Tactical Vehicle System

The Spectrex system is an automatic fire/fuel explosion detection and suppression system, specifically designed for MRAP Tactical Vehicles providing increased survivability against fires initiated by IED's and penetrating munitions.

In the troop compartment - the system protects personnel by reducing pressure build-up resulting from fuel explosions, limiting skin damage and minimizing formation of toxic gaseous by-products. 

In the engine compartment - the system has the capability of detecting overheat and fire and of successfully extinguishing fuel fires. 

The system is based on two independent systems, one for the troop compartment and the second for the engine compartment.

Documentation

• Technical Description
• Photo Gallery
• General Configuration (SH-661)

Components

The system consists of the following components:

• Troop compartment components:
  • Detector / controller
  • Optical Detector
  • 2 Extinguishing Cylinders
    
    
• Engine Compartment Components:
  • Control Box
  • 2 Spot Heat Detectors
  • Extinguishing Cylinder
  • Piping Kit and Nozzles
    
• Components used for both compartments:
  • Power Backup (Optional)
  • Emergency Switch
  • Electrical Harness Kit
  • Installation Kit

   

  Applicable Installations
  MRAP (BAE RG33)