Life Chariot

DESIGN: Piotr Tłuszcz 

Poland 

make me! 2023

2nd place make me! Design Award [ex aequo] and a cash prize of PLN 10.000

A MEDEVAC-type vehicle for the evacuation of wounded from the battlefield. It consists of a Da Orffo off-road trailer with suspension designed for difficult terrain and a top evacuation module for carrying the wounded on a stretcher under the care of rescuers. The project is a response to the Russian aggression in 2022 and stems from the widespread use of civilian off-road vehicles by Ukrainian troops for equipment transport as well as medical evacuation. The trailer’s low weight and high cushioning create an innovative solution that allows any hook-equipped vehicle to transport the wounded, regardless of its current loading. The concept was consulted by rescuers and battlefield medics. Two vehicles were produced and delivered for a Ukrainian military unit and a Polish rescue team. Thanks to feedback, both trailers were equipped with weatherproof plating. The project was made possible thanks to the funders.