Supacat ATMP
The Supacat All Terrain Mobility Platform (ATMP) in use by 16 Air Assault Brigade forces, including the Parachute Regiment.
The ATMP is a permanent 6-wheel drive, diesel-powered troop carrier. It can carry 2 crew and up to 8 troops. The ATMP is steered by a handlebar device. The ATMP offers excellent off-road capability. A hollow aluminium-clad frame allows the ATMP to float on water.
ATMPs can be configured for different roles:
- basic troop transport
- with roll bars and weapons mounts fitted the ATMP can act as a mobile fire support base
- fork lift pallet trailer
- aviation fuel tanker
- casualty evacuation - with the addition of stretchers
Members of 1 PARA travel on Supacat ATMPs on the road to Pristina, Kosovo, 1999.
Image by Kevin Capon | © UK MOD / Crown Copyright 1999
Used under Open Government Licence
Used under Open Government Licence
Supacat ATMP Specifications
| Engine | VW ADE 1.9 turbo charged diesel
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| Transmission | 4 forward and 1 reverse ratio automatic gearbox | ||||||
| Maximum speed | 64 kph on road | ||||||
| Weight | 2000 kg laden | ||||||
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RESOURCES:
+ Supacat Military Products
(manufacturer's website)
(manufacturer's website)
