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Sandek

The Sandek, designed and built by French firm JST, is an economical and effective rig designed to be independent. Although both tractor and trailer can be bought separately, it is rare to see them except as a unit. The sleeping area for the crew, spare ammo and tyres, solar panels and toolkit are all offered as standard, allowing the Sandek to continue working even when miles from a service station.

Sandek tractor: Sleeper cabover, extra-heavy chassis, large truck power plant, 10 solid tyres, driver, gunner, 2 turreted RRs with HEAT, improved fire extinguisher, sleeping area. Armour: F50, B30, L40, R40, T40, U25, 20-point fifth wheel armour, 6 10-point wheelguards. Top speed 160, HC 0. 14,135 lbs., $87,200.
Personal equipment: 85 lbs., 1 space.

Sandek trailer: 40’ van trailer, 8 solid tyres, 2 turreted RRs with HEAT TB, 2 RRs with HEAT B smart-linked to turret, flechette gun FL and FR, 3 linked MDs (B, L, R), gas streamer loaded with paint B, linked to MD B and all MDs, 14 flechette grenades (four linked T, 4 linked L, 4 linked R, F, B, all linked), bulk ammo box carrying 2 loads of RR HEAT ammo, flush solar panel mounted TF, IFE, 2 spare solid truck tyres, toolkit. Armour: F30, B60, LF45, RF45, LB45, RB45, TF30, TB45, UF30, UB30, 4 10-point wheelguards. 15,240 lbs., $59,050.

Sandek rig: Top speed 100, HC 1. 29,555 lbs., $146,250.
Cargo capacity: 30,445 lbs., 58 spaces.