Next Big Future
Brian Wang
July 3, 2018
DARPA GXV-T wants future combat vehicles that could traverse up to 95 percent of off-road terrain, including slopes and various elevations. Capabilities include revolutionary wheel-to-track and suspension technologies that would enable access and faster travel both on- and off-road, compared to existing ground vehicles.
Next generation off-roading would mean that US military vehicles can avoid roads that have IED (Improvised Explosive Devices). By driving anywhere, it would tougher for enemy forces to bomb US vehicles. The new vehicles would then be able to use less armor.
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https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2018/07/darpas-future-ground-vehicle-will-not-fly-but-will-not-need-roads.html
