KADDB 4x4 Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (LTATV)

The KADDB 4x4 Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (LTATV) has been designed and developed initially to meet a specific capability requirement of the Jordanian armed forces – although it will be marketed for the global defence market and a number of agencies worldwide have already expressed strong interest.  The platform is designed to be customised for use as a tactical vehicle for agile forces requiring fast response and rapid deployment capability.  It provides all-terrain transport for two to four special operations soldiers or infantry – and can be used also as a logistics vehicle.  The LTATV can be deployed by land, sea or air and is portable within C130 and a range of rotorcraft.

The initial vehicle is powered by a liquid-cooled, diesel engine, delivering selectable 2- or 4-wheel-drive, via a constant velocity transmission (CVT) driveline.  The unit has a 60 kph top speed, an approach/departure angle of around 60° and 60% gradeability.

The platform is designed around a rigid tubular steel chassis and includes a two passenger roll cage, tubular steel bumpers and lifting rings.  Wheelbase is 2 metres with almost 300mm of ground clearance and a payload of 250 kilograms.  Dry weight comes in at just 850 kilos and towing capability of 750 kilos.  The unit carries enough fuel for a 250 kilometre range operating at low speed and maximum torque.

Group Managing Director, Bryan Findlay says, “This project is the first fruits of our now established partnership with KADDB and demonstrates Creation’s role as preferred partner and advisory engineering consultants to international OEM’s.  We will continue to develop relationships where engineering consultancy and technology transfer offer real opportunity for international cooperation and OEM export market growth.