U.S. Army’s Humvee successor unveiled

GM Defense has independently developed its Next Generation Tactical Vehicle as an option to replace the Humvee – High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) fielded in the 1980’s


6.44m

2.8 litre Duramax turbo-engine. Uses Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel and B20 Biodiesel

Can carry up to six soldiers and equipment

Kongsberg remote weapon station

Roll-over protection, four- and five-point seat belt harnesses

300 kilowatt hour battery powers electric motor at each axle to drive vehicle. Significant reduction in noise when running on battery alone

Electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes

Vehicle is based on company's commercial in-production Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD ZR2


Sources: Armada International, Army-technology
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