GKN Tactica
Military Registration Number HI 90 AA
GKN SET
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The basic Tactica vehicle is of the forward control configuration. The engine is mounted centrally between the driver and commander, with a half bulkhead separating the driver's area from the troop compartment that extends to the rear of the vehicle. Both left- and right-hand drive versions of the Tactica are available.The semi-monocoque hull is made from high-hardness certified armour plate, providing protection from 7.62 mm armour-piercing attack. All vision blocks and driver's vision blocks provide the same level of protection, and the hull will also provide protection against fire bombs and other improvised devices. All six doors and vision areas have ballistic overlaps and the AL1-DCSR high-speed 'shoot-through' tyre system is standard on all wheels.To meet different operational requirements, Tactica can be supplied with a number of different turbocharged diesel engine combinations, coupled to a fully automatic or manual transmission.
Originally developed as a private venture by Glover Webb. The standard Tactica armoured personnel carrier is the basic model of a wide range of variants for a number of different missions. The Tactica was developed in 1988 using Glover Webb's own semi-monocoque frame, and the first vehicle entered service with an Asian customer late in 1989. Early in 1993, the vehicle entered service with the British Army. These are used for special duties in Northern Ireland, including EOD. The vehicle is also used for a number of civilian applications.
In 1994 Glover Webb was taken over by GKN Defence, late 1997 GKN closed down the Glover Webb operation, transferring development, production, sales and marketing to its main facility located at Telford, in Shropshire, production has since transferred to Newcastle upon Tyne
Shot at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas on at the National Drive It Day, April 2011 Ref 71-173
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