Tatra 815-7#APC and MRAP vehicles
{{Short description|Czech heavy military truck}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Tatra 815-7
| image = BAHNA 2018 - 434 crop.jpg
| manufacturer = Tatra
| aka =
| production = 2007–present
| model_years =
| assembly = Kopřivnice, Moravia, Czech Republic
| predecessor = Tatra 815
| successor =
| class = Heavy truck
| body_style =
| layout =
| platform = Tatra backbone tube chassis
| engine = Air-cooled:
Turbo-diesel Tatra T3 V8 engines, up to {{convert|368|kW|hp|abbr=on}}
Turbo-diesel Tatra V12 engines, up to {{convert|515|kW|hp|abbr=on}}{{cite web | url=https://www.garaz.cz/clanek/reportaze-tri-radikalni-novinky-tatry-force-vlastni-motory-v8-a-v12-k-tomu-elektronicke-razeni-a-nove-napravy-21014590 | title=Tatra má několik zásadních novinek pro své náklaďáky. Hlavně se vrací motor, který tady 30 let nebyl | date=16 April 2025 }}
----Liquid cooled:
Cummins engines, up to {{convert|447|kW|hp|abbr=on}}
Caterpillar Inc. engines
| transmission =
| wheelbase = {{convert|1450|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|1950|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|2860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|9470|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|2550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|2730|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|13300|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| related = Tatra 158 Phoenix
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The Tatra 815-7 (also known as Tatra 817, T817 or Tatra Force) is a heavy army logistics vehicle made by the Czech company Tatra produced since 2007. T817 is primarily intended for military operators and for specialist roles in civilian sector (with Tatra 158 Phoenix being the company's primary general-purpose truck for civilian sector). The truck is made primarily with axle variations of 4×4, 6×6, 8×8 and 10×10. Other chassis variants up to 16x16 are also available.
History
=First generation (2007–2016)=
In 2004, Tatra introduced a prototype of the new 817 line of trucks after presenting a 4x4 NATO C-130 Hercules transportable military truck. The prototype was based on Tatra's traditional backbone chassis, with a water cooled Cummins engine and a ZF transmission.{{cite web | url=https://www.tatra.cz/o-spolecnosti/historie-tatry/historie-vyroby/ | title=Historie výroby :: Tatra.cz }} Even though the truck was being developed as an entirely new line, the company decided to formally introduce it to the market under the 815-7 designation as a new version of the Tatra 815, in order to undergo a simplified homologation 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 the STANAG 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.
=Second generation (2016–2023)=
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 the Tatra 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.{{cite web | url=https://www.armadninoviny.cz/koprivnicka-tatra-predstavila-novou-generaci-modelove-rady-tatra-force.html | title=Kopřivnická Tatra představila novou generaci modelové řady Tatra Force }}
=Third generation (since 2023)=
In May 2023, at the PYROS expo, the third generation T817 was introduced when two fire trucks were presented to the public. This new version offers a modernized cabin coupled with a modified position of the engine. The new four-door cabin offers enough space for up to eight crewmen in three rows.
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.
Users
Tatra 817 standard trucks serve in the Army of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Armed Forces, 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 as mobile cranes and fire trucks.{{cite news |title=Tatra Trucks loni dodala 1186 vozů. Slaví úspěch na trzích se silnou konkurencí |url=https://www.agroportal24h.cz/clanky/tatra-trucks-loni-dodala-1186-vozu-slavi-uspech-na-trzich-se-silnou-konkurenci |work=Agroportal24h.cz |language=cs}}
File:Excalbibur Army AM-70 EX (1).jpg|8x8 bridge layer
File:BAHNA 2018 - 316.jpg|8x8 army truck with armored cab
File:Neptune TEL, Kyiv 2021, 13.jpg|8x8 Neptune anti-ship system (Ukraine)
File:UA Burevii MLRS 01.png|8x8 Bureviy rocket system
File:Autojeřáb AD30 Tatra815-7.jpg|6×6 mobile crane
File:Tatra 815-7 CZS 40-12000-0-S3 (1).jpg|8x8 protected cab fire truck (Czech Republic)
File:PSA TPL-54 on Tatra-815.jpg|8×8 fire truck with ladder extension (Russia)
File:Dowerin Field Days, 2021 (10).jpg|4x4 fire truck (Australia)
Specifications
- Motor: air cooled, turbocharged Tatra T3C-928-90 V8{{cite web|title=CZE - Tatra 815-790R99 38 300 8x8.1R : Československo / ČR / SR (CZK/CZE/SVK)|url=http://forum.valka.cz/topic/view/90401/CZE-Tatra-815-790R99-38-300-8x8-1R|website=Valka.cz|date=19 December 2009 }}
- Displacement: 12,667 cc
- Max. power: {{convert|300|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} @ 1800 rpm
- Max. torque: {{convert|2100|Nm|ftlbf|abbr=on}} @ 1000 rpm
- Top speed: 115 km/h
- Fuel tank capacity: 420 l
- Cruising range: 750 km
- Angle of approach/departure: 45°/42°
- Fording depth: 1.5 m
T817 chassis military applications
The T817 uses a traditional Tatra backbone tube chassis instead of the more typical truck ladder 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.{{cite web | url=https://www.defence-and-security.com/features/featureidex-2021---tatra-trucks-fully-loaded-4x4-to-16x16-complete-off-road-performance-8548309/ | title=IDEX 2021 - TATRA TRUCKS: Fully Loaded, 4x4 to 16x16, complete off-road performance - Defence & Security Systems International }}
As such, Tatra Czech manufactured the T817 chassis to be used as the basis of other specialist vehicles made in a number of countries.
=APC and MRAP vehicles=
File:Titus - IDET 2017 (2).jpg 6x6 infantry mobility vehicle]]
The following armoured personnel carriers and mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles use T817 chassis:
- {{flagicon|NIG}} Ara made by Proforce.{{cite web | url=https://www.valka.cz/topic/view/204561 | title=CZE/NGA - Ara : Československo / ČR / SR (CZK/CZE/SVK) | date=18 August 2017 }}
- {{flagicon|EGY}} Fahd 300 made by Arab Organization for Industrialization.{{cite web | url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/edex_2018_news_official_show_daily/edex_2018_fahd-300_new_egyptian-made_upgrade_of_fadh_4x4_apc_armored.html | title=EDEX 2018: Fahd-300 new Egyptian-made upgrade of Fadh 4x4 APC armored | EDEX 2018 News Official Show Daily | Defence security military exhibition 2018 daily news category | date=14 December 2018 }}
- {{flagicon|CZE}} Vega, also known as ATLAV 1, made by {{Interlanguage link|SVOS, spol. s r.o.|cs|Svos}}{{cite web | url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/czech_republic_army_wheeled_vehicles_armoured_uk/vega_svos_6x6_mrap_armoured_vehicle_personnel_carrier_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video_11507152.html | title=Vega SVOS 6x6 MRAP armoured vehicle personnel carrier technical data sheet specifications pictures video 11507152 | Czech Republic army wheeled vehicles armoured UK | Czech Republic army military equipment UK }}
- {{flagicon|UAE}} Legion made by Isotrex Manufacturing FZE.{{cite web | url=https://www.valka.cz/topic/view/206213 | title=CZE/ARE - Legion : Československo / ČR / SR (CZK/CZE/SVK) | date=14 October 2017 }}
- {{flagicon|JOR}} al-Mared made by Jordan Manufacturing and Services Solutions.{{cite web | url=https://www.valka.cz/topic/view/214415 | title=CZE/JOR - al-Mared : Československo / ČR / SR (CZK/CZE/SVK) | date=5 July 2018 }}
- {{flagicon|CZE}}{{flagicon|FRA}} Nexter Titus, made by Nexter Systems and Tatra{{cite web | url=https://www.valka.cz/topic/view/179213 | title=CZE/FRA - TITUS : Československo / ČR / SR (CZK/CZE/SVK) | date=9 January 2015 }}
- {{flagicon|CZE}} Patriot, also known as Husar, made by {{Interlanguage link|Excalibur Army|cs|Czechoslovak Group}}{{cite web | url=https://www.armyweb.cz/clanek/patriot-4x4-tactical-apc-nejmodernejsi-univerzalni-obrnene-vozidlo-na-podvozku-tatra | title=Patriot 4x4 Tactical APC – nejmodernější univerzální obrněné vozidlo na podvozku Tatra }} and HCP{{Cite web |last=Dąbrowski |first=Marek |date=2017-11-07 |title=Husar – ciężki Pegaz z Poznania |url=https://defence24.pl/husar-ciezki-pegaz-z-poznania |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=defence24.pl |language=pl}}
- {{flagicon|POL}} Waran, Patriot II derivative made under license by Huta Stalowa Wola for Polish Army,{{cite web | url=https://www.auto-swiat.pl/wiadomosci/aktualnosci/nowy-woz-pancerny-waran-bedzie-go-produkowal-autosan/t78f1p7 | title=Nowy wóz pancerny WARAN. Będzie go produkował Autosan | date=9 September 2022 }} initially under the Autosan brand{{cite web |date=28 April 2022 |title=Autosan 4x4 ze Stalowej Woli. Oto nowy pojazd dla wojska i policji |url=https://auto.dziennik.pl/aktualnosci/artykuly/8409729,autosan-4x4-tatra-wojsko-policja-stalowa-wola.html}}
- {{flagicon|UAE}} al-Wahsh made by Jordan Light Vehicle Manufacturing LLC{{cite web | url=https://www.armedconflicts.com/al-Wahsh-t206241 | title=Al-Wahsh : Czechoslovakia / Czech Republic / Slovak Republic (CZK/CZE/SVK) | date=15 October 2017 }}
- {{flagicon|ISR}} Wildcat made by Israel Military Industries{{Cite web | url=http://www.military-today.com/apc/imi_wildcat.htm | title=IMI Wildcat | url-status=usurped | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610025710/http://www.military-today.com/apc/imi_wildcat.htm | archive-date=2020-06-10}}
=Self-propelled artillery=
File:Artillerisystemet Caesar 8X8 155 mm Haubits ved Danish Air Show.jpg on Tatra 817 chassis]]
File:DITA 155mm SPGH MSPO21.jpg 8x8 SPG]]
- {{flagicon|ISR}} ATMOS 2000 made by Elbit Systems (versions for Thailand and Zambia).
- {{flagicon|UKR}} 2S22 Bohdana made by Kharkiv Tractor Plant
- {{flagicon|FRA}} CAESAR made by Nexter Systems.
- {{flagicon|CZE}} Dita made by {{Interlanguage link|Excalibur Army|cs|Czechoslovak Group}}.
- {{flagicon|SVK}} EVA made by {{Interlanguage link|Závody ťažkého strojárstva Dubnica nad Váhom|sk|Závody ťažkého strojárstva Dubnica nad Váhom}}.
- {{flagicon|CZE}} Morana made by {{Interlanguage link|Excalibur Army|cs|Czechoslovak Group}}.
- {{flagicon|SAF}} T5-52 Condor made by Denel Land Systems.
- {{flagicon|SVK}} Zuzana 2 made by {{Interlanguage link|Závody ťažkého strojárstva Dubnica nad Váhom|sk|Závody ťažkého strojárstva Dubnica nad Váhom}}
=Rocket systems=
- {{flagicon|BRA}} Astros II made by Avibras.
- {{flagicon|CZE}} BM-21 MT{{Broken anchor|date=2024-12-30|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=BM-21_Grad#Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic|reason= The anchor (Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic) has been deleted.}} made by {{Interlanguage link|Excalibur Army|cs|Czechoslovak Group}}.
- {{flagicon|UKR}} Bureviy made by Ukroboronprom.
- {{flagicon|UKR}} Neptune made by Luch Design Bureau.
- {{flagicon|ISR}} PULS Precise & Universal Launching Systems made by Elbit Systems.
- {{flagicon|CZE}} RM 70 Vampire made by {{Interlanguage link|Excalibur Army|cs|Czechoslovak Group}}.
- {{flagicon|ISR}} SPYDER made by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
References
{{Commons category|Tatra 815-7}}
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External links
- [https://www.tatratrucks.com/trucks/product-catalog/t-815-7/ Official site]
{{Tatra models}}
Category:All-wheel-drive vehicles