DTM: Springbuck® APC 6-Cylinder 3-Door

DTM: Springbuck® Armoured Personell Carrier

The Springbuck® Six APC, which derived its name from the famous antelope known for its toughness and sure-footed dexterity, is owned in its design and entirety by DTM.

This permanent 4×4 with its powerful MWM 6 litre engine carries driver +10. With B6 ballistic protection upgradeable to B7, the all-steel armoured v-shaped hull is designed to withstand a TM57 landmine under the hull or two under any wheel. The standard configuration can be easily adapted to various applications and by the addition of turret-mounted weaponry the vehicle can be effectively used as a combat vehicle. Using internationally available drive-line components for assured reliability as well as availability of parts.

The standard configuration and modular interior layout of the Springbuck can be readily adapted to various applications such as:

Armoured personnel carrier
Cash-in transit vehicle
Combat vehicle
Command vehicle
Riot control vehicle
Tactical patrol vehicle
Tactical fire-support vehicle
Tactical ambulance with stretcher

We offer our users a package of total life cycle support providing maintenance, repairs, logistics information, product support, training and field support.

Vehicle specifications:
Length: 5883mm
Width: 2363mm
Height: 2468mm
Wheel Base: 3562mm
Ground Clearance: 343mm (under axle)
Angle of Approach: 48?
Angle of Departure: 45?
Tare: 6800kg
Payload: 3200kg
GVM: 10000kg
Seating: 11 (driver + 10)
Top Speed: 115km/h+
Gradeability: 70% low range
Turning Circle: 15.3m (curb to curb)
Standard Tank Size: 140litres
Tank Range: ±600km
Tank Optional: 280litres / range ±1200km
Ballistic Protection: B6 upgradeable to B7
Mine Protection: 2 x TM57 (14kg TNT) or equivalent under any wheel
1 x TM57 mine (7kg TNT) or equivalent directly under hull
Engine Make: MWM
Engine Model: 6.10T
Engine Type: Diesel turbo-charged, 6-cylinder in line, water-cooled
Max Power: 146 kW @ 2600 RPM
Max Torque: 670 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Transmission Make: Allison
Transmission Type: Option 1: Allison 1000 5-speed automatic with lock-up / Option 2: Allison 545 4-speed automatic
Transfer Case Make: Rockwell 232
Transfer Case Type: 2-Speed
Steering System: Hydraulically assisted re-circulated ball
RHD/LHD: Left or right hand drive
Axles Make: Rockwell 3000
Suspension: Semi elliptic leaf springs with double acting telescopic, hydraulic shock absorbers
Service Brakes: Full pneumatic dual circuit
Emergency Brakes: Pneumatic spring brake
Rim Type: Solid pressed 20” Shallow disc
Tyres: 12,5 x 20
Transportability: 2 Units per C130 / 1 Unit per 6m container (small adaptation)