U.S. Army Orders Joint Light Tactical Vehicles for $4.6B

The U.S. Army has placed an order for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) worth $4.6 billion.

The multibillion dollar contract to AM General was announced by the Pentagon on May 24.

Specifications of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles Family of Vehicles: 

Transportability: Internal – C-130; External – CH-47 at curb weight plus 2,000 pounds and CH-53; Sea – including height-restricted decks

Payloads: CTV – 3,500 pounds; CSV – 5,100 pounds

Protection: Scalable armor to provide mission flexibility while protecting the force

Mobility: Maneuverability to enable operations across the spectrum of terrain, including urban areas

Networking: Provides joint forces network connectivity that improves situational awareness of the operational environment while enabling a responsive and well-integrated command and control