Hummer Forums by Elcova  
Forums - Home
Source Decals

Source Motors
Custom. Accessories.

H2 Accessories
H3 Accessories
Other Vehicles

H2 Source

H2 Member Photos
H2 Owners Map
H2 Classifieds
H2 Photo Gallery
SUT Photo Gallery
H2 Details

H2 Club

Chapters
Application

H3 Source

H3 Member Photos
H3 Classifieds
H3 Photo Gallery
H3 Owners Map
H3 Details
H3T Concept

H1 Source

H1 Member Photos
H1 Classifieds
H1 Photo Gallery
H1 Details

General Info

Hummer Dealers
Contact
Advertise

Sponsored Ads










 


Source Motors - custom. accessories.


Go Back   Hummer Forums by Elcova > General Hummer Talk > In the News

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-14-2008, 01:33 PM
Klaus's Avatar
Klaus Klaus is offline
Hummer Guru
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: CSA
Posts: 2,511
Klaus is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Prototype for military Hummer replacement is on the way

Prototype for military Hummer replacement is on the way(Credit: Northrop Grumman )


Despite the pickup truck and cow catcher styling, the prototype of the military's new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) from Oshkosh Truck and Northrop Grumman promises better maneuverability, survivability, and payload capacity over the HMMWV it's designed to replace.

The U.S. Army and Marine Corps want something that comes armor-equipped, fuel-efficient, and air-droppable. It also wants a vehicle that can run on two flats and endure sustained small-arms fire. But most of all, performance must "exceed" that of the HMMWV, better known as the Humvee--which means it has to be more mine-resistant and ambush-proof than the flimsy Hummers plying the roads of Iraq today.

However, the Defense Department's decision to buy 6,800 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs) as "interim" replacements to armored Humvees may mean that troops won't see the new JLTV until 2012, according to National Defense.

At least 18 other manufacturers are contributing elements or developing prototypes to compete for the next-generation of lightweight vehicles that will replace the Humvee, including General Tactical Vehicles, Hadas, Intermap Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Magna Powertrain, Mistral, ODF Optronics, Precision Remotes, Remote Reality, Reynolds Fasteners, Robertson Aviation, Rockwell Collins, Tai, Tesla Industries, and VSE, according to Defense News.

The companies agreed that if they are selected for the JLTV program, Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector will be the primary contractor and systems integrator, while Oshkosh Truck's Defense Group will be responsible for designing, engineering, and manufacturing the vehicle, according to a joint statement.

http://www.cnet.com/military-tech/
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-15-2008, 09:54 PM
brad_p's Avatar
brad_p brad_p is offline
Hummer Expert
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Posts: 622
brad_p is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Prototype for military Hummer replacement is on the way

this is just one of many protos. Also General tac is Am General and another company that joined forces.
__________________
2006 Slate Blue H2- on 20 inch Rockstars, BFG KM2's 37x12.50, Gobi Rack, Piaa lighting.
----------o-o-o-o-
[[_]|[]|[][___]
[---\-|-----[ -OIIIIIIIO-]
"(O) ) ---- (O) )/"H2"\) )
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-19-2008, 11:56 PM
wpage's Avatar
wpage wpage is offline
Hummer Guru
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Stouts Creek
Posts: 4,192
wpage is on a distinguished road
Default Re: Prototype for military Hummer replacement is on the way

My vote is for the one they used in Alien...
Go Marines!
__________________
"For God so loved the world he gave his only son that whoever believe in him would not perish but have everlasting life. "
(John 3:16)
2006 H3 Slate Blue,Header,Jacked,CAI,Toyo35's,HHO.
Priors...
Explorer
Commander
71 Vette
You Name it!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:48 PM.


Powered by vBulletin Version 3.0.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.