| Tatra 815-7 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tatra |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Assembly | Kopřivnice,Moravia,Czech Republic |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Heavytruck |
| Platform | Tatrabackbone tube chassis |
| Related | Tatra 158 Phoenix |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Air-cooled: Turbo-diesel Tatra T3V8 engines, up to 368 kW (493 hp) Turbo-diesel TatraV12 engines, up to 515 kW (691 hp)[1] Liquid cooled: Cummins engines, up to 447 kW (599 hp) Caterpillar Inc. engines |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) 1,950 mm (76.8 in) 2,860 mm (112.6 in) |
| Length | 9,470 mm (372.8 in) |
| Width | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
| Height | 2,730 mm (107.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 13,300 kg (29,300 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Tatra 815 |
TheTatra 815-7 (also known asTatra 817,T817 orTatra Force) is a heavy army logistics vehicle made by theCzech companyTatra produced since 2007. T817 is primarily intended for military operators and for specialist roles in civilian sector (withTatra 158 Phoenix being the company's primary general-purpose truck for civilian sector). The truck is made primarily with axle variations of4×4,6×6,8×8 and 10×10. Other chassis variants up to 16x16 are also available.
In 2004, Tatra introduced a prototype of the new817 line of trucks after presenting a 4x4NATOC-130 Hercules transportable military truck. The prototype was based on Tatra's traditional backbone chassis, with a water cooledCummins engine and aZF transmission.[2] Even though the truck was being developed as an entirely new line, the company decided to formally introduce it to the market under the815-7 designation as a new version of theTatra 815, in order to undergo a simplifiedhomologation process.
The Tatra 817 entered serial production in 2007. This serial version offered a large extent of modularity for chassis components, engines (air-cooled Tatra or water-cooled Cummins), transmissions (manual, semi-automatic, automatic), and a cabin that allows the simple addition of armor components in line with theSTANAG 4569 standard. Cab tightness allowed for the use of overpressure filtering.
While originally intended for military operators, the truck has been offered to civilian customers since 2010, particularly for specialist purposes such as firefighting.[2]
The second generation T817 was introduced in 2016. Its cabin was modernized and a four-door long cab version was introduced. The chassis was modernized and unified with theTatra 158 Phoenix. Apart from a standard cab, the truck was now offered with a high level of protection of armored cabs produced by sister company Tatra Defence Vehicles.[3]
In May 2023, at the PYROS expo, the third generation T817 was introduced when two fire trucks were presented to the public.[3] This new version offers a modernized cabin coupled with a modified position of the engine.[3] The new four-door cabin offers enough space for up to eight crewmen in three rows.[3]
Tatra air-cooled V8 engines were also modernized, offering up to 368 kW of power output. With the third generation, Tatra re-introduced its previously discontinued air-cooled V12 engine, offering up to 515 kW of power output. The third generation continues to be available with a line of water-cooled Cummins engines. At the time of introduction, a hydrogen powered version was under development.[3]
Tatra 817 standard trucks serve in theArmy of the Czech Republic,Slovakia andCroatia, while 817 chassis with specialist superstructures (e.g., artillery cannon, rocket launcher, armored recovery vehicle, etc.) serve also in many other countries. It is also used in the civilian sector, especially in applications that particularly benefit from the truck's lower center of gravity, such asmobile cranes andfire trucks.[4]
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The T817 uses a traditional Tatrabackbone tube chassis instead of the more typical truckladder frame. The chassis is designed primarily for off-road applications, which gives it a comparative advantage over trucks primarily intended for roads that were modified for offroad use.[6]
As such, Tatra Czech manufactured the T817 chassis to be used as the basis of other specialist vehicles made in a number of countries.
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The followingarmoured personnel carriers andmine-resistant ambush protected vehicles use T817 chassis:
Ara made by Proforce.[7]
Fahd 300 made byArab Organization for Industrialization.[8]
Vega, also known asATLAV 1, made bySVOS, spol. s r.o. [cs][9]
Legion made by Isotrex Manufacturing FZE.[10]
al-Mared made by Jordan Manufacturing and Services Solutions.[11]
Nexter Titus, made byNexter Systems and Tatra[12]Patriot, also known asHusar, made byExcalibur Army [cs][13] andHCP[14]
Waran, Patriot II derivative made under license byHuta Stalowa Wola for Polish Army,[15] initially under theAutosan brand[16]al-Wahsh made by Jordan Light Vehicle Manufacturing LLC[17]
Wildcat made byIsrael Military Industries[18]
ATMOS 2000 made byElbit Systems (versions for Thailand and Zambia).
2S22 Bohdana made byKharkiv Tractor PlantCAESAR made byNexter Systems.Dita made byExcalibur Army [cs].
EVA made byZávody ťažkého strojárstva Dubnica nad Váhom [sk].Morana made byExcalibur Army [cs].
T5-52 Condor made byDenel Land Systems.Zuzana 2 made byZávody ťažkého strojárstva Dubnica nad Váhom [sk]
Astros II made byAvibras.BM-21 MT made byExcalibur Army [cs].Bureviy made byUkroboronprom.
Bora/Khan Made byRoketsanNeptune made byLuch Design Bureau.PULS Precise & Universal Launching Systems made byElbit Systems.RM 70 Vampire made byExcalibur Army [cs].SPYDER made byRafael Advanced Defense Systems.