PMC Armored Ambulance SRDP project

[jepot]

The PMC has again come uo with an innovative project of developing its own armored ambulance.  An off shoot of the LARSU project, the PMC utilized an earlt V150 model and upengined to be converted further to an armored ambulance, the first ever for the Corps.



overview of the vehicle



initially conceptualized location of non- ambulatory patient



CG CSSB inspecting the vehicle

At this point, the internal configuration is already being developed after externals had been modified to suit the needs of a dedicated armored ambulance.  Inasmuch as there are a lot of limitations that this project has so far ( and continues ) to encounter, the armored ambulance is expected to be operational within a month, after training an appropriate crew.

More info to come as the project progresses...

 

[40niner_com]

Thanks, Sir Jep for the Pix... Ganda nung innovation.

Take note yung front profile niya, ginawang parang ASV-150.  Headlights are being lowered into the sloping hull, instead of it being on top of the inclining 'glacis'.

Is this unit, the old V150-#314?  How many unit are currently being converted or being planned for conversion?   Any news if they'll come up with the planned Mortar modification?  Yung 'roof' modification mey hatch pa ba or totally enclosed.

[mordoc]

nice one to save life we need a armored ambulance 

[gagamba]

galing nama.

[opus]

Philippine Marine Corps CSSB Armored Field Ambulance project

The recent upgrade of 12 Marine V150S armored personnel carriers to V150ST standard involved replacing the engines and transmissions with more powerful ones in common with V300 armored vehicles operated by the Corps.  The best of the 12 older engines that were replaced were then earmarked towards reviving old derelict V100 and V150 (short wheelbase) APCs to serve as armored ambulances and casualty evacuation vehicles.  Progress on the first of these vehicle is shown below.

One of the candidate vehicles....  an old, non-functioning APC. Originally it was thought to be a V100 because of the configuration but a closer look at the manufacturer's markings showed it to be an early model V150.



Engine from the V150S installed and cleaning up the edge of a plate for the raised roof.



Positioning the new roof.



New wider doors.  Actually two doors welded together.



Stretcher position. Note the raised roof which allows medical personnel to tend to the patient.



In addition to the V150 APCs one V300 has also been earmarked as an ambulance, resources permitting.

Medical instrumentation is what's on hand at this point.  The vehicles can be used for casualty evacuation to a field hospital or medical facility but with the appropriate equipment they can function as full-blown ambulances.  If any one has access to patient vital signs monitors, donations of these items will be very much appreciated.  PM the mods for details.

[opus]

Hehe, paper model kaagad ang inatupag.

[PAFunixGeek]

Thanks for the pix sir Jeff.    This project will surely be put to good use!

(btw, that star looks mighty nice on sir M's collar)

[spiderweb6969]

 

beside being an armoured ambulance, theres potential for other users like mortar carrier, command vehicles and platform for SAM like Misral.....see below, almost similar.


command vehicle with raised roof


V200 MTR.....i think it's 81mm mortar....but without the raised roof


V200/RBS 70 SAM (a smaller rounded roof was raised)

[darthnbs]

Galing talaga ng  motivation ng mga Marines ah! 

[opus]

Teka, merge ko na ang topics. 

[jepot]

The project is a byproduct of the PMC getting adequate equipment  ( cutters, metal, etc) to fabricate and partly manufacture certain elements deemed needed by its armor assets to enhance their capabilities- an example is the rear weapons stations that the PMC, through the CSSB is focusing in strengthening by using now cadloy steel and not just spaced armor to enhance survival of both crew and vehicle.


Rest assured the PMC is setting its sights in coming up with more materiel, albeit modifications of what it already has.  Ans as noted in a post below, there are other possbilities in converting existing frames, with the improved capability of the PMC to undergo SRDP projects.

All these are part of the PMC tradition of making do with what they have and improving if capable - read: the original "Lakas Loob" and its descendants, Talisman, etc.

 

[COUPmander Yoda]

I would not be surprised to see this armored ambulance make it in time for the PMC anniversary in November.  Last November anniversary, there was an exhibit of the vehicles at SM Mall of Asia.

[darthnbs]

The project is a byproduct of the PMC getting adequate equipment  ( cutters, metal, etc) to fabricate and partly manufacture certain elements deemed needed by its armor assets to enhance their capabilities- an example is the rear weapons stations that the PMC, through the CSSB is focusing in strengthening by using now cadloy steel and not just spaced armor to enhance survival of both crew and vehicle.

Sirs, in relation with the cutters, has anyone seen the potential of waterjet cutting for Philippine Military purposes? The US Army uses this technology to manufacture parts for their vehicles. OCC (Orange County Choppers) acquired a 3D waterjet cutter that is capable of cutting non-flat metal surfaces.

http://www.flowcorp.com/

[jepot]

I would not be surprised to see this armored ambulance make it in time for the PMC anniversary in November.  Last November anniversary, there was an exhibit of the vehicles at SM Mall of Asia.

We would rather deploy this vehicle operationally than use it for a parade  or for eye candy purposes...

 

[Cafgu]

This project is looking good. Kudos to CSSB. Nice pics sir J.   

Padagdag:

Alam nating lahat na vurnerable sa RPG ang mga armour assets ng AFP maliban lang sigu ro sa LVTH. 

If CCSB is rebuilding these 150 units bakit hindi na lang lagyan o balutin nang 2nd layer using ½ inch marine plywood ang original frame.  The plywood cut outs can be installed raised 2-3 inches from the original frame using stud bolts or Hilti expanding bolts set-drilled to the frame.  I know it is easier said than done but I hope they'll consider it.

A gap of 2 to 3 inches should be enough to cause premature detonation of a RPG charge outside thus saving the vehicle and its crew.

My guesstimate is that it would cost between P30K-50K to do each unit.  That's definitely much cheaper than losing a unit and its crew.  Remember we lost a M113 and 9 troopers to a lone RPG attacker in Kauswagan Lanao during the 2000 campaign.  Alam ko sa field pag may operation noon yung mga taga PALAD tinatalian nang plywood ang gilid ng units nila as improvised protection, so ginagawa na talaga to.  It looked shabby but it's better than SNAFU.

Marine plywood is lightweight, durable, and should be cheaper to install compared to metal trellis used on US Strykers. The plywood “skin” will also serve as an added protection against small arms and MG fire.

My 2c.