Dutch Army in Afghanistan

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Some info on the ADI Bushmaster

SPECIFICATIONS
Crew: 2+7
Armament: 1 x 7.62mm MG ( typical )
Ammunition: 1000 rounds ( typical )
Length: 7.02m ( 23' )
Width: 2.50m ( 8' 2½" )
Height: 2.65m ( 8' 8½" )
Ground Clearance: 0.47m ( 1' 6½" )
Weight, combat: 14,000kgs ( 31,500 pounds )
Weight, empty: 11,300kgs ( 25,425 pounds )
Power-to-weight-ratio:21.42hp/tonne
Engine: Caterpillar 3126 ATAAC 6-cylinder diesel developing 300ho @ 2400rpm
Maximum road speed: 120km/h ( 72 MPH )
Maximum road range: 1000kms ( 600 Miles )
Fuel Capacity: 385 litres
Fording: 1.20m ( 4' )
Vertical Obstacle: 0.44m ( 1' 5½" )
Gradient: 60%
Side Slope: 40%
Armour Type: Steel

KEY RECOGNITION FEATURES

>Box shaped hull with vertical front with horizontal louvres, bonnet slopes gently up to large one piece windscreen which slopes well to rear, horizontal roof extends to vertical hull rear.

>Hull sides are vertical with distinct step above road wheels. Large side window towards front and three smaller ones to rear. Mounted on either side of hull at rear is a replacement wheel and tyre.

>Single circular roof hatch over forward part of roof on which a 7.62mm MG or similar weapon can be mounted, four rectangular roof hatches over rear troop compartment.