[AMATMO]

i saw two similar tatra trucks on the ring road ,all the four wheels in the front can turn and they had also switched on the orange lights n the top of the cabin,something the what ministers cars have

[deepclutch]

Army uses which motorcycles ?same old enfield ones? :(

[NetfreakBombay]

Originally Posted by amit V8

can anyone tell me why are the wheels inclined like this?? a new kind of an axle or something else??

This truck is not laden.

Wheels are at an angle, probably to compensate for tons of load. That load should correct this angle.

[reddy6980]

Originally Posted by amit V8

can anyone tell me why are the wheels inclined like this?? a new kind of an axle or something else??

Even diesel autos tires are at a angle.once they are under load it becomes straight.

[DKG]

It appears like the truck has independent suspension at every wheel and the arm pivots around a central point on the chassis. When loaded the wheel will straighten.

Watch some amazing youtube videos of these Tatras. The way each wheel tracks the surface is a delight to watch. Its like a centipede in action

[akshay4587]

Originally Posted by deepclutch

Army uses which motorcycles ?same old enfield ones? :(

They had started using HHCD-100's few years ago
but now they are back To RE's for good.

[madan80]

Originally Posted by amit V8

can anyone tell me why are the wheels inclined like this?? a new kind of an axle or something else??

its done as a method of load bearing. when the truck is loaded the wheels bear down - and hence the road contact is better. you see the same on the greaves garuda autos as well.

But on the Tartra trucks (hope i got the spelling right) the wheels are bent like this so because they are self adjusting. I remember reading this in an Auto mag when they had just launched, the tech is that the wheels adjust to the terrain and then they are powered so that the truck can get out of sticky situations.

[deepclutch]

Originally Posted by akshay4587

They had started using HHCD-100's few years ago
but now they are back To RE's for good.

that means ,they dont have gun mounted motorcycles etc :( .

[akshay4587]

Originally Posted by deepclutch

that means ,they dont have gun mounted motorcycles etc :( .

Since I have been living in a Cantonment since past 18 years,I guess no
I have come across all kinds of vehicles used in battlefields.
but havent come across any 2 wheeled combat vehicle.

[ritz830]

@amit, prem, nithz, and the threadstarter

Coool pics. Awesome job. What camera phone do you guys use?

[Ram]

Originally Posted by amit V8

can anyone tell me why are the wheels inclined like this?? a new kind of an axle or something else??

Originally Posted by Proxima

^^
Ram (D-BHPian) might know. PM him if really interested.

It's because of the independently swinging half axles on the rigid central backbone chassis

Rigid Tube Central Backbone
The Tatra suspension system has a rigid central "backbone" tube chassis

This prevents torsion or bending of the chassis and superstructure, thus assuring safe and trouble-free transport of the missile systems, sensitive loads and special superstructures.

Also facilitates long chassis life, high ride comfort and permits faster off-road driving.

The driveline shafts and other components are covered and protected inside the "backbone" tube.
Also the chassis can operate "frameless".
So certain bodies can be fixed directly to the chassis crossmembers

Independent Swing Axles
There are independent swing half-axles:
Each wheel can move up and down independently.

This facilitates exceptional off-road mobility -- remarkably higher speed over obstacles
The swing half-axles are extremely resistant against impacts and shocks

Modular Component Design
The "modular" design gives a high degree of commonality between commercial and military models,
four-wheel-drive, six-wheel-drive, eight-wheel-drive and ten-wheel-drives.
It lets the designers customize for any wheelbase.


All side-axle and inter-axle differentials are lockable diffs.
Tatra military trucks also have a central tire inflation system (CTIS)

Ram

[deepclutch]

Originally Posted by akshay4587

Since I have been living in a Cantonment since past 18 years,I guess no
I have come across all kinds of vehicles used in battlefields.
but havent come across any 2 wheeled combat vehicle.

this is really sad.I have seen Pakistan's gun fixed bikes(looks like motocross ones!).and we are still on a 70 year old Enfield .even I own a bullet.but what is the use in a war with such a old hefty motorcycle?

[hellstar]

this is a nice thread , the pictures really are good.

I have seen the 8x8 tatra trucks quite often on the ring roads in bangalore.

The Tatra vehicles are really a class apart ...

[dr_know]

Great thread, to say the truth I have not seen many Armed forces vehicle in person. Very informative.!!!

[amit V8]

Originally Posted by Ram

It's because of the independently swinging half axles on the rigid central backbone chassis

Rigid Tube Central Backbone
The Tatra suspension system has a rigid central "backbone" tube chassis

Attachment 80211

This prevents torsion or bending of the chassis and superstructure, thus assuring safe and trouble-free transport of the missile systems, sensitive loads and special superstructures.

Also facilitates long chassis life, high ride comfort and permits faster off-road driving.

The driveline shafts and other components are covered and protected inside the "backbone" tube.
Also the chassis can operate "frameless".
So certain bodies can be fixed directly to the chassis crossmembers

Independent Swing Axles
There are independent swing half-axles:
Each wheel can move up and down independently.

Attachment 80212

This facilitates exceptional off-road mobility -- remarkably higher speed over obstacles
The swing half-axles are extremely resistant against impacts and shocks

Modular Component Design
The "modular" design gives a high degree of commonality between commercial and military models,
four-wheel-drive, six-wheel-drive, eight-wheel-drive and ten-wheel-drives.
It lets the designers customize for any wheelbase.


All side-axle and inter-axle differentials are lockable diffs.
Tatra military trucks also have a central tire inflation system (CTIS)

Ram

thanx, mr ram. got the idea. your xplanation is pretty nice.