Type: Sandia Heavy Industries Hog Series Light Utility Vehicle
Chassis Type: Wheeled (Small)
Mass: 3,000 kg
Equipment Rating: C/B-C-B/B
Equipment Mass
Chassis/Controls: 746 kg
Engine/Trans: ICE 600 kg
Cruise MP: 6
Flank MP: 9
Fuel: 1250 km 75 kg
Heat Sinks: 0 0 kg
Turret: 0 kg
Armor Factor (BAR 2): 8 128 kg
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Front: 1 2
R/L Side: 1 2/2
Rear: 1 2
Weapons & Ammo Location Mass
None - -
Crew: 1
Cargo
1,072 kg Standard, 3 Doors (Rear, R/L Sides)
Notes: Off-Road & Tractor Chassis & Controls Modifications
4 Passengers + 1 Crew Seats
Cost: 6,552 C-bills
Length: 4.25m
Width: 2.00m
Height: 2.00m
Type: Sandia Heavy Industries Hog Series Light Utility Vehicle
Chassis Type: Wheeled (Small)
Mass: 4,500 kg
Equipment Rating: C/B-C-B/B
Equipment Mass
Chassis/Controls: 1118 kg
Engine/Trans: ICE 900 kg
Cruise MP: 6
Flank MP: 9
Fuel: 1380 km 125 kg
Heat Sinks: 0 0 kg
Turret: 0 kg
Armor Factor (BAR 2): 8 128 kg
Internal Armor
Structure Value
Front: 1 2
R/L Side: 1 2/2
Rear: 1 2
Weapons & Ammo Location Mass
None - -
Crew: 1
Cargo
2,079 kg Standard, 1 Door (Rear Tailgate)
Notes: Off-Road & Tractor Chassis & Controls Modifications
1 Passenger + 1 Crew Seats
Cost: 8,977 C-bills
16,814 C-bills (with Manipulator)
Length: 4.35m
Width: 2.00m
Height: 2.00m
Light utility vehicle models are, of course, a dime a dozen. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands in use across the sphere of human occupied space, although many of the designs are just a minor modification to a basic vehicle design.
One minor concern, Sandia Heavy Industries Transport division, offers a line of LUV they call the Hog, many others derisively call it the Pig. The Hog series is based on a common chassis for 2 weight classes of truck: 3,000 kg and 4,500 kg. The smaller of the 2 uses a standard 4x4 wheel arrangement while the heavier model is a 6x6. The drive train is fairly conventional utilizing a slide-in power pack and hub mounted electric motors. Although the ICE power pack is the most commonly fitted to the basic chassis fuel cells and battery powered models are available. And with some modification to the chassis the power pack can be changed to a different type if needs require it.
One thing that sets the Hog apart from the average light utility vehicle design is that it was designed from the ground up to be off-road capable. Most LUV designs start with a lighter duty road-only chassis and modify it for off-road use.
The 2 different weight classes of vehicle available come in a variety of basic configurations, the 2 most popular being the panel van design for the 3000 and a flat bed for the 4500. Hard tops versions of both vehicles are by far the most common but soft tops are available for both.
The Hog also has a variety of options available and after-market accessories of all sorts are available in just about any auto parts store. One not so commonly available option is a pintle mount for infantry class support weapons. The standard pintle offered by SHI can support weapons of up to 100 kg. A remote turret is also available, which is operated from a computer console, usually set up at one of the rear seat positions. Another option, usually fitted at the factory is a light materiel crane. This option is not very common however since the LMC costs as much as the base vehicle.
The Hog series is found most commonly in the Federated Suns outback where its rugged, simple design is greatly appreciated for its low maintenance requirements. The truck is not often seen beyond the FS outback, however, since LUV designs are so common.
The Sandia Hog: if you have to wallow in the mud do it with a Hog.
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