Accession Number:

AD0753829

Title:

Remote-Controlled Bulldozer.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY FOREIGN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE VA

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1972-06-19

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

Hitache Senki of Japan has produced a new radio controlled bulldozer, Model T20VR, intended for operation in boggy terrain, zones of increased radioactivity, areas of fires and contaiminated areas. The control system transmitter and receiver have a transistor circuitry and operate in the 150 megohertz band. Special solenoid activated vales are employed which operate in response to radio signals. Interlocks and an emergency stop button are integral to the control circuit. Three forward and three reverse gears are provided. Minimum turning radius is 6 meters. Author

Descriptors:

• *BULLDOZERS
• *REMOTE CONTROL
• RADIO EQUIPMENT
• TERRAIN
• HAZARDS
• ENVIRONMENTS
• USSR

Subject Categories:

• Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE