Phantom Badger

Phantom Badger
Type Light Utility Vehicle
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 2014–present
Production history
Designer MSI Defense
Manufacturer Boeing Phantom Works
Produced 2014–present
Variants Special Recon, Combat Search and Rescue, Casualty Transport, FAV
Specifications
Weight 7,850 lb (3,402 kg) base curb weight
 length 180 in. (457 cm.)
Width 60 in. (152.5 cm)
Height 65 in. (165 cm), able to lower to 60 in. (152.5 cm) for transport
Diameter 24.5 ft (7.47 m) four-wheel steering; 32ft (9.75 m) two-wheel steering [1]
Crew 1 driver, passengers vary based on configuration
Payload capacity 3,356 lb (1,587 kg)
Suspension Independent 4×4
Operational
range
 450 miles (724 km)
Speed 83 mph (134 kmph)
Steering
system
 4-wheel, 24-foot radius; 2-wheel, 32-foot radius

The Boeing Phantom Badger, or simply the Badger, is a combat support vehicle built by Boeing, in collaboration with MSI Defense Solutions.[2] Designed in response to transport issues with the V-22 Osprey, the Badger is notable for its size and versatility.[3] Unlike previous vehicles and competing offers, the Badger's design is such that it avoids non-standard equipment, instead using already available hardware for construction.[4] Although officially certified for use with United States Navy aircraft, the Badger is also used by the United States Air Force as well as United States Marine Corps special operations.

Design

The Badger seats 2, with a rear designed to be configured based upon its mission requirements.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.boeing.com/defense/phantom-badger/index.page
  2. ↑ http://www.army-technology.com/projects/phantom-badger-combat-support-vehicle/%5Bunreliable+source?%5D
  3. ↑ https://newatlas.com/boeing-phantom-badger/31609/
  4. ↑ https://www.msidefense.com/reportingforduty/
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