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Mallaghan
Mallaghan Follow-Me Vehicle — Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
Gulf-spec Follow-Me vehicle with sand-rated HVAC.
Mallaghan's Follow-Me vehicle conversion is built on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4×4. It carries a roof-mounted full-width FOLLOW ME LED sign matrix (amber forward, red rear), 360° warning beacons, aircraft-band VHF, GPS and an FAA-compliant light bar. Gulf-spec options add uprated HVAC (55 °C cabin maintenance), sand-rated air intakes and chrome grille trims seen on dnata and Qatas fleets at DXB and DOH.
Mallaghan Follow-Me Vehicle — Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
runway · lighting · airfield · electrical
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- runway lighting airfield electrical
- Launched
- 2020
- Price tier
- premium
- GCC sites
- 6
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Base platform | Mercedes-Benz G-Class W464 4×4 |
| Sign matrix | Full-width LED FOLLOW ME / STOP |
| Warning beacons | Dual 360° amber LED + corner strobes |
| Comms | VHF 118-137 MHz + UHF ground |
| HVAC | Sand-rated, +55 °C cabin maintenance |
| Speed on apron | 50 km/h governed |
| GPS | Integrated with airport AODB |
| Livery | ICAO-yellow per Annex 14 |
Compatibility
Works with
- Integrates with airport A-SMGCS via vehicle tracking
- VHF tunable to tower ground frequencies
- Sign matrix supports 5 user-programmable messages
- USB/CAN diagnostic port for maintenance
Certifications
Approvals
EN 1915
ISO 9001
ICAO Annex 14 (livery)
GCAA Type Approval
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Diplomatic VIP apron escort at DXB.
Use case 2
New pilot type-rating orientation at Saudia base.
Use case 3
Low-vis routing assist during fog season at DOH.
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