U.S. Airborne Troops Set to Get New Ground Mobility Vehicle
By Kyle Mizokami
Apr 29, 2018
U.S. Army
The U.S. Army’s five airborne infantry brigade combat teams are set to begin receiving the new Ground Mobility Vehicle. Designed to move airborne troops out from the drop zone in a hurry, the new air-droppable vehicles were originally procured for special forces but have found a new home. Military Times reports non-airborne infantry forces will receive the vehicles next.
The Ground Mobility Vehicle is based on the General Dynamics Flyer Advanced Light Strike Vehicle. The Flyer is designed as a high performance, four-wheel drive vehicle for travelling across rough terrain. A sturdy four-wheel drive vehicle with a roll cage body, the Flyer has a top speed of 95 miles per hour, a range of 300 miles, and is powered by a 2.0 liter DOHC bi-turbocharged, intercollected diesel engine generating 195 horsepower.
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