The Husky is a unique landmine detection vehicle that is blast survivable, overpass capable and field reparable.

This exceptional vehicle has been combat proven in conflict situations around the world since the early 1980s.
Ongoing operations in Afghanistan and Iraq have expanded the Huskys role beyond detecting and marking landmines to include the detection of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Explosive Formed Penetrators (EFPs) as well. The system, a commercial product suitable for use in harsh environments, facilitates fast and efficient route clearance creating safe passage for military and civilian personnel and vehicles. What makes the Husky unique, especially when compared to other mine detection systems is its ability to pass over pressure fused anti-vehicle landmines without detonating them. And in the event of a detonation, the components have been engineered in a unique modular configuration and will break apart in a predictable fashion. This facilitates fast in-field repairs, and any damage to the system can usually be repaired in the field increasing the uptime and system durability. The Vehicle Mounted Mine Detection (VMMD) system comprises two Husky vehicles. One will act as a Mine Detection Vehicle (MDV), while the second fulfils the role of a towing/mine detection vehicle (T/MDV). The T/MDV tows the set of three Duisendpoot Mine Detonation Trailers (MDTs). The system comes complete with one set of spare wheel modules, which includes tools and other parts grouped together in a towable kit known as a Redpack. In a classic route clearance operation the MDV sweeps the route ahead of the T/MDV towing the MDTs, travelling at between 15 and 50 km/h depending on the nature of the terrain. Integral detectors signal the presence of a landmine, IED or EFP as the vehicle drives over its location. Once a suspected target has been detected the MDV marks its location and moves forward to clear the way for the disposal team to investigate the source of the signal and clear the detected target. The T/MDV-MDT combination follows behind the MDV and acts as a proofing system. Targets unable to be detected by the vehicles sensors are exploded by the trailing MDT. The system clears a path 3 m wide. In the event that the MDT detonates a landmine, the trailers can be released pneumatically from the cab of the T/MDV, which then drives clear of the blast area to allow the back-up crews to check for other devices, and effect repairs to the damaged trailer. The VMMD systems in service worldwide have collectively been subjected to thousands of landmines, IED or EFP strikes. Having an operator in the loop provides a huge advantage during route clearance operations, as an experienced operator often identifies the location of explosive devices and merely uses the sensors at his disposal to confirm or refute the presence of these. With the increasing length of route clearance missions, and the fact that the vehicle is operated by a single occupant we indentified the need for a vehicle that can carry two occupants as this would allow the tasks to be split between a driver and an operator of the detection equipment. This maximizes the advantage of having humans in the vehicle.

Husky vehicles are no longer fitted merely with a simple metal detection system. More sophisticated high sensitivity low metal content detectors, and alternative sensors like Ground Penetrating Radar have now been operationalized and are being fitted to the vehicles along with other devices such as the cyclone blower and robotic arms.
Side windows angled outward reducing glare and reflections thereby enhancing visibility. Large wipers and washers on all windows. Windscreens used as side windows maximizing visibility to the sides. Consolidation of pneumatics behind cab on sub-frame with door access. Footwell is full width of hull and raised 40 mm minimizing impact of reduced access through the transmission access door. This has prompted a natural evolution with the design a two (2) operator derivative of the current MK III Husky. The two operator vehicle will be known as Husky 2G (second generation) having the same protection, survivability, frangibility, repairability and similar mobility characteristics of the Husky. The Husky 2G is now available commercially worldwide. The majority of features of the current MK III vehicle as well as the major sub-systems and components, as well as the containerised packing system have been retained. The following are retained from the MK III Husky: Front and rear modules, drive train (engine, transmission, transfer case and drive shafts) ensuring current 4 wheel steering capability and turning circle. Lower hull length and V angle Grilles and engine and transmission access doors Fuel system The major change is the increase in cab area with the following changes: Reduction in the cross sectional area of the cab. Solid 6 mm Armox wall behind crew from one side to the other incorporates rails for mounting back rests. Bolt on ceramic tile armor. Cut out in side plate from rear of seat to firewall at floor level (not footwell level). Windscreen plate is more vertical increasing space and improving visibility. Two side windows used as windscreens improving the forward facing area. Roof accommodates smaller hatch with lighter load. Windscreen fixing provides quick release emergency escape route. Electrical control panel no longer situated on left side and dashboard incorporates gauges presently on the window pillar. Air conditioning system and AFES modified and upgraded in the cab. Dimensions of the cab will generally be as follows: Width at seat level Width at shoulder level Width at roof level Seat back to instrument panel is still Seat front to pedals is still Volume of single cab
(excluding pneumatics)

950 mm 1 200 mm 1 400 mm 750 mm 700 mm 800 liters

(approx)

Volume of double cab

1 300 liters
(approx)

It is presently estimated that the mass of the vehicle will increase by 400 kg.

Detection System Developments

Remote Search Head Lifting Mechanism The height of the search heads on the current production vehicles can only be adjusted outside the vehicle and requires two people to do this task. Operators are faced with a compromise of sensitivity versus terrain manoeuvrability, which needs to be determined before embarking on a mission. The newly developed Search Head Lifting Mechanism allows the operator to adjust the height of the search heads from inside the cab. Electric actuators control the tilt and lift, and the operator can select four heights, ranging from 450 mm to 150 mm above the ground. The modular design of the system facilitates simple implementation on vehicles, and existing vehicles can easily be upgraded. Visual Pin-Point Indicator (VPPI) & Inclinometer The core function of the VPPI System is to visually display the density of metal that the PI control box detects on each side of the vehicle. This is to assist the operator in visually confirming the stereo signal received through the headset. The number of LEDs that illuminate increases as larger targets are encountered, The secondary function of displaying the Pitch and Roll of the vehicle was added to be able to utilise the space that was previously occupied by the Inclinometer. Hi-Sense Pulse Induction Metal Detection System Operators in the field are faced with constant change of the threat, typically with reduced metal and deeper targets. The standard Vehicle Mounted Mine Detection (VMMD) system was designed to detect large metal cased mines predominantly. The objective of the Hi-Sense System was to improve the sensitivity to be able to detect small metal targets or deeply buried metal targets. This was achieved by inducing more energy into the terrain and improving on the signal-to-noise ratio of the reflected wave. The most up-to-date technology was implemented in the Search Head and the PI control box. The digital filtering was improved, enabling the system to be used more effectively with the alternator on. The speed of the vehicle was used to improve the size discrimination in the LOC1 mode. The overall performance of the new Hi-Sense System is approximately 30% more effective than the current Pulse Induction System. Improved sensitivity by increasing the electro-magnetic field strength Improved LOC1 size discrimination with vehicle speed input LOC1 double target recognition Improved alternator noise immunity No test coil improves signal to noise ratio (SNR)
Old Analogue System IVMMD MKI Target Hi Med Low Small 150 Medium 300 200 Large 450 400 350 Current DSP System VMMD MKII & MKIII Small 180 Medium 350 250 150 Large 450 400 350 New HI-SENSE DSP System Small 230 200 Medium 450 350 200 Large 650 500 400

Visual Training Aid The Visual Training Aid was designed to display the status of the PI control system on the outside of the vehicle. The system is usually mounted on the rear of the vehicle and has three LED lights a green that indicates the Ready Status and a left and right red LED that indicate a trigger. Units are also fitted with a speaker that varies in frequency when metal content increases providing audio confirmation of the detection.
Medium Target (350 mm) Speed km/h Hi Med Lo Current DSP System VMMD MKII & MKIII 8 X 16 X X 24 X X 8 New HI-SENSE DSP System 16 24

The marking nozzles have also been integrated into the detector heads thereby simplifying the maintenance and increasing the reliability of the marking system.

Tire Developments
New Overpass Tire Due to the increased mass of the vehicle and a desire to retain the overpass characteristics, a new 550 mm wide overpass tire has been developed that allows us to achieve 12.5 psi mean ground pressure, with an increased wheel load.

Husky 450/80 R20 overpass tire footprint at 0.6 bar - 9 psi

New MDT Tire RSD conducted tests on two different tires at the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) that could replace the existing MDT tires.

385/65 R22.5 radial tire footprint at 3 bar - 44 psi

Initial tests indicate that a 385/65 R22.5 radial tire inflated to 3 to 3.5 bar/ 44 to 51 psi exerts consistent increased pressure over the 3 m wide proofing path, thereby ensuring no pressure fused mines can be missed by the MDT.

Vehicle Specifications
Dimensions Length Width Height To Top of Roof Closed To Top of Roof Open Wheel Base Ground Clearance Under Hull Under Axle Differential (Search heads raised) Tow Pintle Height Angle of Approach Angle of Departure Side Slope Mass Kerb Mass (Including fuel and lubricants) Operating Weight Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Crew Driver/Operator Protection Levels Blast Protection IED Protection Ballistic Protection STANAG 4059 (level 3), AEP 55 Spec 50 kg at 5 meters 9 mm ceramic tiles glued to 6 mm ARMOX 500T hull Interior spall liners (optional extra) 96 mm armored glass (white or green) STANAG 4059 (level 3), AEP 55 Spec 50 kg at 5 meters 9 mm ceramic tiles bolted to 6 mm ARMOX 500T hull Interior spall liners (optional extra) 96 mm armored glass (white or green) Single occupant Driver and Operator 8 350 kg 8 700 kg 30 800 kg (including MDT's) 8 800 kg 9 200 kg 12 000 kg (no MDT's) 590 mm 360 mm 925 mm 50 43 22 590 mm 415 mm 925 mm 50 43 18 3 142 mm 3 540 mm 5 230 mm 3 217 mm 3 558 mm 5 230 mm Husky MKIII 7 340 mm 2 530 mm Husky 2G 7 340 mm 2 530 mm

Performance (Using JP-8 Fuel) Maximum Road Speed 0% Grade 20% Grade 60% Grade 70% Grade Maximum Detection Speed Maximum Speed Pulling MDT's Acceleration 0 - 50 km/h 0% Grade 0 - 15 km/h 0% Grade Turning Circle (Kerb to kerb including MDT's) Range Hours (Continuous) Distance (Husky) Distance (With MDT's) Fuel Tank Engine Make Maximum Power (DIN) Maximum Torque (DIN) Displacement Aspiration Electrical System 24V system with resettable circuit breakers. 150 A Niehoff Alternator US Mil Spec black out lighting and drive lights Instrumentation to SAEJ1709 (data bus driver) Braking System Service Brakes Park Brakes Full air Spring applied Full air Spring applied 24V system with resettable circuit breakers. 150 A Niehoff Alternator US Mil Spec black out lighting and drive lights Instrumentation to SAEJ1709 (data bus driver) Mercedes Benz OM 906 LA 150 kW @ 2 200 rpm 750 Nm @ 1 250 rpm 6.4 liters Turbo-charged intercooled Mercedes Benz OM 906 LA 150 kW @ 2 200 rpm 750 Nm @ 1 250 rpm 6.4 liters Turbo-charged intercooled Limited by operator fatigue 800 km 500 km 150 liters Limited by driver and operator fatigue 750 km n/a 150 liters 16 seconds (37.2 with MDT's) 1.8 seconds (4.8 with MDT's) 18 meters 22.9 seconds (no MDT's) 2.2 seconds (no MDT's) 18 meters 72 km/h (governed) 5 km/h (pulling MDT's) 7.0 km/h 5.3 km/h 50 km/h 15 km/h 72 km/h (governed) 95 km/h (ungoverned) 17 km/h 5.0 km/h 3.8 km/h 50 km/h n/a

Suspension Springs Shock Absorbers Wheels and Tires Rim Tire Overpass Tire Size Operating (Detecting) Tire Pressure Off Road (Sand) Tire Pressure On Road (Tar) Tire Pressure Road Tire Size Operating Pressure Both Fitting With Bead Spacers CTIS System To Adjust Pressure For Cab Axle Make Type Ratio Transmission Make Type Transfer Transmission Make Type Ration Steering System

Husky MKIII Semi elliptic leaf springs (11 blade) Hydraulic, double acting telescopic

Husky 2G Semi elliptic leaf springs (13 blade) Hydraulic, double acting telescopic

20" x 10" steel split rim 450/80 R20 (standard fitment) 60 kPa 100 kPa 200 kPa 14.00 R20 (optional extra) 280 kPa Yes Yes

20" x 16" steel split rim 550/70 R20 (optional extra) 60 kPa 100 kPa 200 kPa 14.00 R20 (standard fitment) 280 kPa Yes Yes

Axletech 4000 Series Planetary with selectable diff lock and full CTIS 8:1

Axletech 4000 Series Planetary with selectable diff lock and full CTIS 8:1

Allison 2500 SP 5 speed automatic (5 forward, 1 reverse)

Allison 2500 SP 5 speed automatic (5 forward, 1 reverse)

KHD-Z65 2 speed gear drive 1.03 high, 2.15 low

KHD-Z65 2 speed gear drive 1.03 high, 2.15 low

Full power steering (hydraulically assisted) Unique mechanical Four Wheel Steer system Environmental Performance Maximum Operator Temperature Minimum Operator Temperature Air conditioner 56 C -32 C 12 000 BTU/hr 3.5 kW cooling (+40C to +20C in 5 minutes) (-20C to +10C in 15 minutes) Detection System Type Coil Mode Test Coil Antennae Height Adjustment Special Features Automatic fire extinguisher systems in cabin and engine compartments Fitted for but not with remotely operated US Army Singars radio Unique mechanical Four Wheel Steer Fitted for but not with ESP armor VMMDS (DSP) Dual Magnetic Pulse Induction Yes Mechanical/External

Full power steering (hydraulically assisted) Unique mechanical Four Wheel Steer system

56 C -32 C 20 000 BTU/hr 6.0 kW cooling (+40C to +20C in 8 minutes) (-20C to +10C in 15 minutes)

VMMDS (HS-DSP) Dual Magnetic Pulse Induction (HI-SENSE) Yes Electrical/Adjustable by operator from inside cab

Automatic fire extinguisher systems in cabin and engine compartments Fitted for but not with remotely operated US Army Singars radio Unique mechanical Four Wheel Steer High capacity window washers, wipers and downward angled windows

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