Just had confirmation from HQ today that Swanage Coastguard are first in the UK to trial a new rescue vehicle – The MCA Smart!
You may have previously seen the Emergency Service versions below:
You may have previously seen the Emergency Service versions below:
The new vehicle has been chosen for its manoeuvrability, versatility and high power to weight ratio. Whilst on first viewing it might appear like a ‘normal’ Smart Car, the heavily modified vehicle will feature full four wheel drive, a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds and be equipped with the usual emergency lights/strobe systems, integrated into the roof bar. We have a sneaky peek of the vehicle taken in Swanage recently.
MCA Smart
New equipment on test will include infrared/heat seeking capabilities for night work, GPS- 4 dimensional positioning, along with ‘run flat’ off-road tyres! All in MCA official colours; oh and did we mention it’s a cabriolet too! …allowing better visual co-ordination with the new Agusta Bell helicopters.
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