Mobius Protection Systems (PS), is a designer, engineer and manufacturer of survivability products – from crash and blast protection in combat vehicles and aircraft to car safety products in vehicles.
The company’s products implement innovative and unique, patent pending energy absorption techniques facilitating flexible and simple safety and survivability solutions assuring flawless performance under the most demanding conditions.
The patent pending Energy Absorption (EA) technology was developed by Mobius PS team of expert engineers, having the insight, knowledge and operational experience in designing and developing blast protected combat platforms and shock absorbing systems. Many of the company’s expert engineers are veterans of Israel’s Defense Forces Merkava tank program.
The unique EA technology developed by Mobius PS is integrated in various blast protection mechanisms employed in modern military vehicles, designed to protect soldiers from mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). The technology developed by Mobius PS rapidly dissipates the energies experience by the vehicle in multi-hit scenarios. Unlike other EA techniques relying on complex assemblies, suspensions rigs or moving parts, susceptible to degradation by environmental conditions and corrosion, the AE developed by Mobius PS protects from IEDs mines without compromising on performance, safety, ergonomics and user comfort.
Mobius Protection Systems’ product lines includes the following systems:
Sherpa Light from Renault Trucks Defense, displaying at the dynamic demonstration at Eurosatory 2010. Photo: Noam Eshel
At the 2010 Eurosatory Renault Trucks Defense introduced the refined ‘Sherpa Light‘ family of tactical vehicles, featuring the 13.3 ton, 4×4 transport vehicle designed specifically to support special missions. Carrying five soldiers and up to 2.6 tons of cargo, the new Sherpa provides high mobility light forces, traversing all types of terrain with sufficient payload capacity to support paratroops, marines and light infantry on extended missions. The vehicle is transportable by C-130 and A400M transport aircrafts. The platform is based on the Sherpa 2 introduced two years ago at Eurosatory 2008. Our video coverage will be posted soon…
Two HDT M2 diesel motorcycles displaying their offroad mobility at Eurosatory 2010. Photo: Noam Eshel
At the dynamic demonstration at the recent Eurosatory 2010 exhibition in Paris, France the U.S. company HDT displayed new diesel powered M2 cross motorcycle and U1 tactical four-wheeled ’quad’ tactical support all-terrain vehicle, both vehicles are designed for special ops. Both M2 and U1 are powered by a single-cylinder engine – the MAC-C1 advanced multiple heavy fuel engine consuming almost any type of liquid carbon fuel. According to HDT, the development of the 760 cc M1030-M2 engine and motorcycle was purpose-built for military applications. The M2 has a maximum speed of 152km/h and a range of 653km at 90km/h.
The MAC-C1 Quad ATV demonstrating off-road mobility at Eurosatory 2010. Photo: Noam Eshel
The U1 comes in a two and four seat configuration. The two-seat version is the support vehicle, accommodating two soldiers and ample room to carry equipment on a rear flat cargo bed. Both all-terrain quad vehicles have a 1,340 cc engine with a continuously variable, belt drive transmission running two or four-wheel drive. Both variants have a rollover cage, but on the tactical vehicle there is a quick exit for the rear-facing seats.
Our video coverage will follow soon, stay tuned…
Quad and M2 diesel motorcycles at the dynamic demonstration - Eurosatory 2010. Photo: Noam Eshel
The PLS Truck and trailer can haul a demountable flatrack or ISO container while climbing a 60% grade at full payload. Each flatrack secures as many as 10 supply pallets with a 16 ton capacity. Photo: Oshkosh defense
On June 29th, 2010 Oshkosh Defense has been awarded three contracts by the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC), valued over US$0.7 billion for the supply of several Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) variants of 1,274 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT A4).
Oshkosh will also deliver 621 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) trucks and 43 trailers. Photo: Oshkosh Defense
In addition, the company will deliver over 900 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) trucks plus add-on armor kits and trailers. The award also includes the refurbishment of existing heavy transporters, including 452 HEMTTs and 98 Palletized Load Systems (PLS) trailers. Deliveries are expected before October 2012.
Through the remanufacturing and recapitalization program the heavily used trucks are returned to the manufacturer, stripped to their frame rails, completely rebuilt to 'like-new' condition and upgraded to the new A4 configuration. Photo: Oshkosh Defense
Through the remanufacturing and recapitalization program developed by Oshkosh defense the heavily used trucks are returned to the manufacturer, stripped to their frame rails, completely rebuilt to ‘like-new’ condition and upgraded to the new A4 configuration. Through this process HEMTT vehicles get a more powerful drivetrain; improved suspension; a fully air-conditioned and armor-ready cab; plus structural changes and attachments enabling efficient replacement and upgrade of armor panels in the field. Recapitalized vehicles are reset to zero miles and zero hours, and offer a significant cost savings compared to new vehicles.
A first view of the Boxer Infantry Fighting Vehicle, seen on the KMW exhibit at Eurosatory 2010. Photo: Noam Eshel
At Eurosatory 2010 KMW displayed the new infantry fighting vehicle version of the Boxer, equipped with the Lance remote controlled turret (RCT) mounting the Mk44 Bushmaster 30mm automatic cannon, and the FLW200 Independent Commander Weapon System (ICWS) mounting a 7.62 machine gun. The turret can be augmented with externally mounted Anti-Tank Guided Missiles such as the Rafael Spike, carried by the Puma.
The Boxer's Remote Controlled Turret (RCT) mounting the Bushmaster Mk44 30mm gun. Photo: Noam Eshel
Another version recently introduced is the combat repair vehicle, a new configuration responding to requirementf from Afghanistan. This vehicle is equipped to safely carry a technical team of two operators into a hot battle zone, conducting emergency repairs in the field. The vehicle is operated by two additional crew members – a driver and vehicle commander.
A first view of the Boxer Infantry Fighting Vehicle, seen on the KMW exhibit at Eurosatory 2010. Photo: Noam Eshel
At Eurosatory 2010 KMW displayed the new infantry fighting vehicle version of the Boxer, equipped with the Lance remote controlled turret (RCT) mounting the Mk44 Bushmaster 30mm automatic cannon, and the FLW200 Independent Commander Weapon System (ICWS) mounting a 7.62 machine gun. The turret can be augmented with externally mounted Anti-Tank Guided Missiles such as the Rafael Spike, carried by the Puma.
The Boxer's Remote Controlled Turret (RCT) mounting the Bushmaster Mk44 30mm gun. Photo: Noam Eshel
Another version recently introduced is the combat repair vehicle, a new configuration responding to requirementf from Afghanistan. This vehicle is equipped to safely carry a technical team of two operators into a hot battle zone, conducting emergency repairs in the field. The vehicle is operated by two additional crew members – a driver and vehicle commander.
Scania has acquired 30 percent of the stocks in Laxå Special Vehicles, a company Scania has been cooperating with for adapting adapting cabs and chassis for special-purpose vehicles. Such vehicles traditionally serve in heavy-haulage and fire engines. In recent years, truck platforms have been increasingly used for armored vehicles. According to Martin Lundstedt, Executive Vice President and head of Franchise and Factory Sales at Scania, special purpose vehicle conversion is of “strategic importance to our effort of increasing global sales of special-purpose vehicles”. For many years, Scania has been Laxå’s single largest customer. Laxå Special Vehicles today has 75 employees. Among other things, Laxå Special Vehicles is responsible for preparing the Scania CrewCab for serial production on Scania’s assembly line for trucks in Södertälje.
