These are not likely to be used in civilian life due to their size and weight.
Roman Mica, , TFLTruck, was among the first journalists (or civilians) to drive the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle of the United States Military (JLTV), which replaces the venerable Humblee.
Mica begins by riding in a Hummer on Oshkosh Defense’s test course. It is very bumpy. Mica sees the past and takes a ride on the heavy-duty M-ATV of the firm that can haul larger loads. Finally, Mica is able to take the JLTV for a spin. The military has kept the interior classified so it’s not possible to see inside.
Due to its larger size, thick armor and small windows, the JLTV instantly looks more rugged than the Hummer. The original Hummer did not have the armor required to handle modern military deployments. The vehicle’s off-road and payload were reduced by adding more protection.
Oshkosh Defense designed the JLTV for modern combat. The hull is designed to reduce the effects of explosions from mines and other improvised explosives. Oshkosh’s TAK-4i adjustable suspension gives it a staggering 20-inch wheel travel. The engine is a tuned version General Motors Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel Turbo Diesel V8. The most recent version of this powerplant produces The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has 445 horsepower (322 Kilowatts). For maximum reliability, the JLTV reduces this to about 340 horsepower (254 kW). The military truck is approximately 22,000 pounds (9.979 kg) once fully loaded. img alt=”How does the Oshkosh JLTV Compare to the Humvee?” src=”https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16×9-tr.png”/> img alt=”How does the Oshkosh JLTV Compare to the Humvee?” src=”https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16×9 tr.png”/>Oshkosh has an order for a little less than 5,000 JLTV units. In December 2018, the government will make a decision to go ahead with full production. This would allow for assembly of approximately 17,000 vehicles. The possibility of expanding this number to 55,000. It costs $250,000 to build the JLTV, so it’s not cheap.