The U.S. Army has placed an order for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) worth $4.6 billion.
The multibillion dollar contract to AM General was announced by the Pentagon on May 24.
Specifications of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles Family of Vehicles:
Transportability: Internal – C-130; External – CH-47 at curb weight plus 2,000 pounds and CH-53; Sea – including height-restricted decks
Payloads: CTV – 3,500 pounds; CSV – 5,100 pounds
Protection: Scalable armor to provide mission flexibility while protecting the force
Mobility: Maneuverability to enable operations across the spectrum of terrain, including urban areas
Networking: Provides joint forces network connectivity that improves situational awareness of the operational environment while enabling a responsive and well-integrated command and control