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protected vehicles

HAWKEI

Next Generation Protected Mobility Vehicle

      Thales has designed the next generation in protected               PROTECTION & MOBILITY                                     110815. Images of Hawkei © Australian Department of Defence.
      mobility vehicles. Hawkei meets the requirements of
      global defence forces for a highly protected, mobile and           The crew protection cell provides a high level of built-
      integrated vehicle able to operate in an environment               in blast protection plus a scalable ballistic protection
      constantly threatened by Improvised Explosive Devices,             solution which is readily adaptable to meet future
      mines and small arms ambushes.                                     requirements.
                                                                         The large protected air conditioned cabin has seating
hawkei 4 door                                                            for up to 6 occupants in the 4-door and up to 3
                                                                         occupants in the 2-door variants. Speed 115 km/h.
hawkei 2 door                                                            Exceptional on and off road mobility in all conditions.
                                                                         4x4 Drive with independent coil suspension. Max
                         SPECIFICATIONS                                  range 600 km.
                                                                         200Kw turbo diesel engine with 8-speed automatic
                                      •• Occupants: Up to 6              transmission. CH-47F external air transportable.
                                      •• Length: 5,780 mm
                                      •• Width: 2,395 mm                 MISSION SYSTEMS & INTEGRATION
                                      •• Height: 2,300 mm
                                      •• Gross Vehicle Mass: 10,400 kg.  Thales offers Hawkei customers a broad portfolio
                                                                         of mission systems equipment and integration
              PROTECTION + MOBILITY + PAYLOAD                            expertise. Hawkei has been designed from the
                = OPTIMAL TACTICAL CAPABILITY                            outset with built-in features that deliver an integrated
                                                                         high-performing Vehicle Electronic Architecture that
                                                                         is GVA-compliant. Purpose designed areas can
                                                                         accommodate radios, computers and other electronic
                                                                         equipment. Hawkei is ready for current and future
                                                                         integrated C4I systems.

                                                                         hawkei mission options

                                                                         Hawkei is designed for a diverse range of roles
                                                                         including:
                                                                         •• Troop carrier
                                                                         •• Command & control
                                                                         •• Liaison
                                                                         •• Surveillance
                                                                         •• Reconnaissance
                                                                         •• Electronic warfare.
                                                                         Weapon mount options include Manned or
                                                                         RWS 12.7 mm HMG, 40 mm Auto Grenade
                                                                         Launcher, 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm MG swing mounts.

                                                                         GLOBAL SUPPORT

                                                                         Thales’s vehicle maintenance and support system
                                                                         has evolved to meet the demands of a growing fleet
                                                                         and customer base around the world. It is mature,
                                                                         integrated and ready for Hawkei. The innovative
                                                                         modular design and simplified assembly of Hawkei
                                                                         presents opportunities for customers to engage with
                                                                         local industry, create local jobs and provide vital
                                                                         in-country support and services.

Thales AUSTRALIA – 7 Murray Rose Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127, Australia – Tel: + 61 (0)2 8037 6000 –
E-mail: sales@thalesgroup.com.au - www.thalesgroup.com.au Thales Australia Limited ABN 66 008 642 751
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