HMT
Universal Engineering produce a number of key sub assemblies for the HMT range of vehicles for Supacat Ltd, Babcock Ltd and Lockheed Martin which are used by various armed forces throughout the world. Jackal & Coyote are the 4x4 & 6x6 variants currently in operational use with the British Army.
Developed in the 1990s, Supacat's High Mobility Transporter (HMT) range of vehicles builds on the success of their previous vehicle - All Terrain Mobility Platform (ATMP) for which Universal Engineering have produced rolling chassis units.
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HMT (continued)
The design brief was to maximise the HMT's cross-country performance while increasing self-deployability - its ability, to drive longer distances without being transported.
At the same time however, it had to be compact enough to fit inside a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
The HMT 400, HMT 600 and HMT Extenda platforms provide the base vehicle on which a range of mission or role requirements can be integrated.
Since its introduction into service in 2004, the HMT base vehicle has been adapted in various configurations for many specialist roles. There will soon be over 600 in service worldwide.
Designed by Supacat, the HMT product is manufactured under licence from Lockheed Martin.
Trailers
For over 10 years, Universal Engineering has produced a wide range of military trailers which are in service all over the world with the UK MOD and Prime Contractors.
As well as ‘build to print’ projects, Universal Engineering produce ruggedised military trailers that are tailor made to our customers own exacting specifications.
Examples of these include the XM High Mobility Skeletal Trailer, Type 011 IMMT Trailer, XM Panther Trailer and the High Mobility Support Vehicle Trailer. As well as the design and manufacture of trailers, we have also refurbished 34 Python Mine Field Clearance Trailers for the UK MOD which are currently in-service in Afghanistan.
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Typical Trailer Specification
The bodies/superstructures are located and retained by twist locks positioned at each end of the chassis crossmembers.
Auto-reversing disc brakes operate hydraulically from the drawbar unit, both of which conform to current EEC legislation.
The parking brake is ratchet operated.
An emergency break-away device is fitted.
The independent suspension is by coil springs and trailing arms.
Two rear wind down steady legs embodying the same side winding mechanism enables wheel changing without a separate jack.
Road lighting is fully EEC compliant.
Subsea Systems
Universal Engineering has a proven track record in the design and manufacture of subsea fabrications for the likes of Vetco Gray.
These units are designed and built to a high level and involve a pre-delivery inspection process that involved the x-ray of all welds. These units now sit on the sea bed for over 25 years.
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Subsea Systems (continued)
Subsea fabrications supplied include:
Subsea Distribution Units
Umbilical Termination Assemblies
Hydraulic Distribution Modules
Electrical Distribution Units
Subsea Control Module Bodies
SCM Test Stands
SCM Guide Funnels
Mudmats
ATMP
Universal Engineering have to date been awarded contracts to produce over 70 vehicles to a rolling Chassis stage which are in use with various armed forces throughout the world.
Designed and developed by Supacat Ltd in the early 80’s, the original 6x6 Supacat was the founder product of the company.
The ATMP can carry a substantial payload for a vehicle of its size which, combined with its ‘go anywhere’ ethos, has made it the vehicle of choice for many years. Already proven on a variety of military operations, the ATMP can be transported within and below a range of air platforms providing instant mobility support for airborne and air-mobile forces on the ground.
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ATMP Key Features
Autonomous unmanned ground vehicle for security and surveillence tasks
Continuous perimeter patrol of borders, airfields and high risk areas
Highly flexible reconnaissance vehicle with a variety of sensor options
Excellent tactical mobility and payload capability reducing the risk to soldiers lives and limbs
Effective and low risk event investigation
Rapid route inspection using highly mobile ugv
Achieve deterrence through ugv enduring presence
Payloads: eo/ir; gpr; ecm and more