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National, January 23, 2013

The Badger

The ultra-mini tank by Mike and Geoff Howe - The Badger - secures a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for the "Smallest All-Terrain Armoured Vehicle."

Sold only to military and law enforcement organizations, the Badger is a compact, all-terrain armored vehicle that provides Class 4 ballistic protection. 

At 32 inches wide, 54 inches high and 84 inches long, this one-person vehicle can knock down cinder block walls, drive through mounds of debris and handle the harshest weather conditions. 

The Badger weighs 3,300 pounds and is powered by a 30 hp diesel hydrostatic drive system. With a zero turn radius and a top speed of 6 mph, the Badger is specifically designed for SWAT applications.

The Badger boasts of a ballistic armor exterior that is resistant to a 30-06 bullet at point blank range, and both are lined with ballistic Kevlar for added protection. 

The price of the Badger ranges from $70,000 to $120,000, depending on specific client requirements. Available options can also be purchased, such as air conditioning and robotic arms. 

To get more freedom of movement and a better field of fire, the driver can always exit and use the Badger as armored cover.

Subterranean Rover Blues

Completed in 2009, the SR1 Subterranean Rover is an extremely rugged all-terrain vehicle designed to withstand the harsh environment of coal and precious metal mines, while offering a safe, comfortable ride to its users.

Featuring a durable frame, a powerful low emission diesel engine and enhanced shock-absorption capability, this new vehicle should replace the less reliable Humvees that are commonly used today.

One of the key features of this vehicle is its simple modular construction that makes maintenance simple and inexpensive.

The first SR1's have been so successful that over 20 more vehicles have been delivered or are on order with major mining operations.

Constructed of 4130 chromoly DOM tubing to withstand the harshest environments while offering extremely good resistance

Designed for long life and low maintenance with an ease of access, thus reducing cost

Designed to be faster, more comfortable and less complex than current industrial hydrostatic drive human transport mining vehicles.

100% handcrafted in the USA and draws upon years of vehicle research

A mean-looking, black personnel carrier resembling the legendary Batmobile, can endure cratered terrain, fireball blasts, and cave-ins.

Ripsaw MS1

Billed as "the world’s fastest tracked vehicle", the Ripsaw MS1 is essentially an unmanned, militarized hotrod on tracks that’s able to hit 50mph in about 4 seconds

The Ripsaw MS1 UGV large-format tracked tactical robot can move at relatively high speed over all terrains with a lot of power and authority, due to a number of design aspects/factors. 

The entire vehicle is comprised of only 8 components, including the engine/motor and tubular chassis.

The Ripsaw MS1 tactical UGV utilizes a powerful oversized and customized 650-horsepower Duramax 6.6L V8 diesel engine that delivers 900 ft. /lbs of torque.

Mini-RIP - Much like a super ATV, this cut-down version uses the same lightweight, flexible track system as the Ripsaw. It also shares H & H's new type of lightweight computer-controlled drive clutch system that makes driving much easier than controlling conventional tracked vehicles.

Personal Assault Lander

The Personal Assault Lander (PAL) is a hi-speed concept-vehicle that can travel on water and land.

It can be used a recreational vehicle. Like one of those Jet Skis that can actually be on water, go on land. It can be used by special forces teams like the Navy SEALs for, for an assault landing. The amphibious vehicles that our military uses now are really designed for transporting and unloading large equipment onto shore.

For further information, please contact:

Corvo Shandwick

Arpita Chaturvedi

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Email: arpitachaturvedi@corvoshandwick.co.in