Prototype Exploration Unit

Prototype Exploration Unit
In-game Information
Fuel Capacity	120L
Price	5800
Behind The Scenes
Based On	Radar, Anti-Aircraft No. 3 Mk. 7 PRW-13

The Prototype Exploration Unit, unofficially known as Mobile Recon Unit, is a scout trailer introduced in the Search & Recover DLC for SnowRunner.

Description

The Mobile Recon Unit trailer appears to be based on military towable reconaissance units, mainly on the British Radar, Anti-Aircraft No. 3 Mk. 7 for the trailer design, and on the Soviet PRW-13 radio altimeter for the antenna design.

On the back of the trailer, НЕ НАСТУПАТЬ (NE NASTUPAT) is written, which translates from Russian as Do Not Step.

Usage

The Mobile Recon Unit is a scout trailer with a very unique function that can assist in scouting immensely while also being extremely easy to use with the proper vehicle.

The Mobile Recon Unit can be towed by any vehicle that is also compatible with scout trailers. To activate it the player must use the menu and activate the radar function. Once activated the trailer will begin an automatic process of scanning the surrounding area with a relatively long animation. During the animation the trailer will automatically lower its legs, then open to reveal a radar dish that after unfolding, rotates once before folding in and closing. After scanning an area it will reveal a 350 meter circular radius centered the trailer itself, rivaling that of watchtowers, making it a useful asset for scouting out areas, especially if large sectors of the map isn't covered by Watchtowers.

The Mobile Recon Unit however requires 20L fuel to perform a radar scan. It has a built in 120L fuel tank, effectively giving it 6 scans before requiring a refuel. Despite it being able to save on much more fuel than it spends, it is still wise to pair it with scouts that can hold more fuel. If a scout itself is low on fuel or small amounts of fuel are needed to finish a task, the Mobile Recon Unit can be used as a fuel trailer in a pinch.

The Mobile Recon Unit is limited due to its role as an exclusive scout trailer. It must be physically attached to a trailer hitch to activate its radar scan, and also has to be resting on its wheels (the Scout's own engine doesn't have to be running). As a result, the TUZ 420 "Tatarin", Rezvani Hercules 6x6, Ford F 750, KHAN 39 Marshall, Chevrolet Apache and Rezvani Tank can't use it. In order to use the unit frequently while fuel sources are not readily available a scout with large fuel storage is also needed. This makes the International Loadstar 1700 and YAR 87 both excellent choices due their large fuel storage via add-ons providing both the vehicle itself, and trailer with sufficient fuel.