Recovery Vehicle Wheeled Medium
( 6X6 AEC Mk 3 )    FV 11044

Height...........................................................10' 2"
Width............................................................8' 2½"
Length...........................................................27' 0"

Weight.........................................................22 tons
Maximum speed............................................48 mph

Maximum gradient for stop and re-start
Solo.......................................................50% (1 in 2)
40 tons Gross Train Weight......................22% (1 in 4.6)
56 tons Gross Train Weight......................15% (1 in 6.7)

Ground clearance..............1'2¾"
Turning circle....................78'
Approach angle.................37°
Departure angle................32°
Fording depth....................2'6"

Engine
AEC AV760
6 cylinder diesel
12.470 litres (761 cu in)
Max power.........226 BHP at 2200 rpm
Max torque.........555 ft/lb at 1500 rpm
Max rpm.............2200

Fuel capacity........48 gallons
Range of action....300 miles

Tyres....................16.00R20
Foot brake..................Dual circuit air operated on all three axles
Secondary brake.........Air operated on 1st and 3rd axles
Parking brake..............Air assisted mechanical on 2nd and 3rd axles
Trailer brakes..............Three line air

Front suspension........Semi elliptic springs with shock absorbers
Rear suspension.........Single inverted semi elliptic springs

Transmission...............6X6 with lockable inter-axle diff and selectable
                                         front wheel drive.
Main gearbox...............6 forward 1 reverse
Transfer box................2 speed


Crane

Luffing..........................................Horizontal to +51°
Slewing........................................120° each side of centre
Extending.....................................10'3" to 18'3"
Max load with outriggers................4.75 tons at 10'3" radius
                                                               2.6 tons at 18'3" radius

Winch

Max pull.......................15 tons
Rope............................450' x 7/8"

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