HMMWV Replacement Pics

[M1075]

I saw these photos on foxnews.com today and thought they were too sexy not to share.

Here is the blurb from the article:

The replacement for the U.S. military’s iconic Humvee isn’t set to enter production until 2015, but the competition for what could end up being a $20 billion contract is heating up. There are six proposals to be the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle currently in contention, but that will be whittled down to three in the coming weeks.
The criteria for the thoroughly modern trucks requires them to be armored; fitted with jam-proof doors; transportable by air, land and sea; able to be configured for a variety of uses including reconnaissance, carrying heavy guns and as utility vehicles; capable of running with damage to the fuel tank, oil pan or coolant system; have an automatic fire-extinguishing system and at least two run-flat tires. The price target is $250,000 per vehicle.


Read more: What will be the next Humvee? | Fox News

 

[maddawg308]

I doubt the HMMWV replacement will need armor full-time. Armor is expensive, taxing on the vehicle's frame and suspension, and makes using the vehicle for less tactical uses (like just driving around base) a PITA since armor sometimes obstructs the view for the driver. I'm sure the capacity to install armor will be a requirement, but replacing the 1-1/4-ton HMMWV with a wheeled piece of armor makes about as much sense as, well, replacing the 1/4-ton M151 jeep with the HMMWV. In other words, it doesn't.

The replacement for the HMMWV should slightly resemble the current 1-1/4-ton HMMWV in size, weight, and capability. Otherwise, it's not a replacement, it's a supplant.

 

[Warthog]

And to think that the Humvee is a 30 year old design.

 

[emmado22]

With the defense budget reductions, the HMMWV will be with us for many more years. All these designs were made up durring the war, when $$ was flowing like water.. Not so anymore.