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General Dynamics Team Successful In Cold Weather Trials For U.K. Specialist Vehicle

Gally Articola

Friday, June 21st, 2013

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General Dynamics [GD] and the Specialist Vehicle (SV) industry team said they have successfully completed cold-weather trials on the Mobile Test Rig (MTR), achieving another key risk reduction test ahead of the prototype stage and ensuring the vehicle’s operational capability for the coldest theaters. These trials follow testing of the cooling system under full load for assured operation in extremes of heat and mean that SV will have an operating envelope spanning 80°C, ensuring the British Army can operate globally…

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