The new SAF Spider Light Strike Vehicle
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Does anyone here have any info about the Spider vehicle? Heard tat it got a hybrid diesel-electric drive system, any technical details about tat?
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hmm...i only know it's an Italy engine...4got the name...its a in-line 4 turbo diesel 2.8l engine...if it helps max power 130bhp@ 3800rpm, max torque 410Nm@1800rpm
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got diff with light strike??? so are we still using light strike or going to change to spider already??
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different, lsv uses peugeot france engine...the spider engine is supposed to be a little more powerful.Originally posted by I-like-flings(m):got diff with light strike??? so are we still using light strike or going to change to spider already??
currently, saf not changed to using spider as its actually a "made to order" model for another country
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made to order for which country?Originally posted by ah san:different, lsv uses peugeot france engine...the spider engine is supposed to be a little more powerful.
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hmm i dunno if i can say it yet...its an east asian country ...figure tat outOriginally posted by kingkhong79:made to order for which country?
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I dun think its italian.. let me guess.. its a Styer?Originally posted by ah san:hmm...i only know it's an Italy engine...4got the name...its a in-line 4 turbo diesel 2.8l engine...if it helps max power 130bhp@ 3800rpm, max torque 410Nm@1800rpm -
well, i can't be sure too as i was told bt the ST guy its an italy engineOriginally posted by siaokao:I dun think its italian.. let me guess.. its a Styer? -
The Phillippines? Brunei? Thailand? Taiwan? How many letters?Originally posted by ah san:hmm i dunno if i can say it yet...its an east asian country ...figure tat out -
EHhhhh post pictures lar .... wat spider light strike !?
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north.... malaysia... cannot be..Originally posted by ah san:hmm i dunno if i can say it yet...its an east asian country ...figure tat out
south... indo... cannot be...
west..... indo.... cannot be...
east.... brunei? philipines (i can't seem to spell it since i was a kid)? -
My guess will be philipines, brunei or taiwan.
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There is a possibility of Thialand also... But then...all wild guesses, until some offical announcements...hope soon.Originally posted by eurofighter:My guess will be philipines, brunei or taiwan. -
alamak! my mistake bros....got my bearings wrong sorry hu...its for a WEST asian country heehee sorry..
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So could it be India/Pakistan or even an arab/middle east country?
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West Asian? You mean India? Or do you really mean Middle East?Originally posted by ah san:alamak! my mistake bros....got my bearings wrong sorry hu...its for a WEST asian country heehee sorry..
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India or Pakistan should be consider south asia...Originally posted by eurofighter:So could it be India/Pakistan or even an arab/middle east country?
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Taiwan? How can be thailand or indonesia as previous post suggested? He said East Asian country right.?
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its india.
i read a post at CDF about india's upcoming arms purchases. they are buying lots of stuff from israel, US, russia and light strike vehicles from singapore. but they didnt specifically say its this new "spider LSV". -
i hav a pic of the LSV juz teach mi hw 2 post the pic... thts all i nid 2 noe... d pic is damn gd and clear i promise...
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Get your pic hosted somewhere online. Then click the Img button, paste your address and click the Img button again.
Altenatively, jus place your pic in a album and post the URL of the album here. -
[img]C:\My Documents\My Pictures\AA2004\P1010061.JPG
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Spider Light Strike Vehicle - The Ultimate Benchmark In Tactical Mobility
Singapore, 23 February 2004 - Singapore Technologies Kinetics (ST Kinetics) has unveiled a new design Light Strike Vehicle (LSV) named "Spider" at Asian Aerospace 2004 in Singapore.
The Spider LSV is differentiated from its predecessor by its six-seater capacity which gives potential users greater flexibility to deploy the vehicle for a wider range of operations. The new and improved design also offers a collapsible roll cage frame that readily allows two vehicles to be stacked for rapid air deployment, enhancing the efficiency of air transportability by allowing more LSVs to be transported in a single go. With this feature, it is now possible to accommodate six Spiders comfortably in a C130 aircraft.
Mobile
With a new 130-hp engine, ST Kinetics' Spider moves faster and performs better in a variety of terrain conditions. It is designed for unmatched performance in off-road conditions such as mountainous, cross-country or desert terrain. The Spider LSV has a four-wheel drive design with improved, independent suspensions for better shock absorption and crew comfort. It scales inclines of up to 60%, traverse side slopes of up to 50% and manoeuvre through dense vegetation with ease. Its low centre of gravity and top speed of 120 km/h makes it ideal in providing close fire support for infantry troops and special operations forces. As an added advantage, the Spider's environmentally friendly engine is certified up to Euro III emission standard.
Deployable
ST Kinetics' Spider has a light weight space frame that greatly improves its air portability. Its patented space frame allows for the vehicle to be internally carried by transport aircraft, while its versatile layout allows for a crew configuration that can accommodate up to 6 men. Its centre-drive design translates into more efficient utilisation of space and manpower on board, compared to conventional left or right hand drive models. Coupled with commonality in its "family of vehicles" concept, the Spider is an ideal basic building block for an air mechanized force of the future.
Multi role platform
ST Kinetics' Spider LSV offers a high payload to accommodate a wide range of weapon systems from heavy machine guns, grenade launchers and canons, to mini UAVs, sensor and surveillance systems. Its configurable roll cage system enables easy modification of the vehicle to suit a variety of missions that include attack, surveillance, reconnaissance, ambulance, emergency and combat support roles. Its "family of vehicles" concept enables commonality of parts for optimised logistics and maintenance support.
Crew safety and protection
For added safety, the Spider LSV is fitted with power-assisted brakes for better control over off-road terrain. It is built with a removable windscreen for protection against the elements of weather. As an added advantage, the Spider can also be easily fitted with capsulised armour for protection against small arms of up to 7.62mm.
Aside from a conventional power source, the Spider can also be fitted with a Motor Generator (MOGEN), a hybrid electric and motor unit. When operated on its electrical power, the MOGEN enables a vehicle to move in the silent (stealthy) mode thereby increasing the survivability of its crew operating in the frontline. The MOGEN can also provide back-up power as an auxillary power source.
Future developments
Future Spider LSV designs will incorporate a patent-pending retractable wheel system. In operations, this offers the Spider a lower centre of gravity for better stability and manoeuvrability at high speeds in off-road conditions. With the wheels fully retracted, the Spider takes on a more streamlined profile that allows it to be internally transported in narrow-body carriers such as the V22 Osprey aircraft.
It can also be readily configured for unmanned operations as an effort to protect troops who need to perform surveillance roles in the battlefront.