Hammond Motors Hathi Armored Recovery Crane
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Art by [nation]Imeriata
Height: 3.7 meters to highest point
Length: 14 meters
Width: 2.8 meters
Engine power: 600 hp
Mass: 42 tons
Lift capacity: 23 tons
Winch capacity: 23 tons
Tow capacity: 40 tons
Boom length: 21 meters
Armament: Option for machinegun pintle mount or RWS
Top speed: 100 kph
Price: $1,400,000
Uparmorning kit + $100,000
DPR: $1.3 billion, excluding DPR for Mammoth truck
Official 1/72 scale model: $15
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Background: The Hathi is Hammond Motors' answer to those military forces that require an ARV, and yet do not want to purchase an ARV on a tank body due to the inherent logistics, maintenance, and transportation issues that such a vehicle would arouse. Unlike a tank-based ARV, the Hathi is capable of traversing long distances without the need to a separate tank-carrier vehicle, requires much less maintenance than tracked vehicles, and is fully capable of towing light armored vehicles and medium AFVs. In short, it is an ARV that can pull out anything that's not a tank or a heavy IFV, while having much less of a logistic footprint.
Like other ARVs, it is 'armed' with several onboard lockers with a range of repair tools, to aid in the repairing of vehicles that can be fixed in the field, to reduce the need to rotate damaged vehicles back to the battalion or regimental depot.
Beyond its impressive repair and recovery toolkit, the Hathi is also a crane. While it is not as impressive in its power as its brother, the Ganesha, it is capable of lifting up to 23 tons of equipment – which equates to the ability to lift a BMP-3 armored vehicle or a turret from a main battle tank. As such, when it is not pulling out stuck vehicles, it can do double duty at the warehouse to assist your logistics and repair teams in loading ammunition and parts.
Protection: The Hathi is equipped with small arms protection for the cab and crane operator's cabin, surrounding the driver and engine in composite materials that would protect them from rifle fire and shrapnel. In addition, the shape of the cab will ensure driver survival even in the event the vehicle strikes an anti-tank mine. In such a case, the shape of the cab and its structure will redirect the blast wave flow away from the driver (though the cab will likely be seriously damaged and the wheel hitting the mine will be destroyed).
The vehicle cabin and operator's cabin are also fully protected against nuclear fallout, chemical and biological weapons, by means of a positive pressure protection system.
Beyond this, an up-armoring kit is available for the Hathi, composed of easy-to-install ceramic paneling to cover the driver's and operator's cabin and parts of the crane mechanism with additional ballistic protection, securing them even from heavy machinegun impacts.
User comforts: Some countries believe that there is some usefulness to reduced creature comforts, that it makes soldiers 'stronger' or 'tougher'. Allaneans do not. Ergonomics studies have shown that reasonable levels of user comfort improve productivity and reduce fatigue, while improving military personnel morale in long-term combat environments. For this reason the Mammoth is equipped with an air conditioning system, fold-out beds for the driver and co-driver, a quality surround stereo system for the cab, a minifridge and microwave.
Self-driving capability The vehicle can be converted to a partially (controlled externally or following in a 'herd' of vehicles) or fully self-driving (follow a predetermined route) self-driving version at the press of a button. Unlike with the baseline Mammoth truck, these options are included in the Hathi's regular control system. A safety driver assist system is also incorporated, and can be used to assist a human driver. In addition, the crane itself can be remote controlled by the operator.
Safety and logging system: Given the high level of accidents in military drivers, it was decided to include with the Hathi several systems to enhance driver safety. A driver fatigue detection system monitors the driver himself, issuing warnings upon symptoms of fatigue (issuing loud alerts to prevent the driver from falling asleep, issuing reminders for the co-driver to replace his partner). Moreover the truck is equipped with onboard safety cameras that serve to both allow the driver a complement to the use of the truck's mirrors and log events in a possible accident. A safety lane-keeping and driver assist system is also equipped, however this can be shut off in combat operations to avoid it impeding the driver from taking urgent action (such as ramming obstacles).
The Driver Safety Assist system or the Fatigue Warning System are not a substitute for responsible driving or responsible scheduling of driver shifts. Hammond Motors will not be liable for accidents resulting from irresponsible behavior by drivers.
Do not operate cranes or any other heavy equipment while fatigued, under the influence of alcohol, or any other mind-altering substances where heavy equipment operation is in doubt. Consult your treating physician or an occupational medical specialist when in doubt.
Usage: The crane is available in a range of configurations, and can be used by both military and civilian operators with a need to access off-road terrain. It can be used in both a military role and in a disaster recovery role, as well as used by companies and long-range geological expeditions.
Like other ARVs, it is 'armed' with several onboard lockers with a range of repair tools, to aid in the repairing of vehicles that can be fixed in the field, to reduce the need to rotate damaged vehicles back to the battalion or regimental depot.
Beyond its impressive repair and recovery toolkit, the Hathi is also a crane. While it is not as impressive in its power as its brother, the Ganesha, it is capable of lifting up to 23 tons of equipment – which equates to the ability to lift a BMP-3 armored vehicle or a turret from a main battle tank. As such, when it is not pulling out stuck vehicles, it can do double duty at the warehouse to assist your logistics and repair teams in loading ammunition and parts.
Protection: The Hathi is equipped with small arms protection for the cab and crane operator's cabin, surrounding the driver and engine in composite materials that would protect them from rifle fire and shrapnel. In addition, the shape of the cab will ensure driver survival even in the event the vehicle strikes an anti-tank mine. In such a case, the shape of the cab and its structure will redirect the blast wave flow away from the driver (though the cab will likely be seriously damaged and the wheel hitting the mine will be destroyed).
The vehicle cabin and operator's cabin are also fully protected against nuclear fallout, chemical and biological weapons, by means of a positive pressure protection system.
Beyond this, an up-armoring kit is available for the Hathi, composed of easy-to-install ceramic paneling to cover the driver's and operator's cabin and parts of the crane mechanism with additional ballistic protection, securing them even from heavy machinegun impacts.
User comforts: Some countries believe that there is some usefulness to reduced creature comforts, that it makes soldiers 'stronger' or 'tougher'. Allaneans do not. Ergonomics studies have shown that reasonable levels of user comfort improve productivity and reduce fatigue, while improving military personnel morale in long-term combat environments. For this reason the Mammoth is equipped with an air conditioning system, fold-out beds for the driver and co-driver, a quality surround stereo system for the cab, a minifridge and microwave.
Self-driving capability The vehicle can be converted to a partially (controlled externally or following in a 'herd' of vehicles) or fully self-driving (follow a predetermined route) self-driving version at the press of a button. Unlike with the baseline Mammoth truck, these options are included in the Hathi's regular control system. A safety driver assist system is also incorporated, and can be used to assist a human driver. In addition, the crane itself can be remote controlled by the operator.
Safety and logging system: Given the high level of accidents in military drivers, it was decided to include with the Hathi several systems to enhance driver safety. A driver fatigue detection system monitors the driver himself, issuing warnings upon symptoms of fatigue (issuing loud alerts to prevent the driver from falling asleep, issuing reminders for the co-driver to replace his partner). Moreover the truck is equipped with onboard safety cameras that serve to both allow the driver a complement to the use of the truck's mirrors and log events in a possible accident. A safety lane-keeping and driver assist system is also equipped, however this can be shut off in combat operations to avoid it impeding the driver from taking urgent action (such as ramming obstacles).
The Driver Safety Assist system or the Fatigue Warning System are not a substitute for responsible driving or responsible scheduling of driver shifts. Hammond Motors will not be liable for accidents resulting from irresponsible behavior by drivers.
Do not operate cranes or any other heavy equipment while fatigued, under the influence of alcohol, or any other mind-altering substances where heavy equipment operation is in doubt. Consult your treating physician or an occupational medical specialist when in doubt.
Usage: The crane is available in a range of configurations, and can be used by both military and civilian operators with a need to access off-road terrain. It can be used in both a military role and in a disaster recovery role, as well as used by companies and long-range geological expeditions.