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Military


Ajax (formerly Scout Specialist Vehicles)

Name Ajax
Type
origin UK
In service
Designer
Designer CompanyGeneral Dynamics UK
Designed
Manufacturer General Dynamics UK
Unit cost
Production
user Countries UK

Dimensions

Crew2-3
Capacity4 infantrymen
Weight 38 tonnes with growth potential to 42 tonnes
Length 7.62 m (25 ft 0 in)
Width 3.35 m (11 ft 0 in)
Height 3.00 m (9 ft 10 in)
Ground Clearance meter
Fuel Tank Capacity liter ( gallon)

Mobility

Engine MTU Friedrichshafen V8 engine
Engine output 600 kW (800 bhp)
Power/weight hp/tonne
Transmission RENK 6 speed HSWL 256B
SuspensionTorsion bar
Top Speed on road 70 km/h ( mph)
Cross Country Speed km/hr ( mph)
Top Swimming Speed km/h ( mph; knots)
Range of operation kilometer ( mile)
Percent Gradient %
Side Slope %
Ditch Crossing Ability meter ( inch)
Step Climbing Ability meter ( inch)

Lethality

Armament Main
  • 1 x CTA International CT40 40 mm (1.6 in) cannon
  • calibre mm
    Rate of Fireround per minute
    ( rounds ready, rounds maximum)
    Range
    ammunition rounds
    Ammunition Types
    Secondary armament
  • 1 x L94A1 coaxial 7.62 mm chain gun
  • 1 x Kongsberg Protector Remote Weapon Station
  • 1 x (UK testing with Javelin ATGM)
  • Survivability

    Protection
  • Accessories



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