"The new Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle System " Topic
7 Posts
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
Please remember that some of our members are children, and act appropriately.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the Ultramodern Warfare (2014-present) Message Board Back to the Modern Discussion (1946 to 2013) Message Board
Areas of InterestModern
Featured Hobby News Article
Featured Link
Top-Rated Ruleset
Featured Showcase Article
Featured Workbench Article What flight stand for our Hurricanes?
Featured Profile Article
Featured Movie Review
|
| Tango01 | 21 Oct 2014 10:57 a.m. PST |
"As an alternative to upgrade the U.S. Army HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) to its original capability, Textron Marine and Land Systems, in partnership with Granite Tactical Vehicles, was highlighting the Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle (SCTV) at AUSA 2014 exhibition, in Washington, D.C..
The Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle System is a protective capsule that replace the current HMMWV crew in a one-for-one exchange and is an integral component of the total system integration. The four-passenger SCTV vehicle features Granite's patented monocoque armored crew compartment with its V-hull providing MRAP-level underbody blast protection, and provides scalable armor protection. This successor to the venerable Humvee is powered by a Cummins 6.7 liter Diesel (instead of a General Engine Products 6.5 liter Diesel for the HMMWV) with an Allison 6-speed transmission, and features a stronger suspension, improved brakes, and innovative onboard instrumentation that restore tactical mobility. The fuel capacity is increased to 40 gallon, instead of 27, and is moved at the rear of the vehicle instead of being under the rear seat. The vehicle also mounts a folding gunner's turret allowing rapid deployment from a cargo aircraft or shipboard below deck…"
Full article here
link Amicalement
Armand |
| darthfozzywig | 21 Oct 2014 11:28 a.m. PST |
Somehow, putting "Survivable" in the name isn't reassuring. It either feels like wishful thinking, or reflects that nothing else you ride in is indeed survivable. They should let 13-year-olds name combat vehicles. Rolling in the "KILLINATOR 4000" or "MEGADESTRUCTO VAN!!11!11!!!" would probably be better for morale. |
 javelin98  | 21 Oct 2014 11:38 a.m. PST |
[quietly scratches out "Megadestructo Van" on his patent application] |
| Lion in the Stars | 21 Oct 2014 11:43 a.m. PST |
That's actually a pretty good idea, but I was under the impression that the Army and Marines had already firmly committed to the JLTVs, aka baby MRAPs. |
| LORDGHEE | 21 Oct 2014 7:39 p.m. PST |
|
| Ron W DuBray | 22 Oct 2014 7:25 a.m. PST |
well its a step up any way. It have the V hull idea anyway. |
| Lion in the Stars | 22 Oct 2014 6:47 p.m. PST |
I didn't think it was possible to be uglier than the Humvee, but GenDyn managed to pull it off! |
|
is finally getting into Team Yankee.
