Boeing and Textron Team on Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program Bid
Boeing Company and Textron Inc. today announced a teaming agreement to compete in the technology demonstration and system development phases and ultimately the production phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program for the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems’ Combat Systems division will partner with Textron Marine & Land Systems to provide superior program management and technical and lifecycle management approaches to all phases of the JLTV program. The JLTV system is a family of vehicles intended to replace the High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV).
JLTV will replace Humvee’s, which had replaced Jeeps in 1980’s. JLTV is a joint service, i.e, US Army and US Marines, initiative for a family of light tactical vehicles and companion trailers. All JLTV base vehicle platforms, mission kits, shelters and trailers will possess significant commonality at the component and interface level and maintain backwards interface compatibility with existing tactical systems. The JLTV will be designed with upgradeable armor and design parameters built into its structure, suspension and driveline capacity to account for contingent operations that require flexibility and added load carrying capacity, including growth for future technology insertions.
The JLTV program will develop four (4) payload categories (A, B, C and D) each equipped with a companion trailer that carries an additional payload.
The Utility Vehicle (UV)
The UV is part of Category C and will have the heaviest payload, at 5,100 pounds. The UVs will have the capability to move support material while the crew is protected, sustained, and net-centric. The UVs will include hardware and electrical interfaces required to carry common joint forces shelters, and in doing so perform various missions.
The Combat Tactical Vehicle (CTV)
The CTV is part of Category B and will have a payload capacity of up to 4,500 pounds. Configured as the base cargo/troop transportation vehicle, the CTV will provide built-in armor protection capability to transport a fire team with organic combat loads. The CTV will possess design features that allow it to be re-configured from the base vehicle to a number of other variants including C2OTM.
The Long Range Surveillance Vehicle (LRS)
The LRS is in Category A and has a payload capacity of 3,500 pounds, will provide integral armor protection capability to transport four passengers with organic combat loads over long distances.
Troop Transport Infantry Carrier
The Troop Transport Infantry Carrier is in Category D and will move light forces of two crew members and up to 9 combat equipped soldiers or 6,100 lbs. Sub configurations will include a heavy shelter carrier, an ambulance with treatment facility and a light howitzer prime mover.
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