The
Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) is the U.S. Army's replacement program for
armored fighting vehicles in Heavy and Stryker brigade combat teams.
The GCV is organized under the Follow On Incremental Capabilities Package
of the BCT Modernization program. The first variant of the vehicle is
to be prototyped in 2015 and fielded by 2017. The U.S. Army’s
recent analysis and review of all current fighting vehicles exposed
an aging fleet and a pressing demand to bring infantry fighting vehicles
into the future. The vehicles employed today are some of the best in
the world, but they have limited capability for future growth. They
provide many capabilities today but are nearing the limits that will
allow us to upgrade their mobility, survivability, power generation
and protection for our soldiers. BAE
Systems and Northrop Grumman first announced their intentions to join
together in pursuit of the Ground Combat Vehicle competition in March
2010. Since then, BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman have assembled a
team with some of the most talented and seasoned, high performance capability
providers in the defense industry. As the prime contractor, BAE Systems
will provide the overall program management and systems integration
for GCV and will also be responsible for providing the vehicle design,
structure, logistical support as well as the readiness and sustainment
of the platform.
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Armament |
The GCV vehicle of BAE Systems will be fitted with unmanned
turret provides improved survivability and an easy upgrade path
for future weapon systems. Main armament includes a 25mm automatic
cannon and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun coupled to an anti-tank
guided missile system.
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Design
and protection |
The GCV
of BAE Systems will have the same level of protection that
the range of vehicles RG33 MRAP. It employs tailorable combinations
of armor packages on a tough, space efficient steel core hull.
BAE Systems-Northrop Grumman’s GCV meets the Army’s
requirements for an original, tailored approach to current
and future combat needs. The vehicle uses mature technology
in a reconfigured package with an open architecture and scalable
armor packages. This flexibility means it has the ability
to adapt to changing environments for years to come. BAE Systems-Northrop
Grumman’s GCV survivability will exceed that of a Mine-Resistant
Ambush Protected vehicle and the enhanced mobility capabilities
will allow it to operate effectively in urban and cross country
environments. One of the keys to GCV’s mobility is the
low-speed power provided by the HED system. In addition, our
team’s GCV offers a new, larger hull to better accommodate
personnel and gear and has the capacity to carry a nine-man
squad.
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Mobility |
THE
GCV of BAE Systems includes a hybrid electric drive propulsion
system that enables force protection and mobility in a lighter
vehicle, while accommodating future growth in power requirements
and new technologies. Hybrid electric drive (HED) is the next
logical step for the U.S. Army, and now is the time for soldiers
to reap the benefits that hybrid will bring to the battlefield.
Hybrid propulsion systems are efficient, survivable, and economical,
and they offer significant power advantages, including growth
potential. This allows the vehicles to meet the demands of near-term
operations, while providing a platform for future integration
and growth at low risk and cost. The GCV BAE Systems design
exceeds current combat systems in fuel efficiency, agility and
acceleration due to the electric drive. It provides options
for growth with capacity and power to integrate new technologies.
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Accessories |
The
GCV will also have an integrated electronic network capability
and embedded intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets
to connect warfighters to the sources of information. The design
concept is based on mature technology and provides a low risk
approach to a highly compliant solution. The advanced electronic
network will also be adaptable to future network upgrades. This
will allow soldiers to better communicate and to share information
on-the-move.
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Specifications |
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Armament |
One
25 mm automatic cannon, one 7.62 mm coaxial
machine gun and anti-tank guided missile system.
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Country
user |
United
States |
Designer
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BAE
Systems - Northrop Grumman
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Accessories |
C4ISR
system, fire control system, jamming system,
electronic network capability, surveillance
and reconnaissance systems |
Crew
and personnel |
3
+ 9 soldiers |
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Armor |
V-shaped
hull, standard armour against small arms firing
and shell splinters, armour protection against
IDED and land mines. |
Weight |
63,500
kg |
Speed |
70
km/h maximum speed on road |
Range |
300 km
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Dimensions |
Lenght,
9 m; Width, 5 m; Height, 3 m |
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