17 Jun 2012 | MOD, United Kingdom
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The first of the British Army's new Foxhound vehicles have arrived in Afghanistan. Foxhound is
at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology and provides unprecedented levels of
blast protection for its size and weight.
After being flown out from RAF Brize Norton in a C-17 aircraft, these patrol vehicles are currently
undergoing final testing in the dusty and hot conditions of the Helmand desert before being
deployed on operations later in the year.
Foxhound has been specifically designed and built in Britain to protect against the threats our
troops face in Afghanistan. However, this is an agile and versatile vehicle that will be a mainstay in
the Army for years to come.
Being lighter and smaller than other protected vehicles such as Mastiff and Ridgback, Foxhound
brings a whole new capability to the Army and is ideal for soldiers operating in mentoring and
partnering roles as it makes it easier for them to engage with Afghan National Security Forces and
the local Afghan population.
General Dynamics Land Systems: Force Protection Europe (GDLS:FPE), who produce Foxhound,
have worked with engineers from the World Rally Championship, McLaren F1, Ricardo and BMW to
incorporate Formula One racing technology so it has a top speed of 70mph (113km/h), but can
still protect against improvised explosive devices thanks to its v-shaped hull.
Other innovative design features mean that the Foxhound's engine can be removed and replaced
in just 30 minutes and it can drive away from an ambush on only three wheels.
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The first of the British Army's new Foxhound vehicles have arrived in Afghanistan. Foxhound is
at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology and provides unprecedented levels of
blast protection for its size and weight.
After being flown out from RAF Brize Norton in a C-17 aircraft, these patrol vehicles are currently
undergoing final testing in the dusty and hot conditions of the Helmand desert before being
deployed on operations later in the year.
Foxhound has been specifically designed and built in Britain to protect against the threats our
troops face in Afghanistan. However, this is an agile and versatile vehicle that will be a mainstay in
the Army for years to come.
Being lighter and smaller than other protected vehicles such as Mastiff and Ridgback, Foxhound
brings a whole new capability to the Army and is ideal for soldiers operating in mentoring and
partnering roles as it makes it easier for them to engage with Afghan National Security Forces and
the local Afghan population.
General Dynamics Land Systems: Force Protection Europe (GDLS:FPE), who produce Foxhound,
have worked with engineers from the World Rally Championship, McLaren F1, Ricardo and BMW to
incorporate Formula One racing technology so it has a top speed of 70mph (113km/h), but can
still protect against improvised explosive devices thanks to its v-shaped hull.
Other innovative design features mean that the Foxhound's engine can be removed and replaced
in just 30 minutes and it can drive away from an ambush on only three wheels.
