The Clones and Dinos have developed a replacement for the now ageing Sand Tapir-C desert operations optimised IFV in the shape of the TRV-5HDS or Tapir-HDS. This is a modified version of the HD which is already in production for the HCS and Dino Army. It has modified tracks, improved filters and air conditioning as well as navigational system differences and a water recycling system.
Both the HCS and Dino Army operate across large desert areas and such a specialised version of the Tapir is badly needed. Pre-production HDS examples are to be trialed on both Sand World in the CSE and Dino-Land ahead of an expected entry into service next year.
