Vehicle, Heavy Logistics Wheeled

The Heavy Logistics Vehicle Wheeled (HLVW) and its variants are in service with the Canadian Armed Forces. It was produced by Canadian Urban Transportation Development Corporation company as the UTDC 24M32. It is a license-produced Austrian Steyr 1491 Percheron; however, it has a number of Canadian modifications. The HLVW entered service in 1990 after a protracted selection process. Over 1200 of these military trucks were built. During their service life these trucks made their name for durability.

Vehicle, Heavy Logistics Wheeled - image1This vehicle is used to support a wide variety of missions. It has a payload capacity of 10 to 16 tonnes, depending on the variant. It can also tow a trailer with a maximum load of 15t. The HLVW can tow 35 mm anti-aircraft guns, both carrying crew and ammunition.

This truck can be fitted with extensive add-on armor protection. A number of these vehicles were used during peacekeeping missions.

The HLVW truck is powered by a Steyr turbocharged diesel engine, developing 310 hp. The vehicle can operate in 6×6 and 6×4 drive, making it more suitable for both highway and field use. It is fitted with cold weather starting equipment, which allows starting at -40°C.

Variants of the HLVW include cargo carriers, wrecker, tractors, bridge transporter, mobile repair shop, refuelers and water tanker, palletized load system, drone launcher and recovery vehicle.

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