Reduced size, symmetrical and asymmetrical crew compartment vehicle construction

摘要

A vehicle construction in which a survivability capsule and underbody V-deflector plate are located off-center relative to the vehicle providing desirable survivability and size characteristics, and minimizing overall vehicle width providing desirable maneuverability characteristics. The survivability capsule is constructed around occupants oriented to minimize capsule width and may incorporate traditional or spaced frame construction. The location of the capsule provides the ability to incorporate a large amount of storage area into the construction of the vehicle, or to use a spaced armor array on one side of the capsule providing protection from road-side threats including EFPs, RPGs, and RKG-3s.

主权项

1. An armored wheeled vehicle, comprising:
a chassis having a centerline; a set of driveline components substantially aligned with the centerline; a survivability capsule mounted to the chassis, having a top, bottom, front, back, at least two sides, wherein the survivability capsule is configured to seat two occupants inline, and wherein the survivability capsule is asymmetrically offset from the centerline when viewed from the front such that the survivability capsule is substantially alongside the set of driveline components; a v-deflector plate mounted along the length of the bottom of the survivability capsule; and an EFP defeating spaced armor attached to the side of the survivability capsule nearest to the centerline.