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Protection It is highly likely for the foreseeable future that for operations in an asymmetric environment the emphasis will continue to be placed on the protection of crisis-management forces against the full panoply of threats and risks. Among those risks are CBRN attacks and IEDs (improvised explosive devices); these concern not only personal equipment but all tactical or operational movements and logistics.
Tailor-made solutions for the specific needs of civil and military customers
Innovative vehicles for the protection of crisis-management forces by Franz Achleitner, CEO Achleitner GmbH, Wörgl
Achleitner’s reputation in the field of protected vehicles for military, security and special purpose makes ours a highly recommended company among clients all over the world. It has developed many innovative products for exclusive needs, including the militarised and protected survivor 4x4 family and the mantra 4x4 troop carrier or command vehicle. Achleitner also develops different tailor-made solutions for more specific customer needs. All our standard products are signalised with high mobility approved in all terrains. Our vehicles are suited to all transport requirements.
Franz Achleitner has been CEO of ‘Franz Achleitner Fahrzeugbau und Reifenzentrum GMBH’ and ‘Achleitner Sicherheitstechnik GMBH’ since 19 May 2005 – the third generation in the family business. He was born in April 1965 in Tyrol, Austria. After completing his education and obtaining various advanced qualifications he found his place in Photo: Achleitner the field of vehicle manufacturing at Achleitner. He is now in charge of about 200 employees and is also responsible for development, in particular in the area of security vehicles.
Protected mission vehicle The PMV SURVIVOR II 4x4 protected mission vehicle is built with a crew cabin designed as a monocoque cell to provide the highest protection against Ballistic threats- Mines- Improvised Explosion Devices (IED). This vehicle is based on a series truck chassis with a gross
vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 15t, three 100% differential locks and permanent four-wheel drive. It comes with an optional fully automatic transmission, thus introduced logistics (NATO) is a given. Protected mission vehicles come nowadays in a new range of sizes and styles and include a troop carrier with up to ten seats, a command and control vehicle and a protected ambulance vehicle. The vehicle has lashing points for transport by air, sea and rail. Additionally, the protection concept has been designed in a modular add-on fashion allowing the protection level to be upgraded in the future.
Worldwide logistic support and training
PMV SURVIVOR II
photo: Achleitner
Training services and spare part availability are Achleitner’s key principles. Our quality and service guarantee our success and our products catering to the very latest technical crisismanagement requirements are highly recommended all over the world.
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