The Tatra 815-7 (Force) is a heavy army logistics vehicle made by the Czech company Tatra produced since 2008, with axle variations of 4×4, 6×6, 8×8 and 10×10. Chassis variants 10×8, 12×12 and 12×8 are also available.

Tatra 815-7
Overview
Manufacturer	Tatra
Production	2008-present
Assembly	Kopřivnice, Moravia, Czech Republic
Body and chassis
Class	Heavy truck
Powertrain
Engine	Turbo-diesel Tatra T3C V8 engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1,450 mm (57.1 in) 1,950 mm (76.8 in) 2,860 mm (112.6 in)
Length	9,470 mm (372.8 in)
Width	2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Height	2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Curb weight	13,300 kg (29,300 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Tatra 815

History

Tatra knew the exceptional qualities of its T-815 chassis, but to be among the top of the army vehicle manufacturers, it was decided to develop a new vehicle that would be transportable by the most widespread NATO transport aircraft C-130 Hercules. Tatra took the engines and transmissions of the 815-6 model, the chassis T-815 has been modified and a completely new cab has been developed, it is lower, more durable and easy to armor.

In 2004 a prototype of model 4×4 appeared at Eurosatory and other defence and security trade shows. Several other prototypes were later built ranging from 6x6 to 10x10. The cabin is all-metal, tiltable, its construction allows easy additional armoring in various degrees of ballistic protection. Cab tightness allows the use of overpressure filtering.

On the chassis of the Tatra 815-7 were built several armored transporters, such as the Czech VEGA 4x4, the Egyptian Fahd 300, the French Nexter Titus, the Israeli Wildcat APC, the Jordanian Al-Wahsh, the Nigerian Ara and the United Arab Emirates Legion.[1]

Tatra 815-7 serves in the Army of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Armed Forces. Tatra 815-7 is also used in the civilian sector, as a mobile cranes and a fire trucks. In 2020, 41 pieces were delivered to Brandenburg, Germany, as fire trucks.[2]

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  Army T815-7 8×8 with RBS 70
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  T815-7 6×6 mobile crane
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  T815-7 6×6 fire truck
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  T815-7 8×8 fire truck with ladder extension in Russia

Specifications

• motor: air cooled, turbocharged Tatra T3C-928-90 V8[3]
• displacement: 12,667 cc
• max. power : 300 kW (402 hp) @ 1800 rpm
• max. torque : 2,100 N⋅m (1,500 ft⋅lbf) @ 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

References

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External links

• Official site

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