ولف (مركبة مدرعة)

Wolf armoured vehicle
Wolf armoured vehicle
النوع	Armoured vehicle
مكان الأصل	Israel
تاريخ الخدمة
في الخدمة	2006–current
يستخدمه	Israel Defense Forces
تاريخ الانتاج
المصمم	Hatehof
الصانع	Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Carmor Integrated Vehicle Solutions
No. المُنتج	150
المواصفات
الوزن	8 tonnes
الطول	5.75 meters
العرض	2.38 meters
الارتفاع	2.35 meters
المحرك	6-litre V8 turbo-diesel 325 BHP; Diesel
نقل الحركة	Five speed automatic

The Wolf Armoured Vehicle (بالعبرية: זאב‎) is an armoured personnel carrier, used mainly by the Israeli Defence Force. It was created to provide a better handling and better protected armoured vehicle than the M113 (Bardelas). The Wolf is a heavily armoured crew carrier, manufactured by the company Carmor. It combines a commercial truck's speed and maneuverability and APC-like armour, qualities necessary for low-intensity confrontation. The Wolf's chassis is based on a Ford F-550 truck, and is equipped with a 6-litre V8 engine. The engine is combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission, which drives all four wheels, making this a four-by-four.

الخلق

المفهوم والشراء

The idea for the Wolf was born from the need of transporting soldiers safely during missions in an urban environment, and in peacekeeping missions. Recently^[] the Israeli Ministry of Defense ordered 150 Wolf Armoured Vehicles from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and an order for Carmor, for some to be used in urban combat. This is currently^[] in production. The vehicle's first reported use was by the Israel Defense Forces in Operation Bringing Home the Goods on 14 March 2006.

البناء

The Wolf consists of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Ford F-550 chassis modified by Manning Equipment, an OEM up-fitter located in Louisville, KY so it can be easily maintained anywhere. It is equipped with a diesel,ستة litre 325 HP engine and automaticخمسة speed transmission. It can weigh up toثمانية tonnes. The automotive systems require no changes when the armor is applied. The armor protects crew compartment, automotive elements and wheels. The armor envelope is built independently from the chassis, so it is possible to use the same armor envelope on another chassis (of the same model) when the chassis goes out for service.

التصميم

The vehicle is completely protected, including the wheels, which have run flat tires. The armour is ثلاثة طن كبيرs (3,048 kغ), and is not critical to the Wolf's overall weight, since its maximum load isثمانية طن كبيرs (8,128 kغ). All of the doors of the vehicle are bulletproof, including the engine and gearbox compartments. There are six doors—four on the sides and two at the rear—which enables troops to get in and out easily and quickly with all of their equipment. The vehicle interior is equipped with a double air conditioning system, seats and brackets for items that a soldier might need. Since no major changes have been done to the F-550 chassis, except the addition of armor, the vehicle does not have any problems with engine overheating or handling. The Wolf weighs approximatelyثمانية طن كبيرs (8,128 kغ), and can carry a crew of up to 12 personnel, with an additional 2 stretch beds, if necessary. The doors are designed for a quick getaway. Most of the original parts were kept, with the only notable changes being the rear axle and tires.^[]

المشغلون

Map of Wolf armoured vehicle operators in blue

المشغلون الحاليون

Wolf Armoured Vehicles of the Romanian Military Police

البرازيل - Military Police of São Paulo State
جورجيا - at least 13 operated by both military and police units.
إثيوپيا - Ethiopian National Defense Forceخمسة bought, 70 more to be made under local production.
إسرائيل - Israeli Defense Forces.
مقدونيا - used by law enforcement agencies.
رومانيا - used by the Military Police units of the Romanian Land Forces.

معرض صور

مركبة ولف بعد حتى استهدفها حزب الله بثلاث مقذوفات كورنت في 1 سبتمبر 2019.

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المراجع

^ The Wolf’s Debut on TV « Spirit of Entebbe
^ "Hatehof Specifications". Hatehof. Archived from the original on 2007-05-16. Retrieved November 2007. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ "Product name". RAFAEL. Retrieved November 2007. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ Sa'adat, Ze'evi assassins surrender to IDF forces | Jerusalem Post
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-08-11. Retrieved 2014-07-29. CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "On the 20th anniversary of its independence, Georgia staged the largest military parade since the August war 2008. On May 26 tanks, weapons and soldiers marched in review in front of the Parliament to mark two decades of independent Georgia. The Ministry of Defence showcased state-of-the-art equipment. Opened by “boxes” of soldiers, the parade featured eight “Didgori” type armored cars (of both modifications), a Turkish armored car “Edger”, thirteen U.S. armored Hammer cars and thirteen Israeli armored “Wolf” and nine Ukrainian cargo trucks with soldiers. The Israeli “Wolf” first appeared in May 2009 at Mukhvrovani"
Irakli Aladashvili. The independence parade – a showcase of military technology // "Georgia Today", № 563 (27 May - 2 June 2011)
^ http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?157891-Georgian-Army-Navy-and-Air-Force&p=5669949&viewfull=1#post5669949
^ http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?135826-ARM-photo-and-video-thread&p=4140581&viewfull=1#post4140581