Phoenix International's ATV - Prowler Light Tactical All Terrain Vehicle (LTATV)

The Prowler LTATV from Phoenix International Systems, Inc.’s All Terrain Vehicle division is the only light tactical wheeled vehicle of its class that is purpose built for the military, with its design and manufacture based on actual field recommendations and evaluation input from actual military operations.

Prowlers offer unique advantages that overcome the severe limitations and of generic recreational ATVs (including those “modified for military use”) in terms of endurance, reliability, operator control and safety. While similar in size and appearance to a typical ATV, the Prowler LTATV is completely different in operation, structural design and performance. Prowlers are faster, more rugged, reliable and stable, and can pull or carry greater payloads than any ATV-type vehicle made or modified.

Prowler: a proven internally transportable vehicle (ITV)

The Prowler is the only LTATV that is a proven Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV) for the lightest of cargo aircraft. Its weight and dimensional envelope allows it to be easily deployed in aircraft such as the CV-22 Tilt Rotor and CH-46/47/53 series helos. For deployment in the NH90, with its more restricted cargo/crew access dimension, ATV Corporation offers a “pivot lock” ROPS that eliminates any requirement for disassembly/assembly effort ensuring immediate deployment of a fully equipped and crewed vehicle upon touchdown.

Prowler light tactical vehicle applications

Prowler light tactical vehicles provide a light tactical mobility platform capability for use in non-traditional combat, reconnaissance and logistic support with an unmatched combination of mission critical characteristics:

• Rugged and reliable performance in any terrain or climate and at any altitude
• Easily deployed, including as an ITV by aircraft such as the CV-22 and CH-46, CH47and CH53 series helicopters
• Multi-mission configurable for assault, ISR, SAR or logistic support
• Unparalleled operator protection

Since its introduction in 2002, the Prowler has been deployed by military forces across a wide range of combat, reconnaissance and SAR missions around the world. Prowler field testing has resulted in enthusiastic AARs (after action reports) from the military, emphasizing the vehicle’s outstanding performance in terms of safety, endurance, reliability, and adaptability.

Unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platform

In addition to its classic mission, the versatile Prowler platform has been and is being used in a number of autonomous robotic and remotely controlled applications, including IED, mine sweeping, EOD and as a platform for DARPA grand challenge participants.

Prowler performance and features

Prowler hallmark all-terrain performance – exceptional stability, endurance, speed, power, reliability and versatility – is based upon the Prowler’s standard configuration that provides:

• Powerful v-twin liquid cooled engine
• Fully automatic dual range four-wheel-drive
• Front and rear extended range independent wishbone suspension system
• Automotive-style controls and engineering for minimal maintenance
• Sealed tubular steel frame construction with chromealloy steel ROPS and cargo racks
• EMT run flat tires and double reinforced rim wheels
• Low center of gravity, tight turning radius and high ground clearance
• Dual Hydraulic disc brakes and full engine braking on each of all four drive wheels
• Speed of up to 63 mph (4WD, hi-range)
• Payload capacity of 1600lb
• 2,550lb towing capacity (terrain dependent)
• 3,000lb wireless remote controlled winch

Availability under US Contract No. GS-03F-0056T

The Prowler is manufactured by all terrain vehicle corporation, a subsidiary of Phoenix International Systems, Inc. (Orange, California), an ISO AS9100 Certified SDVOSB Manufacturer that has been supplying state of the art COTS/MCOTS products in support of military operations since 1993.