Mat Fording system on a TATRA (8x8) truck
Description: This system has been developed by DRDO and has already been inducted in to the Indian Armed Forces.
The system ensures smooth movement of tracked as well as wheeled vehicles over difficult terrain.
The MAT is an assemble of extruded aluminium alloy planks interlocked to form a standard length of 50 meters, roused into a spool and mounted on TATRA 815 chassis supplied by BEML.
The mat and laying assembly can be mounted on other chassis too.
Features:
1. Laying and recovery operation achieved mechanically.
2. Powered by PTU on the carrier.
3. Width - 5 meters.
4. Provides good fordability in shallow water up to 1 meter.
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