Recovery ambulance WAS 500

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Overview
The WAS 500 4x4 4-stretcher ambulance is designed for civil protection and disaster relief. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023, it provides exceptional off-road capability to enable medical care and patient transport in areas with destroyed or difficult-to-access infrastructure where conventional ambulances cannot operate.

Vehicle concept and use
The vehicle is optimised for rapid rescue, initial treatment and stabilisation of patients directly in disaster areas and for subsequent transport to handover points or further emergency services outside the danger zone. Ergonomic patient compartment design enables efficient patient care under difficult operational conditions. The vehicle offers extensive storage and supply solutions for medical equipment as well as recovery and rescue equipment for self-sufficient operations.

4-stretcher system

• Simultaneous treatment and transport of up to four lying patients
• Two crash-tested and approved stretcher positions in accordance with current standards
• Two additional upper emergency transport positions
• Two crash-tested lower stretcher positions (10G test)
• Stretcher loading at floor level: 1,450 mm
• Alternative use for transporting up to six seated persons with lap belts

Equipment highlights

• Highly off-road capable emergency vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023
• Wading depth of up to 1,200 mm for operations in flooded areas
• Robust sandwich-panel bodywork for extreme operating conditions
• Comprehensive recovery and rescue equipment for self-sufficient operations
• Ergonomic patient compartment with optimised working areas
• Front-mounted flashing lights and special warning system with external public address function
• 360° camera system (vehicle visibility and safety)

Medical supply highlights

• Oxygen supply: 2 x 11-litre cylinders and 2 x 2-litre cylinders
• 5 oxygen sockets
• 4 flowmeters

At a glance - Base vehicle

• Model: Mercedes-Benz Unimog High-clearance
• Vehicle type: U5023
• Wheel configuration: 4x4
• Model number: 43743712
• Engine power: 170 kW (231 hp)
• Wheelbase: 3,850 mm
• Permissible gross vehicle weight: 12,500 kg
• Permissible front axle load: 5,500 kg
• Permissible rear axle load: 7,100 kg
• Unladen weight: approx. 8,875 kg
• Wading depth: 1,200 mm
• Safety: GSR II Level B
• Front approach angle: 45°
• Rear departure angle: 47°
• Ground clearance (between axles): 620 mm

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Product family / model: WAS 500
• Configuration: Box body ambulance on Mercedes‑Benz Unimog U5023 chassis
• Gross vehicle weight (GVW): 12,500 kg
• Unladen weight: approx. 8,875 kg
• Engine power: 170 kW (231 hp)
• Wheelbase: 3,850 mm
• Wheel drive: 4x4
• Wading depth: up to 1,200 mm
• Ground clearance (between axles): 620 mm
• Front approach angle: 45°; Rear departure angle: 47°
• Safety level: GSR II Level B
• Stretcher system: 4-stretcher layout with two crash-tested lower positions (10G) and two upper emergency positions
• Stretcher loading height: 1,450 mm
• Oxygen system: 2 x 11-litre + 2 x 2-litre cylinders, 5 sockets, 4 flowmeters