Country of origin |
United Kingdom |
Entered service |
? |
Crew |
1 + 3 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight (loaded) |
25.3 t |
Length |
9 m |
Width |
2.48
m |
Height |
3.35 m |
Performance |
Lifting capacity |
12.5 t |
Winch capacity |
25 t |
Towed load |
? |
Mobility |
Engine |
Perkins Eagle 290 diesel |
Engine power |
290 hp |
Maximum road speed |
97 km/h |
Range |
500 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
33% |
Side slope |
30% |
Vertical step |
~ 0.5 m |
Trench |
~ 0.5 m |
Fording |
1.2 m |
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A total of
333 Foden recovery vehicles were delivered to the British Army. Last
vehicles were delivered in 2002. However production of all Foden
trucks ceased in 2006. In 2007 a total of 332 Foden recovery
vehicles remained in service with the British Army. Since 2008 all
Foden recovery vehicles were replaced by a new recovery
vehicle based on the 8x8
MAN SX45.
This
recovery vehicle shares many components with the Foden 6x6 artillery
tractor, that has now also been phased out of service.
The Foden
recovery vehicle was primarily used to support a fleet of wheeled
logistic vehicles. It can recover damaged, immobilized, swamped,
stuck, or overturned vehicles.
This
recovery vehicle is fitted with a hydraulically operated winch/crane
in conjunction with outriggers to lift and recover as required. This
unit could recover all of the British Army vehicles, including
tracked, with a maximum weight of up to 30 000 kg.
A slewing
crane could be used for various lifting tasks in addition to
suspended tows during recovery. It has a maximum lift capacity of
12.5 t at 2.5 m and 5.8 t capacity at 7.7 m. Two outriggers are
lowered to the ground on each side for vehicle stability during
craning and winching operations.
All recovery
and lifting operations can be controlled remotely from the vehicle
using a special console with a 30 m of cable.
Vehicle can
also tow associated recovery trailer. Damaged and disabled vehicles
can be transporter on this trailer.
The cab
accommodates driver and up to three passengers. The rear seats can
be transformed into a sleeper bunk for two. The cab is made of
glass-reinforces plastic that is non-corrosive and fire-retardant.
There is an observation hatch in the roof with a machine gun mount.
For service in Iraq cabs of some of the vehicles were fitted with an
armor kit.
The Foden
recovery vehicle is powered by a Perkins Eagle 290 turbocharged
diesel engine, developing 290 hp. Vehicle has a 6x6 configuration.
There is a front-mounted 10 t capacity self-recovery winch.
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