3. INTRODUCTION
• Baserunner is a 4x4 selectable gas / electric hybrid utility vehicle developed by
Textron Marine & Land Systems.
• A member of COMMANDO Utility vehicle line, it is designed to support unique
mission needs and can be deployed in both front line and rear echelon operational
theatres.
• The Baserunner vehicle was introduced during the International Defence
Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in February 2013.
• The COMMANDO utility vehicle line also includes the Survivable Combat Tactical
Vehicle (SCTV) system.
• It is part of the COMMANDO family of four-wheeled armoured vehicles, which
also includes Commando Select, COMMANDO Advanced and COMMANDO Elite.
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5. DESIGN
• The Baserunner COMMANDO utility vehicle features tubular steel
operator protective structure (OPS).
• It offers superior safety and reliability in wide spectrum of
missions.
• The forward compartment accommodates two personnel in bucket
seats, whereas the rear section is fitted with aluminium dump bed
for the carriage of cargo.
• The vehicle measures 2.93m-long, 1.92m-high and 1.33m-wide
overall. It has a gross vehicle weight of 771kg and a cargo bed
volume of 9.6ft³.
• It can carry a maximum load of 363kg (800lb) and a cargo bed
payload of 227kg (500lb), and has a towing capacity of 500lb.
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7. PROTECTION FEATURES
• The COMMANDO family of vehicles offers
mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) level
of protection.
• Its blast protection seats with three-point seat
belts offer enhanced protection for occupants
against explosions.
• The vehicle also integrates side safety nets.
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9. HYBRID POWER TRAIN
• The rear axle of the Baserunner vehicle is powered by a
four-cycle, 480cc V-Twin OHV engine, which generates a
power output of 16hp.
• It also features a 12V maintenance-free accessory outlet
with USB port and anelectrical starter / generator
system with solid-state regulator.
• The vehicle is fitted with helical gear differentials with
manual lock. The forward and reverse differential ratios
are 13.32:1 and 14.01:1, respectively.
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11. MOBILITY
• The Baserunner COMMANDO utility vehicle is equipped
with 25x10-12 uni-directional run flat, Kevlar-belted
tires, which offer superior mobility in rough terrain
conditions.
• A rack and pinion steering is fitted on the left side of the
vehicle.
• The Baserunner also features four-wheel hydraulic
service brakes and a hand-actuated parking brake.
• Its wheels are installed with disc brakes, while the rear
wheels are provided with drum brakes.
