FAUN Trackway introduces HGMS-IV
FAUN Trackway has launched a new version of its Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS) at DSEI, called the HGMS Independent Variant (HGMS-IV).
The new system includes a stand-alone power supply, enabling 30m of Trackway to be deployed and recovered without requiring power from an additional transportation vehicle. This removes the need for users to invest in a bespoke chassis.
The system consists of Military Load Classification (MLC) 70 aluminium Trackway, which can support wheeled or tracked vehicles weighing up to 70 tonnes as a ground-surfacing matting.
The system is designed to prevent vehicles from getting bogged down in difficult terrain such as sand, snow and marshland; and can also be used as a bridging egress to ensure banks are protected from erosion from heavy traffic.
The company has also released a new suite of Computer Based Training (CBT) programmes consisting of simulated and animated content that enables armed forces to remotely train personnel on the theoretical content of operating Faun Trackway systems anywhere in the world.
Chris Kendall, CEO, FAUN Trackway, said: ‘Our constant strive for engineering excellence drives us to deliver innovative systems that truly meet the needs of modern armed forces. These latest systems will allow organisations to reinforce their capabilities – whether it’s through the HGMS-IV providing quick and easy access for vehicles in disaster relief situations, or CBT allowing countries to upskill multiple users on theoretical content at the individual’s own pace.’
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