Military Vehicles [United States]: Joint Light Tactical Vehicle/JLTV Prototypes (Lockheed Martin)

Lockeed Martin's proposal for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program is a vehicle designed with "MRAP-like" survivability and protection based on modular survivability. The hull is designed with V shape and has A-kit armor and B-kit attachments for enhanced protection.

According to the manufacturer, the vehicle's high on- and off-road mobility is provided by patented variable height suspension and stability control, contributed by the AxelTech automotive technology. The team selected a Cummins 340 hp turbo diesel engine and Allison 2500SP transmission to power its JLTV prototype.

The Lockheed Martin JLTV team has built three prototype vehicles, demonstrating each of the planned JLTV categories; the Combat Tactical Vehicle (CTV), Utility Vehicle (UV) and Long-Range strike-reconnaissance variant (LRV)

A fourth prototype has also been unveiled; an operational second variant of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Infantry Carrier Category B model, at the Association of the United States Army Winter Symposium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Since October 2007, the Lockheed Martin-led JLTV Team has introduced four prototypes: its original Infantry Carrier JLTV Category B model, which is designed for troop transportation and was unveiled in October 2007; the Utility Vehicle Light Category C model, which is designed with a focus on payload and was introduced in February 2008; the General Purpose Mobility Category A model, which is designed for logistical support and was unveiled in October 2008; and the latest, a second variant of the Infantry Carrier Category B model.

Currently all of the Lockheed Martin JLTV prototypes are in system test. To date, they have accumulated over 30,000 combined test miles, more than half of which have been conducted off-road to simulate mission conditions. Lockheed Martin is also preparing the vehicles for low rate production.

Sources:
http://defense-update.com/features/november_07/mdm07_ctv.htm
http://www.armyrecognition.com/us_army_wheeled_and_armoured_vehicle_uk/jltv_l...
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/features/jltv/

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