New HMMWV spied

[barnstormer]

I was up in Salida, Colorado today, and saw these trucks at a gas station. New HMMWV? They had manufacturer plates on them, packed with data collecting gizmos. The driver of one of them (with a heavy accent...German?) said it was the new model. Said it was OK to take some pics, but didn't seem like he wanted to answer any questions.

Here ya go!
(sorry if this is old news)

 

[Bill Beers]

Nice pics! Those don't look too different from the old ones, save for the hood. I'm curious about those tires too, 55 psi?

-Bill

 

[TheRoadie]

Sure looks like the prototype AM General Humvees caught here: http://www.worldcarfans.com/6070719.004/new-am-general-humvee-prototype-spy-photos and http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/19/spy-shots-am-general-humvee-prototype-caught/

for the FTTS competition.

 

[Bergger]

That looks like the truck stop at Johnson Village just outside Buena Vista? It seems like just about every time I stop there I see some really cool rigs come through.

 

[Maximus Ram]

Interesting looks....the 4 door says electric no.2...maaybe an electric hmvee

 

[haven]

My understanding is that the US military has two new vehicle procurement projects under way. The first is the Future Tactical Truck System (FTTS), with two classes of vehicle: the utility vehicle, with payload of 3 tons, and the maneuver sustainment vehicle, payload up to 13 tons. The FTTS vehicles will replace the military's current collection of supply vehicles.

The second is the Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) competition. Three categories of vehicle here: 3000, 4000 and 5000 lbs payload. These vehicles are more closely targeted at replacing the HumVee. The JLTV role is recon, command, and ambulance duty on the front line.

While the FTTS and JLTV projects are ongoing, a third procurement effort was begun for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) patrol vehicle for use in cities in Iraq. The vehicles rushed into service as MRAP really don't meet the needs of either FTTS or JLTV, and there is concern that the MRAP trucks are not sufficiently maneuverable off road to be useful in a different type of conflict.

With all the talk of bailing out failed investment banks to the tune of $700 billion, it's likely that all the military vehicle programs will be scaled back and slowed down so they are not so expensive.

 

[btggraphix]

That looks like the truck stop at Johnson Village just outside Buena Vista? It seems like just about every time I stop there I see some really cool rigs come through.

Yes it is, and it does seem like there is a lot of interesting stuff there when I come through as well. We go to that area a lot, especially in the winter as it is so much more empty, yet the weather is usually pretty nice.

 

[mtnbike28]

bolts on the wheel

what are all the bolts on the outside of the rim?

 

[Scott Brady]

what are all the bolts on the outside of the rim?

Split rims, internal beadlock and run-flat

 

[njtaco]

it's likely that all the military vehicle programs will be scaled back and slowed down so they are not so expensive.

[Rant on]
I'm probably speaking out of turn, but getting our servicemen/women what they need is not where I would think corners should be cut...It is bad enough the Hum-Vee has to be field modified to protect the occupants...[rant off]

On topic, I don't like the hood...

On edit, according to the links above, they are using a "blast tub" to protect the occupants...that is good news.

 

[Bergger]

Yes it is, and it does seem like there is a lot of interesting stuff there when I come through as well. We go to that area a lot, especially in the winter as it is so much more empty, yet the weather is usually pretty nice.

Yes that is one of our favorite areas too. We plan on eventually moving up. So many great and places to explore and fish. We've only been up there a few times in the winter but plan on going more this year.

 

[Funrover]

Not my cup of tea... but thanks for sharing!

 

[beast1210]

My understanding is that the US military has two new vehicle procurement projects under way. The first is the Future Tactical Truck System (FTTS), with two classes of vehicle: the utility vehicle, with payload of 3 tons, and the maneuver sustainment vehicle, payload up to 13 tons. The FTTS vehicles will replace the military's current collection of supply vehicles.

The second is the Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) competition. Three categories of vehicle here: 3000, 4000 and 5000 lbs payload. These vehicles are more closely targeted at replacing the HumVee. The JLTV role is recon, command, and ambulance duty on the front line.

While the FTTS and JLTV projects are ongoing, a third procurement effort was begun for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) patrol vehicle for use in cities in Iraq. The vehicles rushed into service as MRAP really don't meet the needs of either FTTS or JLTV, and there is concern that the MRAP trucks are not sufficiently maneuverable off road to be useful in a different type of conflict.

With all the talk of bailing out failed investment banks to the tune of $700 billion, it's likely that all the military vehicle programs will be scaled back and slowed down so they are not so expensive.

Personally I hope the FTTS wins the contract, But I'm bias for international harvester. I believe the MRAP in thiers as well.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Umm....WOW that IH is IMPRESSIVE looking!!

 

[BigDaveZJ]

Can't offer any insight on the rig, but the grilled cheese sandwiches at the Gunsmoke Cafe are the best I've ever had! Hits the spot after a day in the mountains with a 2 hour drive still to go.