Dakar logistics (2005 figures)

The Dakar is a bivouac of 1,845 persons!
• 1 400 competitors,
• 300 organisers,
• 220 journalists,
• 90 drivers and team members.

19 planes effect transfers from one bivouac to another
• 30 flights a day,
• 340 passengers transported daily during 14 days of operations,
• 580 flight hours.

9 helicopters overfly the race
• 1 race management helicopters,
• 4 television helicopters,
• 3 medical helicopters,
• 1 photos helicopter,
• 700 flight hours.

27 vehicles follow the competitors throughout the rally
• 10 vehicles for point checks,
• 1 opening vehicle,
• 10 medical vehicles,
• 6 television vehicles.

10 trucks assist participants
• 2 mechanics truck,
• 1 opening truck,
• 2 Euromaster trucks,
• 3 “sweep up” trucks,
• 2 “refuelling” trucks.