Engineering:Land Rover Defender 130CC-R(hino)
| Project Rhino | |
|---|---|
 Field testing | |
| Type | 4-wheeled |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Frontline Services / RALLYEWERK |
| Designed | 2006 - 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Joint Venture |
| Produced | 2010 |
| Variants | 110SW-R (currently build) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2,800 kg |
| Length | 5,240 mm |
| Width | 1,960 mm |
| Height | 2,160 mm |
| Crew | 4 |
| Armour | optional |
| Engine | Ford Puma (modified) 162 bhp |
| Payload capacity | 1,200 kg |
| Transmission | Ashcroft Transmissions |
| Suspension | rated to 4,500 kg |
| Ground clearance | 380 mm (differential housing) |
| Fuel capacity | 320 l |
Operational range | On-Road 3,000 km Off-Road 2,100 km |
| Speed | Forward Road: 120 km/h Off road: 120 km/h Reverse: |
Steering system | hydraulic assisted |
The Land Rover Defender 130CC-R(hino) (LR 130CC-R) is a joint venture project to develop new highly mobile off-road vehicles.
The long range expedition and press support vehicle
Since its first presentation at the Bad Kissingen “Abenteur & Allrad” show in June 2010, and at the LRO Show[1] in Billing (July 2010) the field test of the LR 130CC-R is commencing while new developments and prototypes are installed, tested and evaluated on this platform.
The current vehicle is prepared to function as press support car offering a mobile work environment for 2 journalists and a passenger. The latter configuration allows two passengers to comfortably work on their computers while on the move.
Depending on mission requirements a mobile satellite unit can be installed, too.
All of these installations match current requirements for command vehicles.
With its operation range and multiple sources of electric power the 130CC-R is not only highly autonomous but can also provide assistance to other vehicles without compromising its own operation.
Project Rhino
In particular, the Land Rover Defender was not designed to be an armored combat and scout vehicle but has been employed as one, whereas the Rhino will be designed from the ground up for this role adding unsurpassed offroad capabilities and an unmatched range of operation.
Even though the LR 130CC-R is designed with future military requirements[2] in mind it's not following any current competitor's designs or concepts. Experiences from rally racing and expeditions went into the project just as were experiences made in the field while working assignments.
The Rhino runs on bolt-on portal drop boxes which can be fitted to a wide range of vehicles in service today.
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