It will climb at least a 1.5-meter step, far exceeding requirements, and provides the vehicle with the mobility performance and surefootedness required to safely follow dismounted troops over rough terrain, through rock and debris fields, and over urban rubble. This technology also allows the MULE to cross 1.5-meter gaps, traverse side slopes greater than 40 percent, ford water to depths over 1.25 meters, and overpass obstacles as high as 0.5 meter while compensating for varying payload weights and center of gravity locations.
The MULE, a 2.5-ton class vehicle for the Future Combat System, includes three variants: Transport, Air Assault and Countermine.
The Transport MULE configuration is designed to support the Objective Force soldier by providing the volume and payload capacity to carry the equipment and supplies to support two dismounted Infantry Squads. Multiple tie-down points and removable/foldable side railings will support virtually any payload variation. It is suited to support casualty evacuation needs as well.
The Air Assault version will be armed with a rapid-fire suppressive weapon and an anti-tank capability. It is designed to provide immediate, heavy firepower to the dismounted soldier.
The Countermine variant is designed to provide detection and marking of mines and minefields, greatly increasing the safety and mobility of the infantryman.
The MULE, a 2.5-ton class vehicle for the Future Combat System, includes three variants: Transport, Air Assault and Countermine.
The Transport MULE configuration is designed to support the Objective Force soldier by providing the volume and payload capacity to carry the equipment and supplies to support two dismounted Infantry Squads. Multiple tie-down points and removable/foldable side railings will support virtually any payload variation. It is suited to support casualty evacuation needs as well.
The Air Assault version will be armed with a rapid-fire suppressive weapon and an anti-tank capability. It is designed to provide immediate, heavy firepower to the dismounted soldier.
The Countermine variant is designed to provide detection and marking of mines and minefields, greatly increasing the safety and mobility of the infantryman.
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