6x6 Perentie Ambulance Variant

Nomenclature: Truck, Ambulance, Light, 4 litter, FFR, Winch, MC2.
Liability Code: 74505
Role: To transport up to eleven personnel, including driver (4 litter patients or 8 seated patients and 2 medical assistants)
Description: This ambulance is a six wheeled vehicle designed specifically for military use. The vehicle is based on the Land Rover 110 series commercial, but with and extended chassis and an additional axle. The Ambulance is a constant four wheel drive, with selective six wheel drive for negotiating difficult terrain.

Information: Some applications will require the towing of a trailer of up to 900kg mass. Chassis modifications include points for a helicopter sling, shipping tie down and vehicle recovery points. The cab can accommodate up to three persons. The ambulance module is mounted on the vehicle chassis in the same manner as the cargo tray body. The module is equipped with a 24 volt electrical system which provides power to the radio system, lighting and the medical equipment. The remainder of the vehicle operates on a 12 volt system. The ambulance module can accommodate up to four litter casualties (Stretchers), or up to eight seated casualties as well as the medical assistant. Seatbelts are provided for all positions. Apart from some hoses and wiring, the module is completely self contained and can be readily attached or detached from the vehicle. While the modules on the Mitsubishi Canter vehicles appear to be the same, the mounting points for the Canter is completely different and are not compatible. This vehicle is only complianced for 3 passengers in the cab.

For more photographs of the Land Rover 110 6x6 Ambulance from Ian Withnall please visit his page of 6x6 Ambulance Photographs here.