Armored tactical vehicle with modular apparatus

Abstract

The invention described herein is a tactical assault and rescue vehicle system, in which the base vehicle is preferably a tracked multi-terrain loader with modular attachments that can be added and removed to the lifting unit of the base vehicle. The modular attachments comprise an assault and rescue platform, a powered extensible ram unit, and a vehicle extraction device. The system also provides a trailer for towing the base vehicle and acting as a mobile tactical operations center.

1 . An armored tactical assault and rescue vehicle, comprising:
 (a) an armored base vehicle derived from a commercially available multi-terrain loader platform, said multi-terrain loader platform including a powered lifting unit formed from a pair of spaced arms spanning between and connected to said arms;   (b) at least one modular attachment with a detachable coupling selectively attachable to and deployed from said mounting plate; and.   (c) said at least one modular attachment being selected from the group consisting of a tactical assault and rescue platform, a powered extensible breaching ram and a vehicle lifting assembly.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The armored tactical assault and rescue vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein said armored tactical assault and rescue platform includes a sliding front exit cover and pivoting side panels. 
     
     
         4 . The armored tactical assault and rescue vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein the armor of said armored tactical assault and rescue platform includes armor which is movable to provide a configurable barrier. 
     
     
         5 . The armored tactical assault and rescue vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein said armored tactical assault and rescue platform includes a rigid plating providing NIJ level 3 or higher protection thereto. 
     
     
         6 . The armored tactical assault and rescue vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein said powered extensible breaching ram includes a camera. 
     
     
         7 . The armored tactical assault and rescue vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein said powered extensible breaching ram includes a contact sensor and depth gauge. 
     
     
         8 . A tactical assault and rescue vehicle, comprising:
 (a) a base vehicle derived from a commercially available multi-terrain loader platform, said multi-terrain loader platform including a powered lifting unit formed from a pair of spaced arms with a mounting plate spanning between and connected to said arms;   (b) a vehicle lifting assembly with a detachable coupling selectively attached to and deployed from said mounting plate;   (c) a tactical assault and rescue platform with a detachable coupling selectively attachable to and deployed from said mounting plate, said tactical assault and rescue platform including a frame with shielding and floor attached thereto, one or more detachable storage units removably secured to said floor, and at least one seat, whereby personnel and supplies may be transported on said tactical assault and rescue platform; and   (d) a powered extensible breaching ram with a detachable coupling adapted to selectively attached to and deployed from said mounting plate.   
     
     
         9 . (canceled) 
     
     
         10 . The tactical assault and rescue vehicle of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 (e) a local cooling system; and   (f) a fire suppression system.   
     
     
         11 . The tactical assault and rescue vehicle of  claim 8 , further comprising a fan for repelling fire, smoke or chemical hazards. 
     
     
         12 . The tactical assault and rescue vehicle of  claim 8 , further comprising a stretcher attachment. 
     
     
         13 . The tactical assault and rescue vehicle of  claim 8  further comprising backup sensors for said vehicle. 
     
     
         14 . A tactical assault and rescue vehicle system, comprising:
 (a) a base vehicle derived from a commercially available platform, said platform including a powered lifting unit formed from a pair of spaced arms with a mounting plate spanning between and connected to said arms;   (b) at least one modular attachment with a detachable coupling adapted to selectively attachable to and deployed from said mounting plate, said modular attachment being selected from the group consisting of a tactical assault and rescue platform, a breaching ram, and a vehicle lifting assembly; and   (c) a trailer for transporting said base vehicle and said one or more modular attachments over public roadways, said trailer further comprising a mobile tactical operations center.   
     
     
         15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . The tactical assault and rescue vehicle system of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 (d) a secure wireless communication link; and   (e) a tactical acoustic system.   
     
     
         17 . The tactical assault and rescue vehicle system of  claim 14 , further comprising a tactical holding area defined by one or more partitions. 
     
     
         18 . The tactical assault and rescue vehicle system of  claim 14 , further comprising a tactical briefing board movable between a secure storage position and a deployed mounting position on said trailer. 
     
     
         19 . The tactical assault and rescue vehicle system of  claim 14 , further comprising at least two modular attachments with a detachable coupling adapted to selectively attach to and deploy from said mounting plate. 
     
     
         20 . The tactical assault and rescue vehicle system of  claim 14 , with a gross vehicle weight less than 17,000 pounds.