New Dutch ambulance can have a beating

New Dutch ambulance can have a beating

Posted on 25-06-2014 at 16:12 by MrBrown – 15 Comments”

De nieuwe Boxer ambulance
The Dutch army has new ambulances in service. A very strong and expensive copies.

52 new ambulance Boxers
The new ambulances will carry the name ‘Boxer’ and replace the old YPR-armoured vehicles from the 80’s, which up to now gewondentransport were used. Today, the military has the first three ambulances received. Until 2018, the army-garage slowly filled until there are 52 copies in use. In addition, a total of 148 Boxers be used for other purposes. The chassis and the driving part of all Boxers is the same, a so-called mission module determines whether or not the Boxer, an ambulance, cargo, command post or trainingsvoertuig.

720 hp
The Boxer ambulance is a lot faster, safer and more comfortable than its predecessor. With its 720 hp and 2,700 Nm strong diesel engine, linked to a 7-speed automatic is the Boxer, despite its weight of 35 tons capable of a top speed of 103 km/h. Great, because this keeps the ambulance, not in front of the other vehicles of the army. A large fuel tank guarantees a maximum range of 500 km.

8-wheel drive
Also the most rugged terrain is no problem for the Boxer. Thanks to 8-wheel drive (!) it is with the device walls up to 80 cm in height and holes up to 2 metres wide to overcome. Already we wonder how comfortable that is, if you are with a broken neck in the back. The Boxer has a turning circle of 21 metres and can handle inclines of up to 60% effort.

Roadside bombs and mitrailleurkogels
On board the Boxer is room for 9 men, of which up to 3 reclining patients. All the modern medical equipment is present. The tin beast protects its occupant (or inset) thanks to its extra sturdy floor construction and armor against roadside bombs and .50 mitrailleurkogels.

800 million euro
The immense device has been developed in cooperation with our eastern neighbours. The development and the purchase cost the Netherlands a total of € 800 million to belastingscenten. The unit price is 1.2 to 2 million euros, but the army will be well spent.

A video of the Boxer is to check your on Autojunk.nl.


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