Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

Abstract

JLTV Family of Vehicles (FOV): The Defense Acquisition Executive's mandate was for the JLTV FOV to undergo a robust Technology Development (TD)Phase, with multiple, competitive prototypes, to ensure requirements are achievable and verified by demonstration of those systems. FY10 and future funding supports the development and testing of JLTV, which is a joint and international R&D program between the Army and Marine Corps, with the Australian Army participating under a Project Arrangement, in the TD phase. The JLTV goal is a FOV with companion trailers capable of performing multiple mission roles that will be designed to provide protected, sustained, and networked mobility for personnel and payloads across the full Range of Military Operations. JLTV objectives include increased protection and performance over the current fleet; minimizing ownership costs by maximizing commonality, fuel efficiency, and other means; and maintaining effective competition throughout the lifecycle. The FOV includes multiple sub-configurations (and companion trailers) performing varying roles. Commonality of components, maintenance procedures, training, etc. between vehicles and trailers is expected to be inherent in FOV solutions within and across payload categories to minimize total ownership cost. During FY12, major budget activities will support source selection activities, award of two Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) contracts, the design and material procument for fabrication of EMD prototypes, completion of IBRs and PDRs, and hull and ballistic coupon testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
3209_0603635M_4_1319_PB_2012

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

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