McCain's Mecha Encyclopedia:


DL-88 Centipede Hostile Environment Truck

 

Design: Caterpiller
Builder: Various
Operator:

Served with the UNDF/RDF, ASC, and REF from 2003 onwards.

Dimensions:

Length: 12.8 meters,
Width: 5.1 meters,
Height: 6.3 meters,
Weight: 12.4 metric tons,

Propulsion Systems:

Powerplant: hybrid electric/fly-wheel engine providing 600 hp at 3200 rpm

Transmission: 10 forward and 3 reverse.

Powersource: Turbomeca alternator with battery backup for power when the engine is off

Fuel Capacity: 200 rechargeable battery cells.

Endurance and Mobility Limits:

Maximum Speed: 100 kph

Battery Cell Endurance: 5 years.

Weapons Systems:

None.

Electonics:

Medium-range, multi-band communications gear
Inertial navigation equipment

Armor:

Composed of mixed light weight titanium steel alloys.


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Updated: 11:11:2000

Picture and technical information from the Unofficial Robotech Reference Guide