CAMEL (Concept for Advanced Military Explosion-mitigating Land)

History

The CAMEL (Advanced Military Explosion Mitigation Land Concept) demonstrator was unveiled at the Pentagon's first "Lab Day" in 2015 - an exhibit that showcases a variety of advanced projects that could potentially be used in the military in the future. The featured vehicle is an 8x8 wheeled example offering the latest and future applications of occupant survivability.

At the heart of the CAMEL is an MRAP (Mine Resistant, Ambush Resistant) vehicle designed to provide point protection for its occupants and onboard systems against Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and mine hazards.

Using CAMEL, engineers can take a "clean" approach, putting the occupant at the heart of the design - a stark contrast to another mission-oriented vehicle offering. The nature of the wheeled product gives the battlefield a high profile, but also excellent ground clearance - ideal for off-road touring over rough terrain and keeping the occupants safe from possible explosions beneath the vehicle.

The vehicle includes a number of features based on lessons learned by the United States fighting insurgents in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The main quality that reduces hull explosions is the V-shaped hull design, a proven design feature seen in a variety of modern armored cars and trucks. A large cabin is located at the rear of the vehicle, and its passengers sit in two rows facing each other. Their seats are explosion-proof and can bounce back when the fuselage is in motion to reduce the explosive force that can fully lift a military vehicle into the air. A large rectangular door with a foldable ramp extension was fitted to the rear of the fuselage to allow free entry and exit of infantry.

The Remote Weapon System (RWS) is mounted on top of the hull to provide support/suppression fire without the risk of gunner fire and other battlefield hazards. The driver's and commander's compartments are state-of-the-art, with full-color LCD and button/touch systems and vision modules that enhance basic situational awareness with more advanced electronics.

As a "technology demonstrator", CAMEL is only intended to promote safety and survivability features and does not represent a series-oriented vehicle. These features may one day be incorporated into future designs or modernization programs for existing vehicle families.

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