2sympleks designs an unprecedented off-road vehicle for mountain rescue services

‘surgo’ is a 4×4 off-road vehicle designed for mountain rescue services. its innovative suspension designed and developed by the automotive industry institute in warsaw is a key point of its construction that allows unprecedented off-road capabilities to be achieved. the ability to lock its entire body in shifted position, system of additional springs and shock absorbers, approach and departure angles nearing 90 degrees are just some of the features that allow ‘surgo’ to travel through extremely rough terrain.

‘surgo’ is a 4×4 off-road vehicle designed for mountain rescue services

polish based studio 2sympleks‘ design process has been followed by extensive research and surveys with the help of GOPR and TOPR rescuers. the briefing was based on the most crucial intervention issues, existing solutions and potential improvements.

its innovative suspension allows unprecedented off-road capabilities to be achieved

the cabin interior is designed to accommodate up to eight rescuers and allows two wounded on stretchers to be safely transported. thanks to its robust construction, use of durable materials and hard surfaces, ‘surgo’ is well fitted to deal with dirt, moisture and mechanical stresses.

‘surgo’ can accommodate up to eight rescuers and allow two wounded on stretchers to be safely transported

its design is based on the most crucial intervention issues, existing solutions and potential improvements

it has features that allow ‘surgo’ to travel through extremely rough terrain

thanks to its construction and hard surfaces, it is well fitted to deal with dirt, moisture and mechanical stresses

two prototype models of 2sympleks’ ‘surgo’ 4×4 off-road vehicle

the design process has been followed by extensive research with the help of GOPR and TOPR rescuers

rear end view of 2sympleks’ ‘surgo’

elevation plan and floor plan of the mountain rescue vehicle

interior arrangement of seats and stretchers

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom