AM General - HUMVEE Modernization

The Reliability Enhanced HMMWV takes the HMMWV to the next level in performance and reliability. These vehicles have been specifically designed to withstand the harsh environment of South West Asia under increased payload demands. Under development for the past 18 months (from mid-2006) and incorporating actual feedback from the battlefield, Reliability Enhanced HMMWVs are now in full production. These improvements are specific to the M1151, M1152 and M1165 model HMMWVs and have completed full durability testing by the U.S. Government. Actual test results have shown a dramatic improvement in reliability and durability and have validated the effectiveness of a new air-conditioning system that allows the warfighter to focus on the mission and not the environment.

Reliability Enhanced HMMWVs include:

•Geared Fan Drive (angled fan)
•New Cool Pack & Shroud
•Rear Differential Cooler
•New Power-Steering Pump
•New Shock Absorbers
•New A-Arm Bushings
•New 3-Piece Frame Rails and Crossmembers
•Increased Capacity Service Brake with Quick Pad Removal
•Re-designed Reduced Effort Steering Geometry and Linkage
•New 24 Bolt Wheels with Increased Load Rating
•Re-Engineered Geared Hub Assembly
•New Dedicated Parking Brake
•Re-Engineered Airlift Brackets

Expanded-capacity HMMWVs (ECV) are designed to carry heavier payloads without sacrificing the vehicle's mobility, dependability and performance.

The M1113 ECV is used for special operations vehicles and communications shelter carriers.

The M1114, with improved ballistic protection levels, is used for scout, military police and explosive ordinance disposal missions. The M1114 provides protection against small arms artillery airbursts and anti-tank mine blasts.

The U.S. Air Force uses a modified version of this vehicle, the M1116, specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Air force. The M1116 features an expanded cargo area, armored housing for the turret gunner and improved interior heating and air conditioning system. The M1114 and M1116 receive armor at Armor Holdings in Fairfield, Ohio.

In 2005, AM General began production of the M1151, M1152 and M1165 variants. The vehicles incorporated the highest levels of armor protection including frag kits, all field installable/removable.

M1151s are armament carriers and M1152s are two-man vehicles that can be used as troop carriers/shelter carriers, etc. The M1165 is a command and control vehicle with a four person seating capacity.

The armor is available in two kits, an 'A' kit and a 'B' kit, which, when combined, provide gapless mine and ballistic protection. The armor can be removed later to provide flexibility for missions that do not require additional protection. Available frag kits provide additional protection when required. The vehicles are equipped with an air conditioning system to provide greater crew comfort.

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Science & Technology

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• Military

[OsakaBancho]

Humvee's look friendly. Like, if they were people, the'd be nice people. But bad ass nice people, like Chuck Norris. I can't imagine them ever being replaced.