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General
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The
hybrid Future Tactical Truck System was designed
to replace the existing wheeled vehicle fleet
that proved unable to keep up with current combat
operational tempo due to its cumbersome logistical
footprint, poor deployability in C-130 aircraft
and poor fuel economy, iformation from US Army.
Foremost in the design of the FTTS was fuel efficiency,
since experts determined that 70 percent of battlefield
logistics involves providing fuel.
Navistar International and Lockheed Martin's proposals,
the International FTTS and Lockheed FTTS Utility
Vehicles were selected. The new Army trucks also
will decrease the number of vehicles required
to move cargo, equipment and personnel. Fewer
trucks means fewer mechanics are needed and fewer
tools are required since the advanced software
and sensors of the Future Tactical Truck System
enhances its reliability. The FTTS-MSV was intended
to provide transportation and distribution of
cargo, equipment and personnel. The American Company
Navistar proposes a vehicle within the framework
of this program, the International FTTS.
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Variants
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The Future Tactical Ttruck System is a family
of trucks, initially comprising only two variants:
the Maneuver Sustainment Vehicle (MSV) and the
Utility Vehicle (UV). The UV, with a payload of
up to 3 tons, was intended to replace the 2 and
1/2-ton and below Light Tactical Vehicles (LTV)
in the Unit of Action (UA). Both the MSV and UV
would provide organic support to FCS UA brigades
for the distribution of cargo, equipment and personnel,
as well as for command and control (C2) operations.
The Army Unit of Action (UA) deploys throughout
the world and had to be prepared to conduct operations
across the operational continuum.
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Armament |
The
FTTS can be equipped with a small remotely
turret mounted on the top of the crew compartment,
armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine
gun. With the new threats, such equipment
must be installed to all military vehicles,
as it allows a gunner to remain in the relative
protection of the vehicle. |
Protection |
The
FTTS is built with enhanced ballistic and
mine protection it provides added protection.
Its body equipment integration system delivers
agile performance despite the added weight
of armor. This vehicle conquers all challenges
on the battlefield and off. Designed to
meet the new threats using the latest technologies
in armor, materials and electronics, the
FTTS provides unsurpassed toughness and
unparalleled versatility.
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Propulsion |
The FTTS has four-wheel drive and four-wheel
steering. Since power comes from behind
the cab, the front and rear suspensions
have more room to work (141/2 inches of
travel). Another advantage to this setup
is that the 3.0L produces 220 hp and 335
lb-ft of torque, and can be replaced if
needed in 30 minutes. The Navistar vehicle
is motorized with MWM 4.08TCE 3.0L I4 TurboDiesel
rated at 220 hp, couple with a 5-speed automatic
transmission (Ford 5R110W TorqueShift).
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Accessories
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The
FTTS also would require fewer maintenance
tools and features special software and
sensors that would greatly enhance system
reliability. In fact, this vehicle system
would require 53 fewer vehicles and 43 fewer
mechanics than current vehicles, such as
the HMMWV. The system would enable 100 percent
communications support, thus increasing
supply delivery accuracy and eliminating
unnecessary re-supply activities. The FTTS-MSV
concept also incorporated TACOM's intelligent
load handling systems, which were being
developed as part of the Smart Distribution
program.
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Specifications |
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Armament |
One
7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine
gun |
Country
users |
US
Army program |
Designer
Country |
United
States
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Accessories |
Cabin
heating, tires with run-flat
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Crew |
2
+ 2 |
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Armor |
Enhanced
ballistic and mine protection. |
Weight |
8,170 kg |
Speed |
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km/h |
Range |
965
km |
Dimensions |
Lenght,
5.46 m; Width, 2.34 m; Height,
2.1 m |
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Navistar FTTS Future Tactical Truck System
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