G-WAGON

Project LAND 121 Phase 3A

Defending Australia and its National Interests

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Greater Versatility, Greater Lifespan and
Full Through-life Support
To ensure the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is provided with a state-of-the-art tactical
training capability, Defence and its industry partners, Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
Improved
Pty Ltd (MBAuP) and Haulmark Trailers (Australia) Pty Ltd, have delivered the current
generation Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons and trailers into service. Safety
The provision of ground mobility vehicles to the ADF provides our troops with a pervasive
capability. Army is the principal operator of the capability provided by the Field Vehicle,
Module and Trailer System with the Air Force also receiving the range of new vehicles,
modules and trailers.
In July 2012, the roll-out of the G-Wagons and matching Haulmark trailers commenced.
Between 2012 and 2016, the Defence project known as LAND 121 Phase 3A – Lightweight
and Light Capability will roll out more than 2200 G-Wagons and over 1900 matching
trailers to ADF units across Australia. The G-Wagon fleet will comprise ten mission-system
configurations: lightweight single cab carryall, light single cab carryall, command post,
surveillance and reconnaissance, ambulance, station wagon, panel van, dual cab canine,
line-laying module and general maintenance vehicle. With the exception of the line-laying
module, the range of specialist modules has been designed and manufactured by the
Australian company G.H. Varley Pty Ltd, a subcontractor to MBAuP.
The matching trailers, which are being provided by the Australian company Haulmark Trailers,
have been custom-designed specifically for the ADF G-Wagons and have a very robust
construction in order to survive the tough conditions under which they will operate.
The delivery of the G-Wagon marks a significant milestone as the first official delivery of
new equipment under Project LAND 121, the multi-billion dollar project to provide the next
generation of the ADF’s field vehicles and trailers.
This booklet will provide you with information about the ADF’s new lightweight and light
vehicle capability.

Paul McLachlan, AM, CSC

Major General
Head Land Systems
 OVERVIEW
Ten Mission Project LAND 121 is a multi-phase project that aims to provide field vehicles, modules and
trailers, as well as through-life support, with greater versatility and lifespan than the assets
System Variants currently in service.
LAND 121 seeks to deliver around 7500 protected and unprotected vehicles across the
range of lightweight, light, medium and heavy fleet segments. In addition, each category
will provide trailers to enhance payload-carrying capability and modules to enable specialist
functions.
LAND 121 Phase 3A Lightweight and Light Capability (LLC) is acquiring a fleet of lightweight
and light vehicles for tactical training. The fleet will comprise 2268 unprotected
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons, including specialist modules, and 1921 Haulmark trailers.
Together with the protected light vehicles planned to be procured under LAND 121 Phase 4,
the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons will replace the current fleet of Land Rovers.
The G-Wagon fleet will comprise ten mission system variants and will be delivered to Army
and Air Force units across Australia between July 2012 and 2016. The delivery of the trailers
will take place between July 2012 and 2016.
Current Generation
Tactical Training Capability
G-WAGON VARIANTS
Truck, Light, Single Cab, Carryall Truck, Light, Dual Cab, Canine
Truck, Lightweight, Single Cab, Carryall The role of the Canine variant is to provide high-mobility transport for Military
Truck, Lightweight, Single Cab, Panel Van Working Dogs (MWD) and their respective handlers (up to three dogs and their
The role of these variants is to provide high-mobility general purpose load handlers). While the vehicle is mainly used for transportation to job sites, the vehicle
transport. These variants are an essential component of support, sustainment, also holds the dog’s food, veterinary requirements and other stores. The Air Force will be
deployment and redeployment structure and are used to transport combat supplies, the primary user of this vehicle system.
materiel and replacement combat systems. These vehicles will accommodate two
people; a driver and a co-driver.

Truck, Light, Dual Cab, Command Post Mobile

The role of the Mobile Command Post variant is to provide high-mobility transport
Truck, Lightweight, Dual Cab, Station Wagon for command, control and communications elements within formation and unit
The role of the Dual Cab, Station Wagon variant is to provide high-mobility headquarters. While mobile, the vehicle will accommodate up to four personnel, who
transport for commanders, staff, liaison officers, reconnaissance parties and may consist of one driver, one section commander, and two signallers. In the static role,
some weapons systems. The vehicle provides a mobile platform for electronic the Vehicle may be operated alone, or as part of a larger command post.
communications equipment with a limited cargo carrying capability. The vehicle will
accommodate four people; a driver and a co-driver and two passengers/operators.
Truck, Light, Single Cab, Ambulance Truck, Light, Dual Cab, Line Laying Module
The role of the Ambulance variant is to provide high mobility medical transport The role of the Line Laying Module variant is to provide high-mobility transport
to enable the resuscitation and stabilisation of casualties from the point of for communications line laying and retrieval functions over significant distances
evacuation, or to point of land, air or sea evacuation. Normal operation will for land forces within deployable headquarters at brigade level and above.
include one Medical Attendant, although additional medical personnel may be carried Designed by Integrated Design & Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd, the Line Laying Module
to support seriously injured/ill patients if necessary. Two patients on stretchers or a will support the establishment of inter-node and intra-node cabling for a range of
combination of one stretchered patient, and three seated patients can be carried. communication services, including information systems and telephony.

Truck, Light, Dual Cab, General Maintenance Vehicle

The role of the General Maintenance Vehicle variant is to provide high-mobility
Truck, Light, Surveillance and Reconnaissance transport for a mobile work station for unit and field repair as well as internal
The role of the Surveillance and Reconnaissance variant is to provide high- stowage for tools, test equipment, repair parts and personal equipment. The
mobility transport to Regional Force Surveillance Units for conducting wide area General Maintenance Vehicle will normally be operated by two mechanics and have the
surveillance tasks. The vehicle, when on patrol, will normally be operated by three capacity for two additional passengers.
personnel, comprising of a Driver, Co-Driver and Rear Observer.
TRAILER VARIANTS
Trailer, Lightweight, Cargo Customised
The Lightweight Cargo is a single-axle trailer with a payload of 800 kg. The
trailer is designed to be towed behind the Mercedes Benz G-Wagon to
transport general stores and cargo.
for Australian
The Trailer, Lightweight, Cargo is an all-steel frame with an aluminium sheet
floor and a canvas canopy supported on three canopy bows.
Requirements

Trailer, Light, Cargo

The Trailer, Light, Cargo is a tandum-axle trailer with a payload of 1500 kg.
The trailer is designed to be towed behind the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon to
transport general stores and cargo, including the 16 kVA generator sets.
The Trailer, Light, Cargo is an all-steel frame with an aluminium sheet floor
and a canvas canopy supported on three canopy bows.
G-WAGON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 4x4 6x6 Transmission Payload (kg) Fuel Tank Engine Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) Towing Speed (km/h)
Nominal – capacity
95 L 55 L 200 L Without Winch Over Reduced First Class Second
Ancillary Ancillary unladen
winch Fitted Mirrors Roads Class Roads
STATION WAGON • 1200 • • 4820 5030 2140 1815 2225
SINGLE CAB CARRYALL • 1180 • • 5280 5490 2490 2160 2590
PANEL VAN • 1600 • • 4820 5030 2140 1815 2225
300 CDI
SINGLE CAB CARGO • 2390 • • (Common 6380 6590 2490 2140 2660
DUAL CAB CANINE • 1979 • • Rail-Diesel 6650 6860 2490 2150 2480 150 kg
Five speed Direct Injection)
DUAL CAB COMMAND POST Drawbar As per road
• fully automatic 1915 • • V6 cylinder 6700 6910 2490 2130 2210 80
MOBILE vertical speed limits
transmission turbocharged
SINGLE CAB AMBULANCE • 1330 (interim) • • 6335 6545 2490 2150 2790 loading
Engine (Euro 5)
SINGLE CAB SURVEILLANCE • 2200 (interim) • • • with 135 kw, 6565 6775 2490 2140 2565
AND RECONNAISSANCE 400 Nm torque
DUAL CAB LINE LAYING • 1200 • • 6240 6450 2490 2090 2490
DUAL CAB GENERAL • 2000 • • 6700 6910 2490 2130 2350
MAINTENANCE (estimated)
 THROUGH LIFE SUPPORT
Enhanced Levels The G-Wagon family of vehicles will be utilising similar in-service support to that currently
of Mobility and provided to the Land Rover fleet it is replacing.
A standalone support contract was signed with Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
Operational on 29 October 2008. It has an initial contract period of 15 years from Through Life Support
Commencement Date, with three options to extend, each of seven years.
Functionality The Support Contract provides for a range of services under the headings of Engineering
Support, Maintenance Support and Supply Support and is based on an agreed rate-of-effort.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd Smarter and More
A company of the Daimler Group, Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
Pty Ltd (MBAuP) is the importer and wholesaler for a range of
vehicles. Under LAND 121 Phase 3A MBAuP is proud to supply
Environmentally
the ADF with its G-Wagon vehicle, which is currently in service with
more than 60 armies worldwide. Friendly
MBAuP enjoys a strong, long-standing relationship with the
ADF, having first delivered products to the ADF in 1978. MBAuP Technology
employs over 1000 people and engages over 400 small-to-medium
enterprises in Australia.

Haulmark Trailers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Haulmark Trailers (Australia) Pty Ltd, established in 1963, is a wholly
Australian-owned company with sites in Brisbane, Sydney and
Darwin.
Haulmark has a history of providing trailers to the ADF and industry.
It has established a reputation for building quality products that
are designed, engineered and developed to suit the unique
requirements of each customer.

G.H. Varley Pty Ltd

A proudly family-owned company, the Varley Group is one of the
oldest companies in the Hunter region of New South Wales. Varley
has over 125 years of expertise in light and heavy engineering,
including the fabrication of aluminium, stainless steel, ferrous and
non-ferrous materials, machining, vehicle body building, auto
electrics, fibreglass, painting and panelling.
Varley is producing modules for LAND 121 Phase 3A as a
subcontractor to MBAuP.
CONTACTS
Land Vehicle Systems Branch
Level 8
Defence Plaza Melbourne
661 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000

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