Super silent military motorcycle "SilentHawk"

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The US Army expects to receive new silent hybrid motorcycles that are designed to carry out covert operations, including night ones. Hidden tales will help the special forces soldiers to get close to the enemy almost unnoticed. Back in 2014, the Pentagon's Advanced Research Programs Authority (DARPA) began work on a program codenamed SilentHawk. The purpose of this program was to create an off-road ultra-quiet motorcycle, the main purpose of which is participation in special operations.

As a result of the preliminary selection, representatives of the Pentagon chose a project that was provided by Alta Motors and Logos Technologies. It was these two firms that received the funding required to translate ideas into reality. The low-noise military off-road motorcycle makes it a special power plant - an electric motor with a hybrid system of energy supply.

Under normal conditions, that is, being far enough away from the locations of the special operation, the SilentHawk motorcycle will be able to move at the expense of the energy generated by the generator associated with the universal internal combustion engine. Its versatility lies in the fact that diesel fuel, gasoline, alcohol, and even jet fuel are suitable as fuel. Such an omnivorous engine will be a serious advantage of the device, especially in the conditions of special operations in the enemy's rear on its territory or simply in a large separation from its own services and supply bases.

Super silent military motorcycle "SilentHawk"


At the same time, if the need for stealthy movement arises, the SilentHawk motorcycle can be easily transferred to a fully electric drive, in this mode it will receive energy from the installed rechargeable batteries. In this mode of operation, the motorcycle should not make noise exceeding 55 dB, it is below the sound level during normal conversation of two people. In a more “loud” mode of operation, when an internal combustion engine (ICE) is used, the noise emitted by this military motorcycle should not exceed the threshold in 75 dB, which is comparable to the sound that a normal household vacuum cleaner produces.

The basis of the future military motorcycle was taken already existing racing electric motorcycle RedShift MX production company Alta Motor. The company Logos Technologies in 2014 year has already conducted tests of the hybrid installation for this motorcycle. In the new motorcycle chassis from the company Alta Motor should be combined with the new engine from the company Logos Technologies. Currently, the program to create SilentHawk has moved to the second phase of implementation, which will consist in the development of a fully functional model of a military motorcycle. For the development of the first prototype companies 18 months are given. After the expiration of this period, the campaign to conduct extensive field trials of this two-wheeled novelty should start. It is worth noting that the demands of the military, which will be presented to the new combat vehicle, are not yet fully defined.

SilentHawk should be a special motorcycle with a hybrid engine, which will be designed for reconnaissance missions. According to the employees of Logos Technologies, which is working on the creation of a hybrid power plant for this unit, the motorcycle can perfectly move even on the most difficult surface, while it will accelerate to speed in 88 km / h (55 miles / hour). It is assumed that the first valid prototypes of this motorcycle will be tested only through 1,5 of the year.



An interesting point is such a detail as a removable engine. It is reported that the engine can be simply removed, after which the bike will not just weigh less, but also be able to turn into a fully-fledged fully electric motorcycle. Only on a single charge of installed batteries will it be able to travel up to 80 kilometers (50 miles). But in the future, the performance of the reserve when using an electric motor may change, as currently work is continuing to improve the design of this promising military vehicle.

After dismantling the internal combustion engine, the resulting free space can be used to accommodate any suitable cargo. For example, instead of an internal combustion engine, you can install spare parts, communications equipment, ammunition, or any other equipment you need to complete a specific mission. This solution significantly increases the functionality of the motorcycle and its versatility as a light transport platform. In addition, this solution easily turns the SilentHawk into a full-fledged electric motorcycle.

Prior to that, the American command of special operations had already tried to use the Zero MMX motorcycle for similar purposes, but this idea was finally abandoned. The reason for the failure was the short duration of the motorcycle from the installed batteries - a total of 2 hours.



On the other hand, just a couple of years ago, the emergence of such technologies in the modern arms market was difficult to imagine. However, today a hybrid military motorcycle has become almost a reality, which is already almost embodied in the metal. Just imagine the picture when a group of elite commandos secretly sneaks into the enemy rear on silent all-terrain motorcycles, which for the enemy becomes a complete surprise. The enemy can simply be taken by surprise. It is this picture that the American generals expect to see as a result after the motorcycle with a hybrid power plant is finally ready and goes to combat units.

Information sources:
http://www.qwrt.ru/news/2751
http://www.ridus.ru/news/175817
http://www.motonews.ru/news.moto?id=11536
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  1. +2
    15 January 2015 08: 07
    did not try to deliver pedals, not ??? Finally it would be silent ... laughing
    1. avt
      +5
      15 January 2015 09: 29
      Quote: smerx24
      pedals did not try to deliver, not?

      Imagine Kharlamov and Davydov, well known today as Harley Davidson, started with pedals. At least they started it. The Japanese now world-famous so generally after the war put army motors on bicycles. If this unit is inexpensive, it is a very valuable thing! Looks very much like cars on which they jump on different slides at competitions, but the same reconnaissance groups should ride, not to go on foot, again, and not so sorry to lose as "Ivek" what. In short - a mechanical donkey, if really the cost-effectiveness is sustained, as in its time with "Willis".
      1. +1
        15 January 2015 16: 07
        Quote: avt
        Imagine Kharlamov and Davydov, now known as Harley Davidson, starting with the pedals.

        Among domestic motorcycle enthusiasts there is a bike that the founders of the Harley-Davison brand are emigrants from Odessa, Kharlamov and Davydov. Although the origins of the company were one hundred percent Americans, who had a rather vague idea of ​​faraway Russia. But Arthur Davidson was well versed in business, his brother Walter was one of the founders of motorcycle sports, William Harley was the engineering brain of the company, and the oldest of all - William Davidson - laid the foundation for the financial strength of the company.
        The completely original motorcycle, which is officially considered the first Harley-Davidson, was built in 1903. This model has been preserved to this day and hidden in the sarcophagus is carefully stored in the lobby of the main office of the company.
        1. avt
          0
          15 January 2015 16: 21
          Quote: Bayonet
          Among domestic motorcycle enthusiasts, a bike goes,

          Or maybe a bike, to be honest, I was not interested in the origins of the company so meticulously as the aviation theme is closer, so maybe you are right, there were definitely pedals on the first "Harleys". smile
          1. 0
            15 January 2015 20: 08
            Quote: avt
            pedals on the first "Harleys" were definitely.

            There were, that's right! Here is a good article with a ton of illustrations http://smotorom.ru/obzor/motorcycles_harley-davidson_history_3310
        2. 0
          15 January 2015 20: 33
          Quote: Bayonet
          Arthur Davidson was well versed in business, his brother Walter was one of the founders of motorcycle sports, William Harley was the engineering brain of the company, and the oldest of all - William Davidson - laid the foundation for the financial strength of the company.
    2. 0
      15 January 2015 10: 26
      Do not forget to patent. Pedals are cool.
      1. +1
        15 January 2015 15: 47
        Quote: Taram Taramych
        Pedals are cool.

        Rather - STUPID! And the car is very interesting.
    3. 0
      15 January 2015 14: 45
      Quote: smerx24
      did not try to deliver pedals, not ???

      There were cyclists in the fascist army, so pedals are not news.
  2. 0
    15 January 2015 08: 55
    Amused ... Silence is good, but what about the stealth mode and complete invisibility?
    And then the enemy’s reconnaissance will detect, using optics, or radar ...
  3. 0
    15 January 2015 09: 20
    Then a quadric would be adapted ..... And then a motorcycle is not serious ....
    1. -1
      15 January 2015 10: 42
      how is moto not serious? Moto has an advantage in width and suspension travel.
      In general, this idea is another cut of the budget!

      "... Just imagine the picture when a group of elite special forces secretly sneaks into the enemy's rear on silent off-road motorcycles, which becomes a complete surprise for the enemy. You can simply take the enemy by surprise ..." - thought naive checkers) and ours improved the infrared system vision and homing heat heads. and here these hapless special forces are already caught by surprise)))
      1. +1
        15 January 2015 17: 11
        Quote: Xzistant
        homing heat heads.

        Where was it to use the above for people?
        1. 0
          16 January 2015 11: 28
          it all depends on the tasks, IMHO. If the goal is to calculate and destroy it is possible to work out of something substantial.
          You understand very well that the end justifies any means, especially during the database.
  4. +5
    15 January 2015 10: 55
    cool thing. two years ago there was an announcement of an idea and the first concept photo.
    I thought that they abandoned, but nifiga!
    civilian models would be like that. at a normal price. for hunting.
    1. +2
      15 January 2015 11: 23
      At a normal price? Are you laughing? DARPA is a specialized structure such as our Skolkovo. A serial moto will cost tens, or even hundreds of thousands of $. Of course, until the Chinese pull themselves up with an analog. But everything will be simpler for them: a motor from a chainsaw and lead batteries.
      1. +1
        15 January 2015 15: 53
        Quote: MooH
        Of course, until the Chinese pull themselves up with an analog. But everything will be simpler for them: a motor from a chainsaw and lead batteries.

        Well, why should the Chinese be offended, now you can order a motor-wheel for a bicycle in the online store, with a control unit and a lithium-ion battery.
        1. 0
          15 January 2015 20: 34
          You can, only the battery there from the laptop. For motik it is necessary essentially more and with cooling. Therefore, only lead can be supplied on a budget.
  5. +1
    15 January 2015 11: 29
    )))) like there were already bicycle troops) the soldiers hesitated to drag them))))))))))
    1. +1
      15 January 2015 11: 50
      Have you tried riding the greats? Or did they carry it on themselves? laughing
  6. +2
    15 January 2015 11: 51
    The trend however, maybe then it's worth going back to the horses? Silent fuel does not require good cross laughing
  7. 0
    15 January 2015 12: 05
    get silently through streamers and minefields!
  8. +8
    15 January 2015 12: 50
    It will be a very powerful thing.
    Off-road motorcycles were not used in the army just because of noise.
    Otherwise, they have only pluses. On the cross they are comparable to a caterpillar
    technique. But they can travel at speed along any path.
    IDF operations in Gaza and Lebanon one of the biggest troubles
    there were gunmen on off-road vehicles. Great speed, maneuverability,
    stealth, sudden stop under a tree allowed them to evade
    precision missile strikes with GOS.
    1. -2
      15 January 2015 13: 30
      everything is cool there ... precision missiles with GOS for individual motorcyclists laughing
    2. 0
      15 January 2015 17: 32
      Quote: voyaka uh
      Off-road motorcycles were not used in the army just because of noise.

      I see no problem to "crush" the exhaust to a quiet rustle ...
      And the rest - I agree ... Only a quadric, probably would be more comfortable ....
      1. +1
        15 January 2015 20: 26
        Quote: tchoni
        Only a quadric would probably be more comfortable ....

        These are different categories of vehicles, an ATV will not pass everywhere, where a motorcycle will pass - the track is still! Dimensions and weight are also much larger.
        1. 0
          16 January 2015 16: 17
          Quote: Bayonet
          Dimensions and weight are also much larger.

          I agree with this, but as for the gauge - as practice shows - where the motorcycle passes - there the quad will crawl through, especially if you don’t take the mammoth at all ....
          1. +1
            16 January 2015 20: 05
            From practice, I disagree here - a cross-country race can be carried almost everywhere, except for a swamp, on your hands or "on your feet" (more precisely, between the legs)), jump over a log, drive along a log through a ravine / river. Even with a winch you can't do that with a quad. Quadra, in turn, goes better along a muddy road, because four bast shoes and everyone is rowing, but if you put a winch in a rut, you can drag out a lightweight motorcycle "by the horns")
  9. +3
    15 January 2015 13: 31
    The thing is great. You don’t have to walk on foot, and after completing the task you can quickly break away from the chase. It would not be bad for us to acquire similar ones.
  10. +3
    15 January 2015 14: 13
    Do not know how anyone, but I like the idea!
    Do cavalry return to the battlefield?
    Russia, too, would not hurt to acquire such equipment. I heard somewhere that "Urals" are selling well in the West. So they could do it.
    Otherwise, it would be quite possible to form "light squadrons" from similar equipment and light armored vehicles of the "Ansyrya" type.
    1. +3
      15 January 2015 21: 45
      Exactly! Cavalry on a new "spiral of development".
      But World War II cavalry when the horse was used
      only for a quick "jump", and the shooting was carried out from
      rifles from the ground.
      1. 0
        16 January 2015 23: 59
        Quote: voyaka uh
        World War II cavalry when a horse was used
        only for a quick "jump", and the shooting was carried out from
        rifles from the ground.

        Only then, after the "jump", one had to collect all the horses and lead them to a safe place, and then - a light motorcycle threw on its side next to him, and shoot yourself until the caps run out. And the motorcycle is like Gena's crocodile: green and flat, it is not visible at all on the lawn.
  11. 0
    15 January 2015 14: 34
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSWlht1ybL4 тоже можно в войска,правда не бесшумный,но для быстрого передвижения вполне.
  12. +2
    15 January 2015 14: 37
    - I’ve been driving a motorcycle for several years, but to imagine myself on a bike in reconnaissance ... when traveling over rough terrain, in conditions of insufficient visibility (illumination), and I also need to monitor the situation ... it's complete extreme!
    - And considering that in Russia 10 months a year there is snow or slush ... who else will ride on whom! All the same, the "quadric" will be more stable and passable ...
    - It seems that during the Iran-Iraq war motorcycle groups were used: two people on a motorbike - a driver and a shooter (grenade launcher) ... and so, since the Second World War, motorcycle fighters have not appeared anywhere ...
  13. -2
    15 January 2015 14: 48
    Nonsense! How quiet will a group of three motorcycles move? And out of six? It’s easier to paste one BTR with foam laughing.
  14. +2
    15 January 2015 15: 13
    tensioned cable across the road = headless horseman
  15. +1
    15 January 2015 15: 34
    The engine seems to be diesel, cool. It is only not clear why the incredible amazement from working on kerosene, any diesel engine works perfectly on kerosene. A beautiful motorcycle, only why the front wheel is not driving, can further evolution allow this? True, I can’t imagine how it will look in our latitudes, but it might come in handy for someone.
  16. +1
    15 January 2015 18: 01
    As an example, there is such an alignment. Mobile reconnaissance group of 5/9 people (Rangers), three on armed Land-Rover Defender-110 (RSOV), two on the cross * along the flanks and apart, + fire group (Squad) on RSOV of 4 dismounted fighters ... Again, what is already customary for the mobile groups of the western MTR (military reconnaissance of the MP and "light" formations of the ground forces) - deserts, steppes, forest-steppe, savannah, somewhere in the same foothills, but in general there is more than one natural zone near the high-altitude zone. Comprehensive helicopter support (incl. TDV CH / MH-47 / -53) with the formation of air-ground teams facilitates the coverage / reconnaissance of significant areas. Is it possible that someone was going to defend the Urals and Siberia, or the Arctic Circle? it's time to learn not to let the thug into the home.

    *http://www.americanspecialops.com/vehicles/motorcycles/
  17. 0
    15 January 2015 20: 05
    I don’t see the prospects of this sample, whatever they write and fantasize
  18. 0
    15 January 2015 21: 20
    Specialists in sawing budget money that they just can’t come up with. Something a little hard to believe the effectiveness of the use of this technique in the troops
  19. +2
    15 January 2015 22: 28
    http://moto.ironhorse.ru/moto/410
    http://army-news.ru/2013/08/motocikly-dlya-voennyx/

    Established, except MTR:
    - light infantry battalion (15 motorcycles)
    http://commi.narod.ru/txt/1986/0506.htm --- статья чуток устарела, но суть понятна.
    - BRM M3 Bradley (equipped)
    http://www.army-guide.com/rus/product364.html
    http://otvaga.narod.ru/Otvaga/armour-usa/b_bradley-m3.htm
  20. Aladin
    0
    16 January 2015 02: 27
    I tried something similar for peaceful purposes - a Gazelle, inside a motorcycle with extensions and a trap. But I'm not America - the Chinese motorcycle rained, KTM is cool, but you can put a little. In general, it didn’t get to the benefit, although with more perseverance it would be possible ... There should also be a group so that the four of them drag the motorcycles in places.

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