BackTrail
Operational requirements
- Extend combat capability, time and distance by a significant factor
- Deal with the challenge of distance and accessibility between the combat units and the logistics units
- Reduce the risks associated with re-supply
- Extended operation periods of semi-independent units operating dispersed for without continuous or contiguous support from higher echelons
BackTrail: a change in concept
- A BackTrail attached to the combat forces gives them more breathing room and extended operation time, without hindering their maneuverability and performance
- One BackTrail with fuel and one with ammunition can extend a company operation time by 50%
- Enables adjustment and distribution of supplies among vehicles and neighboring units
- Can be towed to battle by AFVs and towed back for re-supply by ‘softer’ vehicles and trucks
Versatile BackTrail for Multiple Uses
- Fuel module: 6000 liters (~1500 gallons) with independent refuelling apparatus
- Ammunition module: about 175 tank ammunition rounds (120mm)
- General usage module:
- Small arms ammunition, grenades, mortar shells etc.
- Spare parts
- Food and water
- Medical equipment
- Explosives
- Heavy loads module
- Power pack unit
- Generator
- Camping and HQ equipment
Summary of capabilities
| Multiple uses: | ammunition, fuel, food and water, maintenance equipment, explosives, medical and other general purposes |
| Variety of activities: | armored forces, long range patrols, peace-keeping, artillery, engineering, HQ |
| Loading capacity: | up to 8 tons of equipment |
| Durability: | in all terrain where AFVs operate. Strong & durable frame, heavy duty suspension designed and built for extreme weather and field conditions |
| Maneuverability: | almost no limitations whether driving forward, reverse or making sharp turns |
| Hitching: | attached to and towed by any AFV with a shackle on each side |
| Detaching: | quick and easy detachment, also from inside the AFV |
| Reloading: | BackTrail can be detached and left behind the front lines, then be towed by another vehicle to the rear echelons for reloading |
| Driving requirement: | no special driving skills or knowledge are required |
