Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd

Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd Evaluation of Aardvark Mk IV Flail - gichd

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6.4 Handling & Mobility Page 14 of 77 This category is concerned with the manoeuvrability and speed of the machine. 6.4.1 Turning Circle (A2/1) 6.4.1.1 Description: 6.4.1.2 Results: Aardvark was required to turn in as smaller radius as was possible both anti-clockwise and clockwise, and in the forward and reverse direction. (For a definition of front and rear of Aardvark see figure 3.1) 6.4.1.3 Comments & Observations Direction Average Diameter (metres) Forward Left Hand Lock 10.68 Reverse Left Hand Lock 10.37 Forward Right Hand Lock 11.40 Reverse Right Hand Lock 10.68 Table 6-5; Turning Circle in forward and Reverse Aardvark performed adequately on the gravel area set aside for this exercise. Figure 6-5; Aardvark on the gravel used for a Turning Circle DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2

Figure 6-6; Turning Circle DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2 Page 15 of 77

6.4 Handling & Mobility<br />

Page 14 <strong>of</strong> 77<br />

This category is concerned with the manoeuvrability and speed <strong>of</strong> the machine.<br />

6.4.1 Turning Circle (A2/1)<br />

6.4.1.1 Description:<br />

6.4.1.2 Results:<br />

<strong>Aardvark</strong> was required to turn in as smaller radius as was possible both anti-clockwise<br />

and clockwise, and in the forward and reverse direction. (For a definition <strong>of</strong> front and rear<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Aardvark</strong> see figure 3.1)<br />

6.4.1.3 Comments & Observations<br />

Direction Average Diameter<br />

(metres)<br />

Forward Left Hand Lock 10.68<br />

Reverse Left Hand Lock 10.37<br />

Forward Right Hand Lock 11.40<br />

Reverse Right Hand Lock 10.68<br />

Table 6-5; Turning Circle in forward and Reverse<br />

<strong>Aardvark</strong> performed adequately on the gravel area set aside for this exercise.<br />

Figure 6-5; <strong>Aardvark</strong> on the gravel used for a Turning Circle<br />

DERA/LWS/LSAA/TRD000603/1.2

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