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6/4/2010

The Hummer's Three High-Tech Replacements

Jalopnik.com

The US Military's much-loved HMMWV ("Humvee") is soon to be put out to pasture, having outlived its use. Vying for its place are three contenders sporting better armor, smarter electronics and simpler mechanics. Here's a first look.

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (J-LTV) program seeks to find a replacement for the Hummer by looking to change the way armed fighters are transported. In a future with more urban conflict and improvised explosive devices, the most important need is for stronger, more lightweight armor. That means V-shaped blast hulls, fully-enclosed armor cabins and blast-resistant glass. Three offerings from Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems and General Tactical Vehicles were recently put to the test at the Army's Aberdeen Test Center.

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Navistar Defense
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