Last month, I was part of the Asian Trucker team that was heading to Port Dickson for an event with Shell. Along the way there were fi ve tanks coming up the highway on the opposite way. These tanks looked pretty cool I must say. This incident, has led me to do some research about military trucks and I found Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles.

Part of the globe-spanning Rheinmetall Group – also a major supplier of automotive components – Rheinmetall Defence has long been a prominent member of the international defence and security industry. As a top European supplier of army technology, they offer an extensive array of military hardware that enhances the mobility, reconnaissance capabilities, lethality and survivability of troops deployed in harm’s way, and also enables the networking of national and international systems. Rheinmetall has spent years pioneering new technologies for protecting friendly forces, systematically expanding its range of products in this critical fi eld. RMMV offers several different military trucks, however my focus here will be on the
“Extreme Mobility Truck System”.

This particular military truck has caught my attention because of the powerful looks that it has. The unique box-type frame’s unique feature is its 100% torsion stiffness. The extremely torsion – resistant box frame with hollow longitudinal members and welded tubular cross-members makes the SX a class of its own. Its unique design allows the suspension to absorb even extreme terrain irregularities. The SX offers a stable driving experience even during fast off- road driving.

The secret behind the SX’s extreme mobility and adaptability lies in its progressive coil- spring suspension with an extremely long spring travel path. Other highlights include the optional Hydropneumatic rear axle suspension with integrated, regulated, load-dependent shock absorbers-driving stability under even the toughest conditions.

The engine, cooling system and converter are combined in a compact power pack located behind and below the cab. With its unique off-road capabilities and torsion rigidity, the SX sets the benchmark in off-road mobility. It can even navigate terrain