| 摘要 |
An inexpensive, highly maneuverable vehicle (1) is provided for operating within the proximity of landmines. The vehicle (1) is preferably hydrostatically propelled and includes an adjustable hydraulic suspension for providing a varying ground clearance depending on terrain and operation. The vehicle includes "bendaway" or "breakaway" wheels (25) and a smooth underside. The hydrostatic drive system and bendaway or breakaway wheels (25) provide a vehicle (1) which can still maneuver even with one or two wheels (25) disengaged due to removal upon striking a landmine. In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle (1) is constructed to operate as a battlefield ambulance. The vehicle (1) includes a portal (49) formed on the vehicle's underside (16) for permitting the retrieval of injured persons to within the vehicle (1) without subjecting occupants within the vehicle (1) to be vulnerable to hostile fire. |
