British vehicle manufacturer Supacat has introduced its newest innovation: a low-cost medium utility vehicle (MUV) with a 3.5-ton payload capacity.
Unveiled at Land Forces 2024 in Australia, the 6×6 military vehicle is designed to bridge the gap between the company’s Jackal 3 and the All-Terrain Mobile Platform (ATMP).
It reportedly offers exceptional mobility and flexibility to support off-road and littoral operations.
In addition, the MUV integrates commercial-off-the-shelf automotive components to keep costs down for future military customers.
The vehicle, which also comes in a 4×4 variant, has a gross weight of 6.5 tons, including the 3.5-ton payload capacity.
Future-Proof
While specifics were not disclosed, Supacat stated that its MUV is equipped with advanced defense technology solutions to ensure adaptability and versatility.
It can be easily upgraded to incorporate emerging technologies and modern mission systems.
“The MUV continues the inheritance of Supacat products by combining high mobility and high payload with liberating modularity,” company official Matt Grech said.
Although originally intended for regional markets in the Asia-Pacific region, Supacat noted that the utility vehicle could also find applications in Europe.
“We believe the MUV will find favor with regional forces seeking to maximize capability while being able to support the product locally from existing resources and infrastructure,” Grech concluded.
