Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd
6.3 Transportability Page 8 of 77 This category of tests is used to assess the factors effecting the transport of the equipment. 6.3.1 Test A1 General Dimensions (Data sheet A1/1) 6.3.1.1 Description 6.3.1.2 Results: The vehicle was parked on solid flat level ground and the following dimension were obtained: • The overall length, width and height of the main body. • The wheelbase of the main body and trailer. Figure 6-1; Plan view of Aardvark Test Measurement Result Principle Dimensions Overall Length of vehicle 8.000m Overall width of vehicle 3.505m Overall Height:- Top of Air Intake 3.460m Air Transportable 2.579m 6.3.1.3 Comments & Observations Table 6-2; Principle Dimensions Transportability: The machine was capable of being driven onto and off a low loader transporter and it can be made air-portable with the removal of the air filter and flail arm. DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2
Figure 6-2; Measuring the height of Aardvark DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2 Page 9 of 77
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6.3 Transportability<br />
Page 8 <strong>of</strong> 77<br />
This category <strong>of</strong> tests is used to assess the factors effecting the transport <strong>of</strong> the<br />
equipment.<br />
6.3.1 Test A1 General Dimensions (Data sheet A1/1)<br />
6.3.1.1 Description<br />
6.3.1.2 Results:<br />
The vehicle was parked on solid flat level ground and the following dimension were<br />
obtained:<br />
• The overall length, width and height <strong>of</strong> the main body.<br />
• The wheelbase <strong>of</strong> the main body and trailer.<br />
Figure 6-1; Plan view <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aardvark</strong><br />
Test Measurement Result<br />
Principle Dimensions Overall Length <strong>of</strong> vehicle 8.000m<br />
Overall width <strong>of</strong> vehicle 3.505m<br />
Overall Height:- Top <strong>of</strong> Air Intake 3.460m<br />
Air Transportable 2.579m<br />
6.3.1.3 Comments & Observations<br />
Table 6-2; Principle Dimensions<br />
Transportability: The machine was capable <strong>of</strong> being driven onto and <strong>of</strong>f a low loader<br />
transporter and it can be made air-portable with the removal <strong>of</strong> the air filter and flail arm.<br />
DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2