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Bulldog arrives at the front line
4 Dec 06
Troops in Iraq are finding driving much easier following delivery of the first upgraded FV430 Mk3 Bulldog vehicles.
Bulldog returns from patrol
[Picture: MOD]
The delivery comes after successful trials in the UK and the Middle East confirmed that the Mk 3 vehicles are as reliable and robust as expected. The new engine and transmission give the vehicle improved performance and it is much easier to drive, resulting in less driver fatigue.
It is now fitted with additional armour and other improvements such as air conditioning. Bulldog can now also turn around within its own length which could be a life saver in a narrow street.
Over the next six months, more deliveries will be made to operations in Iraq as well as Afghanistan.
Bulldogs line up after the first test drive in Iraq
[Picture: MOD]
Lieutenant Colonel John Laidler from the DLO's Light Armoured Systems Support Integrated Project Team (LASS IPT) visited theatre to oversee the delivery of the vehicles to the 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets. He said:
"I met the vehicle crews and their commanders and helped fit the additional armour. I was able to explain the strengths of the new vehicle and gain feedback, which proved positive and constructive. This has been an exceptionally demanding project, but we met the deadlines and the vehicles deployed to Basra on time. This was achieved through the combined efforts of BAE Systems and its sub-contractors, LASS IPT, DLO movements staff and particularly the users."

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