Country of origin |
United States |
Entered service |
2005 |
Configuration |
6x6 |
Cab seating |
1 + 1 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight (empty) |
13.4 t |
Payload capacity |
12.6 t |
Length |
8.7 m |
Width |
2.55
m |
Height |
3 m |
Mobility |
Engine |
Cummins ISM 400 diesel |
Engine power |
400 hp |
Maximum road speed |
110 km/h |
Range |
600 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
100% |
Side slope |
45% |
Vertical step |
0.6 m |
Trench |
1 m |
Fording |
1.25 m |
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The American
Truck Company (ATC) is an importer of the Czech Tatra trucks to the United States.
These trucks are being offered for military and other government
organizations. The Tatra trucks are rebadged and sold in the United
States under the ATC
brand. The Tatra T815 is being marketed under a straightforward ATC 6x6
name. Its Czech chassis designation is T815-6MWV27 26 298 6x6.1R.
The ATC 6x6 trucks have been exported to Israel. A
total of 302 trucks were delivered to Israel under United States
foreign military sales program. A contract was signed in 2004 and
deliveries began in 2005.
This truck
was purposely designed to operate over rough terrain. The ATC 6x6
uses unique Tatra's independent suspension on all wheels with
backbone tube frame and swinging half axles.
Each wheel moves up and
down independently.
Due to this unique suspension the truck can travel off-road at high
speeds with minimum vibrations.
Also the suspension
keeps the cargo in a stable position. This unique chassis has been
constantly developed and improved by Tatra for more than 80 years.
As a result the
ATC 6x6 tactical truck can carry heavy loads in forward areas.
Trucks
exported to Israel have a flatbed troop/cargo body. It has a payload
capacity of 12.6 t. It is fitted with drop sides and drop tailgate.
It can carry around 24 fully-equipped soldiers. The cargo area can be
covered with bows and canvas cover. Vehicle can be fitted with a
hydraulic material handling crane. Some of the Israeli ATC 6x6
trucks were fitted with this material handling crane. This military truck can tow
trailers and artillery pieces with a maximum weight of up to 25 t.
Water and fuel tanker versions, palletized loading system, container
carrier and other versions of this truck are available.
Most of the
trucks exported to Israel have a two-door day cab, that accommodates
driver and co-driver. However there were versions with double cabin
with four-doors.
The ATC 6x6
is fitted with American engine in pace of the Tatra's air-cooled
unit. This truck is powered by a Cummins ISM 400 turbocharged diesel
engine, developing 400 hp. it is mated to an automatic
electronically-controlled gearbox with 6 forward and 1 reverse
speeds. Maximum speed is electronically limited to 110 km/h. The
truck
is fitted with a central tyre inflation system, which increases
mobility over difficult terrain.
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