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|  | The Bosvark was an interim patrol vehicle created by fitting a mine-resistant armoured 'dish' to the troop compartment, and steel plates to the cab of a Unimog. In 1974, 54 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 416-162 chassis had hastily converted into Bosvark by 61 Base Workshops in Pretoria. Bosvark offered limited landmine protection to the crew, but compensated for this with good off-road mobility. Post your comments and feedback on the Bosvark here... |
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| aa. | Vehicle | Truck 1.5t Bosvark |
| ab. | Weight | 3600 kg; 6000 kg (GVW) |
| ac. | Length | 4650 mm |
| ad. | Width | 2000 mm |
| ae. | Height | At cab: 2360 mm;
At highest point 2680 mm |
| af. | Crew | 1+10 |
| ag. | Armour | Mine-resistant armoured 'dish' were fitted to the troop compartment, and steel plates to the cab |
| ah. | Primary Armament | |
| ai. | Secondary Armament | |
| aj. | Engine | OM352 5.7L (5675 cc) 6-cylinder Diesel engine capable of 81 kW (110 hp) at 2800 rpm and a torque of 314 Nm at 1600 rpm |
| ak. | Power/Weight | |
| al. | Suspension | Wheeled 4x4 |
| am. | Transmission | 6 speed synchromesh transmission with 2 speed reverse. Internal transfer case providing rear wheel drive or 4x4. 4x4 shift on the fly |
| an. | Brakes | Dual circuit, hydraulic brakes system with either drums (pre 75) or disk brakes. Compressed air assist with automatic rear brake pressure distribution |
| ao. | Tyres | 10.5R20 tires on 9x20 rims
12.5R20 tires on 11x20 rims
14.5R20 tires on 11x20 rims |
| ap. | Track | 1630 mm |
| aq. | Wheelbase | 2900 mm |
| ar. | Driveline | |
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| as. | Operating Range | 500 km |
| at. | Speed-Offroad | 30 kph |
| au. | Speed-Road | 85-90 kph |
| av. | Fuel Capacity | 120 litres |
| aw. | Fuel Consumption | 20-33 litres/100km |
| ax. | Fuel Type | Diesel |
| ay. | Clearance | 440 mm |
| az | Gradient | Approach: 45 degrees;
Departure: 70 degrees |
| ba. | Side Slope | |
| bb. | Vertical Step | |
| bc. | Trench | |
| bd. | Fording | 850 mm |
| be. | Max Cargo (Road) | 2400 kg |
| bf. | Max Cargo (Off Road) | |
| bg. | Cargo Length | 3000 mm |
| bh. | Cargo Width | 2000 mm |
| bi. | Cargo Depth | |
| bj. | Cargo Volume | |
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| bk. | Winch Capacity | |
| bl. | Crane Capacity | |
| bm. | Towing Capacity | |
| bn. | Water Capacity | |
| bo. | Steering | ZF ball nut power steering 5.2 turns lock to lock |
| bp. | Electrical System | 12v or 24 depending on application |
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