
– FDI: 100kg
Potential for development:
– Ballistics: 2 to 4
– Mines: 4a and 3b up to 4a/4b
– FDI: 50kg up to 150kg
Mobility
Powertrain: 500HP
Running gear: 1/2 independent axle
Michelin tyres 16.R20; Adjustment system for Syegon tyre pressure
Steering: Steering axle #1 and 3; turning circle: 13m
Performance
Range: 700km
Maximum speed: 110km/h
Slope: 60%
Step: 700mm
Tilt angle: 30%
Fording: 1.2m without preparation
Dorothee Frank
