Thursday, February 28, 2008

JLTV update from BAE and Navistar

BAE Systems and Navistar have announced an operational system the team will use to compete forthe U.S. multi-service Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program.

"The BAE Systems Ground Systems-Navistar JLTV design optimizes what's referred to as the "iron triangle" - payload, protection and performance - to meet all requirements of the JLTV program. The 16,000-pound vehicle incorporates lessons learned from the U.S. Department of Defense's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program and features the latest in lightweight, advanced armor and a v-shaped hull design to provide unmatched crew protection. The vehicle will out-perform existing tactical systems by providing exportable power that exceeds JLTV requirements and existing MRAP capabilities. Its modular design maximizes commonality across JLTV variants and enables the seamless integration of future technologies."

Sources: BAE

Photo: Navistar

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