The Terrier APC holds up to eight officers (2+6 in individual MIL-STD seats); the optional bench seat can accommodate up to ten officers (2+8) depending on the size of operators and amount of gear. The vehicle was designed with the end-users in mind; to protect those who are in dangerous operational environments.
Terrier APC Features:
Some of the key features of the Terrier APC model include:
- Full Protection against Kinetic Energy Weapons conforming to STANAG 4569 Level 1
- Heavy Duty Suspension & Axles
- Upgraded Tires & Brakes (for better off-road capability)
- Category-Leading Ground Clearance
- UK Military Grade Locks & Heavy-Duty Hinges
- Conveniently Placed High Visibility Gun Ports
- 3 Doors and Roof Escape Hatch
- Crew Cab or 5 Door Option
- 5100kg Curb Weight (Standard Protection); 1000kg Payload; 6100kg Combat Weight
- Modern LED Headlights & Standard Military Convoy Lights
- 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- Diesel 195 HP High Sulfur 1VD-FTV Toyota 4.5L V8
- NATO Standard Slave Starting System
- TAG Exclusive Flip Forward Armored Front Clip System
- Hydraulically Assisted Recirculating Ball Steering
- Rear HVAC System as standard
- Auxiliary service battery with smart isolator switch and battery monitor
Optional Equipment Includes:
- Additional parking AC powered by external 120 / 220VAC while the engine is off
- Public address system
- Acoustic deterring LRAD system
- Intercom
- Alternator upgrade
- Blast attenuating seats
- Interior weapon mounts
- VHF/UHF communication system; MF/HF communications system
- GPS
- DVR
- GSM-based live video monitoring system
- Tracking system (depends on deployment region)
- Smoke grenade launchers
- Multiple launch systems for smoke grenades
- Roof turret with a ring bearing and split hatch
- Remote controlled weapon station
- Gunshot detection system
- Remote controlled searchlights
- Forward-looking thermal camera
- Reverse day/night camera
- Perimeter day/night cameras
- Outboard telescopic mast
- IR driving and convoy lights
- Overpressure air filtration system
- Semi-automatic tire inflation system
- Ballistic protection upgrade to STANAG 4569 Level 2
- Fire suppression systems
- Power inverters
- Winch
- Ballistic skip round shields
- Emergency lighting systems
- Interior compartment additional cooling fans
- Computer workstations
- Rescue medic/trauma pack with backboard/litter
Terrier APC
The Terrier APC is built using a reinforced/militarized Toyota VDJ79 truck chassis, and COTS components. The vehicle can be built to B6, NIJ-III or STANAG 4569 Level 1 ballistic protection standards and is powered by a 195 HP high sulfur 1VD-FTV Toyota 4.5L V8 diesel and readily available in LHD and RHD configurations. Using upgraded axles, clutch and a reinforced frame as well as oversized super single wheels, the vehicle offers excellent mobility and a high payload capacity making it a superior choice in a variety of dangerous scenarios.