Jump to content

Humvee

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Hmmwv)
This article is about the military vehicle. For the civilian vehicle brand, see Hummer.

High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)
M1151 Enhanced Armament Carrier
Type
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1985–present[1]
Wars
Production history
ManufacturerAM General, assembled in Mishawaka, Indiana
Unit cost$220,000 (2011) (up-armored)[4] (equivalent to $294,079 in 2023)[5]
ProducedJanuary 2, 1985 – present[6]
No. built281,000[7][8]
Specifications
Mass5,200 to 5,900 lb (2,359 to 2,676 kg) curb weight, 7,700 to 8,500 lb (3,493 to 3,856 kg) gross weight[9]
Length15 ft (4.57 m),[10] wheelbase 10 ft 10 in (3.30 m)
Width7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)[10]
Height6 ft (1.83 m), reducible to 4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)[10]
Main
armament
Multiple, see design features
Engine6.2 L Detroit Diesel V8
6.5 L Detroit Diesel V8[9][11]
Transmission3-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic[9]
SuspensionIndependent 4×4
Fuel capacity25 U.S. gal (95 L)[10]
Operational
range
250–350 miles (400–560 km)[12][13]
Maximum speed 55 mph (89 km/h) at max gross weight[14]
Over 70 mph (113 km/h) top speed[9][15]

The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV; colloquial: Humvee) is a family of light, four-wheel drive military trucks and utility vehicles produced by AM General.[16] It has largely supplanted the roles previously performed by the original jeep, and others such as the Vietnam War-era M151 Jeep, the M561 "Gama Goat", their M718A1 and M792 ambulance versions, the Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle, and other light trucks. Primarily used by the United States military, it is also used by numerous other countries and organizations and even in civilian adaptations.

The Humvee saw widespread use in the Gulf War of 1991, where it navigated the desert terrain; this usage helped to inspire civilian Hummer versions. The vehicle's original unarmored design was later seen to be inadequate, and was found to be particularly vulnerable to improvised explosive devices in the Iraq War. The U.S. hastily up-armored select models and replaced frontline units with the MRAP. Under the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, in 2015 the U.S. Army selected the Oshkosh L-ATV to replace the vehicle in frontline U.S. military service.

History

[edit]

Since the World War II Willys MB reconnaissance truck was used for mass-deployment and became known as the "jeep", the United States military had continued to rely heavily on jeeps as general utility vehicles and as a mass-transport for soldiers in small groups. Although the U.S. Army had let Ford redesign the jeep from the ground up during the 1950s, and the resulting M151 jeep incorporated significant innovations, it firmly adhered to the original concept: a very compact, light enough to manhandle, low profile vehicle, with a folding windshield, that a layman could barely distinguish from the preceding Willys jeeps. The jeeps were shorter than a Volkswagen Beetle and weighed just over one metric ton, seating three to four, with an 800 lb (360 kg) payload. During and after the war, the very light, 1⁄4-ton jeeps were complemented by the 3⁄4-ton Dodge WC and Korean War Dodge M37 models.[citation needed]

By the mid-1960s, the U.S. military felt a need to reevaluate their aging light vehicle fleet.[17] From the mid-1960s, the U.S. Army had tried to modernize, through replacing the larger, purpose-built Dodge M37s by militarized, "commercial off the shelf" (COTS) 4×4 trucks — initially the M715 Jeep trucks, succeeded in the later 1970s by several "CUCV" adapted commercial pickup series, but these did not satisfy newer requirements either. What was wanted was a truly versatile light military truck, that could replace multiple outdated vehicles. When becoming aware of the U.S. Army's desire for a versatile new light weapons carrier/reconnaissance vehicle, as early as 1969 FMC Corporation started development on their XR311 prototype and offered it for testing in 1970.[17] At least a dozen of these were built for testing under the High Mobility Combat Vehicle, or HMCV program, initially much more as an enhanced capability successor to the M151 jeep, than as a general-purpose vehicle.[citation needed]

Humvee interior

The HMMWV program had its origins in the Combat Support Vehicle (CSV) program.[18] The XM966 CSV was a proposed platform for the TOW missile launcher.[19] Congress ended the program in 1977 due to the relatively small requirement of 3,800 vehicles. Adjusting to Congress's expectations, the Army increased the scale of the program, then called the XM966 High Mobility Weapons Carrier (CSVP), to replace multiple other trucks.[20] Congress, interested in a larger joint services truck program, removed the CSVP from the 1979 budget. The Army restructured the program, which was then called High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.[18]

In 1979, the U.S. Army released draft specifications for the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), which was to replace all U.S. Army tactical vehicles in the 1/4-ton to 5/4-ton range,[18][21] As well as select vehicles in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force.[22] Namely these were the M151 quarter-ton jeeps, M561 Gama Goats, and the CUCVs, as one uniform "jack-of-all-trades" light tactical vehicle series, to better perform the roles of the impractically mixed fleet of outdated existing vehicles.[8][unreliable source?] The specifications called for a diesel engine,[23] excellent on and off-road performance, the ability to carry a large payload, and improved survivability against indirect fire.[24] Compared to the jeep, it was larger and had a much wider track, with a 16 in (410 mm) ground clearance, double that of most sport-utility vehicles. The new truck was to climb a 60 percent incline and traverse a 40 percent slope and ford 5 ft (1.5 m) of water[25] and electronics waterproofed to drive through 2.5 ft (0.76 m) of water were specified. The radiator was to be mounted high, sloping over the engine on a forward-hinged hood.[citation needed]

Out of 61 companies that showed interest in the contract, five companies submitted proposals before the deadline in April 1981.[22] In July 1981, the Army awarded contracts to three companies—AM General, Chrysler Corporation, and Teledyne Continental—to build eleven HMMWV prototypes each.[22] The vehicles (six weapon carriers and five utility vehicles) were delivered by May 1982.[26]

The Teledyne HMMWV was based on the rear-engined XR311 Cheetah. Chrysler's HMMWV was based on the Expanded Mobility Truck. Chrysler Defense was sold mid-competition to General Dynamics Land Systems. The AM General HMMWV was developed as a private venture to meet the HMMWV requirement. The first prototype (a weapons carrier variant) was completed in August 1980 and sent to the Nevada Automotive Test Center for testing.[26] AM General nicknamed the prototypes it delivered for the Army competition "Hummer," which AM General had the foresight to trademark.[18]

The vehicles underwent testing at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and Yuma, Arizona.[18] The vehicles were subjected to over 600,000 miles in trials which included off-road courses in desert and arctic conditions.[citation needed] On March 22, 1983, AM General was awarded the contract.[27][28] The vehicle's durability and light weight were factors that led to its selection.[18] AM General was awarded an initial contract for 2,334 vehicles, the first batch of a five-year contract that would see 55,000 vehicles delivered to the U.S. military, including 39,000 vehicles for the Army.[26] 72,000 vehicles had been delivered to the U.S. and foreign customers by the Persian Gulf War of 1991, and 100,000 had been delivered by the Humvee's 10th anniversary in 1995.[8] Ft. Lewis, Washington, and the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division was the testing unit to employ HMMWV in the new concept of a motorized division. Yakima Training Center, Washington, was the main testing grounds for HMMWVs from 1985 through December 1991, when the motorized concept was abandoned and the division inactivated.[citation needed]

In June 1983, a Pentagon report noted the vehicle's "very low" reliability, averaging 370 miles between failures.[29]

In August 1989, AM General was awarded a $1 billion contract from the Army to produce 33,000 HMMWVs.[30]

Use in combat

[edit]

HMMWVs first saw combat in Operation Just Cause, the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989. The HMMWV was designed primarily for personnel and light cargo transport behind front lines, not as a frontline fighting vehicle. Like the previous jeep, the basic first-generation HMMWV has no armor (though armament carriers and hard-shell ambulances did have modest ballistic protection)[31] or protection against chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats. Nevertheless, losses were relatively low in conventional operations, such as the Gulf War. Vehicles and crews suffered considerable damage and losses during the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993 because of the nature of urban engagement. However, the chassis survivability allowed the majority of those crews to return to safety, though the HMMWV was never designed to offer protection against intense small arms fire, much less machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. With the rise of asymmetric warfare and low-intensity conflicts, the HMMWV was pressed into service in urban combat roles for which it was not originally intended.[32]

After Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, the military recognized a need for a more protected HMMWV. AM General developed the M1114, an armored HMMWV to withstand small arms fire. The M1114 has been in production since 1996, seeing limited use in the Balkans before deployment to the Middle East. This design is superior to the M998 with a larger, more powerful turbocharged engine, air conditioning, and a strengthened suspension system. More importantly, it boasts a fully armored passenger area protected by hardened steel and bullet-resistant glass. With the increase in direct attacks and asymmetric warfare in Iraq, AM General diverted the majority of its manufacturing power to producing these vehicles.[citation needed]

Humvees were sent into Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks, where they proved invaluable during initial operations. In the early years before IEDs became prevalent, the vehicle was liked by troops for its ability to access rough, mountainous terrain. Some soldiers would remove features from Humvees, including what little armor it had and sometimes even entire doors, to make them lighter and more maneuverable for off-road conditions and to increase visibility. With the onset of the Iraq War, Humvees proved very vulnerable to IEDs; in the first four months of 2006, 67 U.S. troops died in Humvees. To increase protection, the U.S. military hastily added armor kits to the vehicles. Although this somewhat improved survivability, bolting on armor made the Humvee an "ungainly beast", increasing weight and putting a strain on the chassis, which led to unreliability. Armored doors that weighed hundreds of pounds were difficult for troops to open, and the newly armored turret made Humvees top-heavy and increased the danger of rollovers. The U.S. Marine Corps decided to start replacing Humvees in combat with Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicles in 2007, and the U.S. Army stated that the vehicle was "no longer feasible for combat" in 2012.[8][24] However, Humvees have also been used by Taliban insurgents for suicide bombings against the Afghan National Security Forces in the country.[33][34][35]

The HMMWV has become the vehicular backbone of U.S. forces around the world. Over 10,000 HMMWVs were employed by coalition forces during the Iraq War.[36] The Humvee has been described as a vehicle with "the right capability for its era": designed to provide payload mobility in protected (safe) areas. However, deploying the vehicle to conflict zones where it was exposed to a full spectrum of threat which it was neither designed to operate, or be survivable in, led to adding protection at the cost of mobility and payload.[8]

On 22 April 2022, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby described a package of military equipment being transported to Ukraine to assist in its war with Russia, including "100 armored Humvee vehicles".[37] An additional 50 were promised on 19 August 2022, and were delivered at an unknown date.[38] A number of Humvees were used in the assault on the Russian oblast of Belgorod on 22 May 2023.[39] Ukraine first received Humvees from the U.S. in 2001, and they were used by them in peacekeeping operations in Kosovo that same year.[39]

Modifications

[edit]
A U.S. Marine Corps M1123 HMMWV in 2004, equipped with a bolt-on MAK armor kit

In December 2004, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld came under criticism from U.S. troops and their families for not providing better-equipped HMMWVs.[40] Rumsfeld pointed out that, before the war, armor kits were produced only in small numbers per year. As the role of American forces in Iraq changed from fighting the Iraqi Army to suppressing the insurgency, more armor kits were being manufactured, though perhaps not as fast as production facilities were capable. Even more advanced kits were also being developed. While these kits are much more effective against all types of attacks, they weigh from 1,500 to 2,200 lb (680 to 1,000 kg) and have some of the same drawbacks as the improvised armor.[41] Unlike similar-sized civilian cargo and tow trucks, which typically have dual rear wheels to reduce sway, the HMMWV has single rear wheels because of its independent rear suspension coupled with the body design.

Most up-armored HMMWVs hold up well against lateral attacks when the blast is distributed in all different directions but offer little protection from a mine blast below the truck, such as buried IEDs and land mines. Explosively formed penetrators (EFPs) can also defeat the armor kits, causing casualties.

At the Bridgeport, California Mountain Warfare Training Center in March 1997, a test HMMWV drives through the snow, equipped with Mattracks treads

The armor kits fielded include the Armor Survivability Kit (ASK), FRAG 5, FRAG 6, as well as upgrade kits to the M1151.[42][43] The ASK was the first fielded in October 2003, adding about 1,000 pounds (450 kg) to the weight of the vehicle.[44] Armor Holdings fielded an even lighter kit, adding only 750 pounds (340 kg) to the vehicle's weight.[45] The Marine Armor Kit (MAK), fielded in January 2005, offers more protection than the M1114 but also increases weight.[citation needed] The FRAG 5 offered even more protection but was still inadequate to stop EFP attacks.[46] The FRAG 6 kit is designed to do just that, however its increased protection adds over 1,000 lb (450 kg) the vehicle over the FRAG 5 kit, and the width is increased by 2 feet (61 cm). The doors may also require a mechanical assist device to open and close.[47]

A HMMWV equipped with SLAMRAAM surface-to-air missiles, on display at the Paris Air Show in June 2007

Another drawback of the up-armored HMMWVs occurs during an accident or attack, when the heavily armored doors tend to jam shut, trapping the troops inside.[48] As a result, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center developed the Humvee Crew Extraction D-ring in 2006. The D-ring hooks on the door of the HMMWV so that another vehicle can rip the door off with a tow strap, chain, or cable to free the troops inside.[49][50] The D-ring was later recognized as one of the top 10 greatest Army inventions of 2006.[51] In addition, Vehicle Emergency Escape (VEE) windows, developed by BAE Systems, were fielded for use on the M1114 up-armored HMMWV, with 1,000 kits ordered.[52]

Soldiers of 3rd BCT/25th ID use an M153 CROWS atop an M1115A1 HMMWV at the Battle Area Complex, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, 2017

The soldier manning the exposed crew-served weapon on top of the vehicle is extremely vulnerable. In response, many HMMWVs have been fitted with basic gun shields or turrets, as was the case with M113 APCs after they were first deployed in Vietnam. The U.S. military is currently evaluating a new form of protection, developed by BAE Systems as well as systems designed by the Army, which are already in theater.[53] The new gunner's seat is protected by 1.5 to 2 feet (46 to 61 cm) high steel plates with bulletproof glass windows. Additionally, some HMMWVs have been fitted with a remotely operated CROWS weapon station, which slaves the machine gun to controls in the back seat so it can be fired without exposing the crew. The Boomerang anti-sniper system was also fielded by some HMMWVs in Iraq to immediately give troops the location of insurgents firing on them.

Another weakness for the HMMWV has proven to be its size, which limited its deployment in Afghanistan because it is too wide for the smallest roads and too large for many forms of air transport compared to jeeps or Land Rover-sized vehicles (which are, respectively, 24 and 15 inches narrower). This size also limits the ability of the vehicle to be manhandled out of situations.

Alternatives

[edit]

The Army purchased a purpose-built armored car, the M1117 armored security vehicle, also known as an armored personnel carrier (APC), in limited numbers for use by the United States Army Military Police Corps. In 2007, the Marine Corps announced an intention to replace all HMMWVs in Iraq with MRAPs because of high loss rates and issued contracts for the purchase of several thousand of these vehicles, which include the International MaxxPro, the BAE OMC RG-31, the BAE RG-33 and Caiman, and the Force Protection Cougar,[54][55][56][57][58] which were deployed primarily for mine clearing duties. Heavier models of infantry mobility vehicles (IMV) can also be used for patrol vehicles.[59] The MaxxPro Line has been shown to have the highest rate of vehicle rollover accidents because of its very high center of gravity and immense weight.

Replacement and future

[edit]
Main articles: Humvee replacement process and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program

The Humvee replacement process undertaken by the U.S. military focused on interim replacement with MRAPs and long-term replacement with the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The HMMWV has evolved several times since its introduction and was used in tactical roles for which it was never originally intended. The military pursued several initiatives to replace it, both in the short and long terms. The short-term replacement efforts utilized commercial off-the-shelf vehicles as part of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) program. These vehicles were procured to replace Humvees in combat theaters. The long-term replacement for the Humvee is the JLTV which is designed from the ground up. The Future Tactical Truck System (FTTS) program was initiated to analyze potential requirements for a Humvee replacement. Various prototype vehicles such as the MillenWorks Light Utility Vehicle, and the ULTRA AP have been constructed as part of these efforts. The JLTV contract was awarded to Oshkosh in August 2015.[60]

The U.S. Marine Corps issued a request for proposals in 2013 for its Humvee sustainment modification initiative to upgrade 6,700 expanded capacity vehicles (ECVs). The Marines plan to field the JLTV but do not have enough funding to completely replace all Humvees, so they decided to continue sustaining their fleet. Key areas of improvement include upgrades to the suspension to reduce the amount of force transferred to the chassis, upgrading the engine and transmission for better fuel efficiency, enhancements to the cooling system to prevent overheating, a central tire inflation system to improve off-road mobility and ride quality, and increased underbody survivability. Testing of upgraded Humvees was to occur in 2014, with production and installation occurring from 2015 through 2018. Older A2 series Humvees make up half the current fleet, and 4,000 are to be disposed of through foreign military sales and transfers. By 2017, the Marines' light tactical vehicle fleet is to consist of 3,500 A2 series Humvees, 9,500 ECV Humvees, and 5,000 JLTVs, with 18,000 vehicles in total. Humvees in service with the Marine Corps will be upgraded through 2030.[61] The Marines shelved the Humvee modernization effort in March 2015 because of budget cuts.[62]

Several companies are offering modifications to maintain the remaining U.S. military Humvee fleets. Oshkosh Corporation is offering Humvee upgrades to the Marine Corps in addition to its JLTV offering, which are modular and scalable to provide varying levels of capabilities at a range of prices that can be provided individually or as complete packages. Their approach is centered around the TAK-4 independent suspension system, which delivers greater offroad profile capability, improved ride quality, an increase in maximum speed, greater whole-vehicle durability, and restored payload capacity and ground clearance.[63] Northrop Grumman developed a new chassis and powertrain for the Humvee that would combine the mobility and payload capabilities of original vehicle variants while maintaining the protection levels of up-armored versions. The cost to upgrade one Humvee with Northrop Grumman's features is $145,000.[64][65] Textron has offered another Humvee upgrade option called the Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle (SCTV) that restores mobility and survivability over armored Humvee levels. Although the SCTV costs more at $200,000 per vehicle, the company claims it can restore the Humvee for operational use, combining Humvee-level mobility and transportability with MRAP-level underbody protection as a transitional solution until the JLTV is introduced in significant numbers.[66][67]

One suggested future role for the Humvee is as an autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). If converted to a UGV, the vehicle could serve as a mobile scout vehicle with armor features removed to enhance mobility and terrain accessibility, since there would be no occupants needing protection. Because there will still be tens of thousands of Humvees in the U.S. inventory after the JLTV enters service, it could be a low-cost way to build an unmanned combat vehicle fleet. Autonomy features would allow the Humvees to drive themselves and one soldier to control a "swarm" of several vehicles.[8]

Although the Army plans to buy 49,100 JLTVs and the Marine Corps 5,500, they are not a one-for-one replacement for the Humvee, and both services will still be left operating large fleets. For the Marines, 69 JLTVs will replace the 74 Humvees in all active infantry battalions to cover its expeditionary forces. The Marine JLTV order is planned to be completed by 2022, leaving the remainder of the Corps' 13,000-strong Humvee force scattered around support organizations while soft-skinned Humvees will provide support behind the forward-deployed Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Army does not plan to replace Humvees in the Army National Guard and is considering options on how many of its 120,000 vehicles will be replaced, sustained, or modernized. Even if half of the force is replaced by JLTVs, the entire planned order will not be complete until 2040. If upgrades are chosen for the remaining Humvees, the cost would likely have to not exceed $100,000 per vehicle.[68] The Humvee is expected to remain in U.S. military service until at least 2050.[69] Ambulance variants of the Humvee will especially remain in active use, as the JLTV could not be modified to serve as one due to weight issues.[70]

Design features

[edit]
A U.S. Air Force airman in Southwest Asia stands in the ring mount of a FRAG-6–reinforced HMMWV, 2010

The Humvee seats four people with an available fully enclosed aluminum cabin with a vertical windshield. It has all-wheel drive with an independent suspension and helical gear-reduction hubs similar to portal axles which attach towards the top rather than the center of each wheel to allow the drivetrain shafts to be raised for 16 in (410 mm) ground clearance. The body is mounted on a narrow steel frame with boxed rails and five cross members for rigidity. The rails act as sliders to protect the drivetrain which is nestled between and above the rails.[71] Raising the drivetrain into the cabin area and lowering the seats into the frame creates a chest-high transmission hump which separates passengers on each side and lowers the overall center of gravity compared to most trucks where the body and passengers are above the frame.[72]

The Humvee uses V8 powertrains from General Motors. Early iterations were issued with the 6.2-liter Detroit Diesel V8.[12] Later iterations were fitted with the larger and improved 6.5-liter Detroit Diesel V8. Power output for the naturally-aspirated version of this engine is 160–170 hp (119–127 kW; 162–172 PS) and 290 lb⋅ft (393 N⋅m) of torque, while the turbocharged version produces 190–205 hp (142–153 kW; 193–208 PS) and 385–440 lb⋅ft (522–597 N⋅m).[73]

The vehicle has double wishbone suspension with portal gear hubs on all 4 wheels and inboard disc brakes. The brake discs are not mounted at the wheels, as on conventional cars, but are inboard of the half-shafts, attached outboard of the differentials. The front and rear differentials are Torsen type, and the center differential is of the lockable type. Torque-biasing differentials allows forward movement as long as at least one wheel has traction. It runs on specialized 37 × 12.5 radial tires with low-profile runflat devices. Newer HMMWV versions can be equipped with a central tire inflation system (CTIS) kit in the field. While it is optimized for off-road mobility, it can achieve 55 mph (89 km/h) at maximum weight with a top speed of 70 mph (110 km/h).[74][75]

Humvee fording

HMMWVs are well suited for airmobile operations as they are transportable by C-130 or larger combat transports, droppable by parachute, and can be sling-loaded from helicopters, though there are smaller vehicles such as the Growler which were designed to fit into smaller craft such as the V-22. In combat conditions, the HMMWV can be delivered by the Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System which pulls the vehicle out of the open rear ramp just above the ground without the aircraft having to land.

There are at least 17 variants of the HMMWV in service with the U.S. military. HMMWVs serve as cargo/troop carriers, automatic weapons platforms, ambulances (four litter patients or eight ambulatory patients), M220 TOW missile carriers, M119 howitzer prime movers, M1097 Avenger Pedestal Mounted Stinger platforms, MRQ-12 direct air support vehicles, S250 shelter carriers, and other roles. The HMMWV is capable of fording 2.5 ft (76 cm) normally, or 5 ft (1.5 m) with the deep-water fording kits installed.

A U.S. Army HMMWV firing a BGM-71 TOW missile

Optional equipment includes a winch (maximum load capacity 6,000 lb (2,700 kg) and supplemental armor. The M1025/M1026 and M1043/M1044 armament carriers provide mounting and firing capabilities for the M134 Minigun, the Mk 19 grenade launcher, the M2 heavy machine gun, the GAU-19A/B gatling gun, the M240G/B machine gun and M249 SAW.

The M1114 "up-armored" HMMWV, introduced in 1996, also features a similar weapons mount.[76] In addition, some M1114 and M1116 up-armored and M1117 armored security vehicle models feature a Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), which allows the gunner to operate from inside the vehicle, and/or the Boomerang anti-sniper detection system. Recent improvements have also led to the development of the M1151 model, which quickly rendered the previous models obsolete. By replacing the M1114, M1116, and earlier armored HMMWV types with a single model, the U.S. Army hopes to lower maintenance costs.

The latest iteration of the Humvee series can be seen in the M1151A1 and later up-armored A1-versions. It has a stronger suspension and larger 6.5 liter turbo-diesel engine to accommodate the weight of up to 680 kg (1,500 lb) of additional armor. The armor protection can be installed or taken off depending on the operating environment, so the vehicles can move more efficiently without armor when there is no threat of attack. There is some underbody armor that moderately protects against mines and roadside bombs. Other improvements include Vehicle Emergency Escape (VEE) windows that can be quickly removed so troops inside can escape in the event of a rollover, jammed door, or the vehicle catching fire, and a blast chimney that vents the force of a bomb blast upwards and away from the occupants. The M1151A1 has a crew of four, can carry 2,000 lb (910 kg) of payload, and can tow a 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) load. On roads, it has a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and a range of 480 km (300 mi).[77]

Variants

[edit]
M998 registered as a historical vehicle in Warendorf
HMMWV with a Phoenix satellite communications dish

Major HMMWV A0/A1/A2 versions

[edit]

With the introduction of the A1 series the number of models was reduced, with further designation revisions when the A2 series was introduced.[78]

A U.S. military M997 ambulance, emblazoned with the Red Cross
  • M56/M56A1 Coyote smoke generator carrier (mounted on an HMMWV; not a type classified HMMWV)
  • M707 Knight (replaced, originally mounted on an M1025A2 HMMWV; not a type classified HMMWV)
  • M966/M966A1 TOW missile carrier, basic armor, without a winch
  • M996 mini-ambulance, two-litter, hardtop (type classified but not produced)
  • M997/M977A1/M977A2 maxi-ambulance, four-litter, basic armor
  • M998/M998A1 cargo/troop carrier without a winch
  • M998 HMMWV Avenger (mounted on an HMMWV; not a type classified HMMWV)
  • M1025/M1025A1 armament carrier, basic armor, without a winch
  • M1025A2 armament/TOW missile carrier, basic armor
  • M1026/M1026A1 armament carrier, basic armor, with winch
  • M1035/M1035A1/M1035A2 soft-top ambulance, two-litter
  • M1036 TOW missile carrier, basic armor, with winch
  • M1037 shelter carrier, without a winch
  • M1037 shelter carrier MSE
  • M1038/M1038A1 cargo/troop carrier with winch
  • M1042 shelter carrier, with winch
  • M1043/M1043A1 armament carrier, supplemental armor, without a winch
  • M1043A2 armament carrier, supplemental armor
  • M1044/M1044A1 armament carrier, supplemental armor, with winch
  • M1045/M1045A1 TOW missile carrier, supplemental armor, without a winch
  • M1045A2 TOW missile carrier, supplemental armor
  • M1046/M1046A1 TOW missile carrier, supplemental armor, with winch
  • M1069 tractor for M119 105 mm gun
U.S. Navy SEALs and GMV-N
  • M1097/M1097A1 heavy hummer variant (HHV)
  • M1097A2 base platform
  • M1097A2 cargo/troop carrier/prime mover (replacing the M998A1)
  • M1097A2 shelter carrier
  • M1097 heavy HMMWV Avenger (mounted on an HMMWV; not a type classified HMMWV)
  • Packhorse – attachment to convert an M1097 to tractor version for semi-trailers
  • XM1109 up-armored heavy Hummer variant (UA-HHV) (replaced by M1114)
  • M1123 troop/cargo (U.S. Marines specific M1097A2)
Advanced up-armored HMMWV including armored gun turret
  • Active Denial System (mounted on an HMMWV)
  • Ground mobility vehicle (GMV) — USSOCOM Special Ops variants — initially based on the M1025; later GMV models based on the M1113 chassis. Another model, based on the M1165 HMMWV can be fitted with armor kits to create an 'up-armored' GMV with additional armor plating and an optional ballistic shield around the top gunner's turret.
Variants are GMV-S (Army Special Forces), GMV-R (75th Ranger Regiment), GMV-N (Navy SEALs), GMV-T/GMV-SD/GMV-ST - AFSOC variants, and the GMV-M (Marine Corps MARSOC) variant.[citation needed]
  • IMETS (mounted on an HMMWV; not a type classified HMMWV)
  • ZEUS-HLONS (mounted on an HMMWV; not a type classified HMMWV)
  • Scorpion – single unit version, fitted with 2B9 Vasilek 82 mm automatic mortar. This is a heavy chassis HMMWV developed in 2004 by engineers at the U.S. Army's Picatinny Arsenal. The mortar itself can fire on single shots or automatic using four-round clips. The range for direct fire is 1000 m and the indirect fire is 4000 m. It is also intended to provide another means of destroying roadside bombs but at a safer standoff range. Only one has been produced.[79]

M1113 expanded capacity vehicle (ECV)

[edit]

Under contract to the US Army, AM General developed the M1113 expanded capacity vehicle (ECV). The M1097A2 is the basis for the expanded capacity vehicle (ECV).[80] The ECV provided the payload capacity allowing for larger and heavier communications shelters, improved armor protection level for scouts, military police, security police, and explosive ordnance disposal platforms.[78]

An M1114 with a Kevlar-wrapped turret returns from a combat logistics patrol (CLP) mission to CAMP Adder

In late 1995, the production of the M1114 based on the improved ECV chassis began. The M1114 meets Army requirements for a scout, military police, and explosive ordnance disposal vehicle with improved ballistic protection levels. The M1114 provides protection against 7.62 mm armor-piercing projectiles, 155 mm artillery air bursts and 12 lb (5.4 kg) anti-tank mine blasts.

In June 1996, the U.S. Army purchased an initial 390 M1114s for operations in Bosnia. The U.S. Air Force has several M1114 vehicles that differ in detail from the U.S. Army model. Under the designation M1116, the type was specifically designed and tailored to the needs of the U.S. Air Force.[78] The M1116 features an expanded cargo area, armored housing for the turret gunner, and increased interior heating and air conditioning system. The M1114 and M1116 received armor at O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company of Fairfield, Ohio. The M1145 offers the protection of the M1114 and M1116 for Air Force Air Support Operations Squadrons (ASOS). Designed to protect Forward Air Controllers, modifications include perimeter ballistic protection, overhead burst protection, IED protection, mine blast protection, and 'white glass' transparent armor.[81] Before the introduction of the latest armored HMMWV variants, and between 1993 and June 2006, Armor Holdings produced more than 17,500 armored HMMWVs (more than 14,000 between 2003 and 2007), all but about 160 of the earliest models were M1114, with smaller numbers of M1116 and M1045.[78] The extended capacity HMMWVs, such as the M1165 can drive over an 18 in (460 mm) vertical wall and carry a 6,820 lb (3,090 kg) payload.[82]

M1165A1, Aviation Nation 2014 US Air Show – Nellis AFB, Las Vegas
  • M1113 shelter carrier – base for special operations vehicles and communications shelter carriers[83]
  • M1114 up-armored armament carrier
  • M1115 TOW carrier (no evidence of fielding)
  • M1116 U.S. Air Force up-armored armament carrier
  • M1121 TOW carrier
  • M1145 U.S. Air Force FAC
  • M1151 enhanced armament carrier (up-armored capable)
  • M1152 enhanced troop/cargo/shelter carrier (up-armored capable)
  • M1165 up-armored HMMWV
  • M1167 up-armored TOW carrier[citation needed]
An M1113 Humvee chassis-mounted XM1124 hybrid-electric diesel-series hybrid-powered HMMWV, September 2009
  • Composite HMMWV – a prototype developed by TPI Composites of Rhode Island and AM General.[84] The purpose of the concept vehicle is to reduce the vehicle's weight so that it may more easily carry an up armor kit.[85] TPI's all-composite HMMWV saves approximately 900 pounds (410 kg) when compared to a current steel and aluminum HMMWV.[86][87]
  • A prototype XM1124 hybrid-electric Humvee on an M1113 Humvee chassis powered by a diesel-series hybrid featuring an all-electric drive train has been developed by RDECOM/TARDEC. The vehicle has a 6 mi (9.7 km) full-electric range for silent operations.[88] It may have less emissions and save fuel in the battlefield, and it can increase the survival rate in emergencies such as if one of the engines is destroyed or fails.[89]
  • NXT 360 Humvee – This variant is available as an independent vehicle or upgrades for the M1100 Humvee series since June 2018.[90]

International versions

[edit]
A Dongfeng Mengshi (lit. "Eastwind Warrior") EQ2050 (licensed-built of the HMMWV) at China's People's Revolution Military Museum in August 2007, during the 'Our Troops towards the Sky' exhibition
Greek Army M1114GR HMMWV with the ability to mount a 9M133 Kornet on top, April 2007
Polish Army M1043A2 HMMWV, July 2005
  • Bulgaria – Bulgarian HMMWVs have been fitted with PKS general-purpose machine guns. Bulgaria usually replaces Western machine guns on its vehicles to simplify maintenance, since the country is an active producer of Russian or Soviet-origin weapons.
  • China - EQ2050/SQF2040 – See also Humvee clone manufacturing in China. Early generations of the vehicle are license-built Hummer H1, while later generations of the vehicles are of indigenous design. The licensed-built version rely on imported U.S.-made parts, including the chassis, gearbox, and diesel engine, while it gradually increase the percentage of indigenous-made content on the vehicles recently since China's People's Liberation Army is unlikely to accept any equipment that relies largely on foreign-made parts.
  • Egypt – AOI equips HMMWVs with anti-armor weaponry, including TOW, Milan, or HOT missiles.
  • Georgia – Georgian HMMWVs have been fitted with PK general-purpose machine guns.
  • Greece – Greek HMMWVs, built entirely by ELVO in Greece, are equipped to fire the Russian 9M133 Kornet ATGM. They have a storage room for 10 missiles. Another version, the M1115GR, is equipped with the HK GMG 40. Israel's Plasan has developed armored versions of the HMMWV, assembled by ELVO in Greece as the M1114GR, M1115GR and M1118GR.[91] ELVO also produced the Ambulance version, a SOF version, and an engineering version of the HMMWV for the Hellenic Army.
  • Israel – Plasan has also designed and supplied an HMMWV armored protection kit for the Portuguese Army,[92] and a different version assembled by Automotive Industries in Nazareth for the Israel Defense Forces.
  • Mexico – The Dirección General de Industria Militar (DGIM), the Mexican Army's prime wholly owned military manufacturer, builds the HMMWV under license in Mexico[93] after a small number of US-built Humvees proved to be reliable within the Mexican Army. Mexican HMMWVs are similar to the US-built models but are slightly longer. They feature a standard selective shift automatic transmission connected to a Mercedes Benz diesel engine and an anti-spalling layer in the passenger cabin. Many are equipped with bulletproof windows and a layer of armor unique to these Mexican HMMWVs. In 2010, Mexico displayed a wagon variant with a second gun hatch to cover the rear of the vehicle.[93] This version also featured a more powerful V12 engine and civilian road wheels to increase top speed capabilities in urban areas.
Ukrainian Army M1167A1 HMMWV, rehearsal for the Independence Day military parade in Kyiv, 2018
  • Poland – Polish Land Forces operate 222 HMMWVs (5 unknown variants are operated by Polish Special Forces). Over 200 are used by the 18th Airborne Battalion which is a part of the 6th Airborne Brigade. The used variants are designated as follows: Tumak-2 – M1043A2, Tumak-3 – M1025A2, Tumak-4 – M1097A2, Tumak-5 – M1045A2, Tumak-6 – M1097A2 (variant used for transport of special containers), Tumak-7 – M1035A2. All vehicles are modified to meet Polish road regulations and are equipped with Polish communication devices. 140 HMMWVs are equipped with a Fonet digital internal communication device. 120 Tumak-2s and Tumak-3s have a rotatable mount which can be fitted with either the UKM-2000P 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun or the NSW-B 12.7 mm heavy machine gun. Tumak-5s are used by anti-tank subunits and are armed with a dismountable Spike missile.[94] Additionally Polish forces of ISAF operated 120 HMMWVs on loan from the U.S. forces.
  • Switzerland – Early MOWAG Eagle light armored vehicles utilized the HMMWV chassis, although the latest uses a Duro III chassis. The Eagle is an NBC-tight, air-conditioned, and armor-protected vehicle. It is in service and available in several configurations with varying levels of armor protection. The Eagle can be fitted with a wide assortment of armaments.
  • Turkey – Otokar Cobra – is a wheeled armoured vehicle developed by Turkish firm Otokar which uses some mechanical components, sub-systems and some parts of the HMMWV.[95][unreliable source?][96]

Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle

[edit]
Marine Corps inspected SCTV Humvee, 2010

Textron's Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle (SCTV) is a protective capsule that can increase Humvee survivability to MRAP levels while significantly improving mobility. The modifications come in five kits, but all five need to be installed before the vehicle can be properly called an SCTV. The vehicle features a monocoque V-shaped hull and angled sides to help deflect rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) with scalable levels of protection. It has greater engine power, replacing the 6.5-liter diesel engine with a Cummins 6.7-liter diesel and Allison 6-speed transmission, as well as a stronger suspension, improved brakes, higher ground clearance, and new onboard instrumentation. Fuel capacity is increased from 27 to 40 US gal (100 to 150 L; 22 to 33 imp gal) and the battery and fuel cells are moved from under the rear seat to the rear of the vehicle. Also included are a powerful air conditioner and heating system, run-flat tires, a thermal guard liner under the roof, sharp edges removed from inside the cabin, blast attenuating seats, and a folding gunner's turret allowing rapid deployment from a cargo aircraft or shipboard below deck. Although heavier than the Humvee, the SCTV is half the weight and costs $150,000 less than a comparably survivable MRAP. The basic version is a four-passenger armament carrier, but it can be configured as a nine-passenger troop carrier, air-defense vehicle, flatbed cargo truck, or field ambulance depending on the type of Humvee it is converted from.[67][97][98]

Work began on the SCTV in 2008 in anticipation of U.S. military upgrades, but it was shelved once they made the JLTV a priority. Textron then focused on selling the SCTV upgrade package to up to 25 countries operating the global fleet, a potential market of up to 10,000 vehicles. The upgrade can enhance the survivability of previously soft-skinned versions, sometimes sold by the U.S. as Excess Defense Articles, while costing and weighing less than a comparable MRAP. By 2015, Colombia had installed the SCTV into three Humvees for testing, and Ukraine had shown interest in upgrading their old-model Humvees recently supplied by the U.S.[97][98][99] Ukraine ordered three SCTVs in February 2016.[100]

Operators

[edit]
HMMWV operators
U.S. Marine Corps HMMWVs in the Philippines deliver food packs after Typhoon Ketsana, 2009
A HMMWV firing an AGM-114 Hellfire missile
U.S. Marines pushing an M1114 HMMWV during a 'Humvee Push' competition, in 2016
Humvee maintenance with engine exposed by Czech Army in Afghanistan
A Spanish Navy Marines M-966 equipped with BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missile
The Mars Institute's Moon-1 HMMWV Rover waits for C-130 airlift at Cambridge Bay, Canada in 2009
Bahraini Army in the 2010s
An NYPD HMMWV equipped with LRAD

Former user

[edit]

Non-state actors

[edit]
A Humvee captured by the Taliban in 2021

Civilian sales

[edit]

In December 2014, the Department of Defense began auctioning off some 4,000 used Humvees to the public. While some have been transferred to domestic law enforcement agencies, this is the first time the military vehicles have been made available for civilian ownership. The idea is to sell them with starting bids at $10,000 each, rather than simply scrapping them as a way to save money and repurpose them. M998, M998A1, M1038, and M1038A1 model Humvees are available, which are out of U.S. service and lack armor. AM General has been opposed to the resale of military Humvees to the general public, primarily because surplus government vehicles would have cut into sales related to the civilian Hummer model, whose production ended in 2010.[173] The first sales from auction occurred on 17 December 2014 for 25 of the Humvees. Bids ranged from $21,500 for a 1989 M1038 to $41,000 for a 1994 AM General M998A1. The average bid was around $30,000 and the sale of the 25 vehicles netted $744,000 total.[174] GovPlanet has since taken over the contract and sells Humvees at its weekly online auctions.[175]

HUMVEE C-Series

[edit]

In 2017, it was announced that AM General signed a contract with VLF Automotive to build a new civilian version of the HMMWV for sale outside of the US. The initial contract calls for up to 100 a year to be built and sold overseas to places such as China, Europe, Middle East, and Australia.[176] These are essentially updated Hummer H1s, but cannot use the Hummer-brand owned by General Motors. These vehicles have not been approved for sale in the US due to safety or emission standards.[177]


Replicas

[edit]
Hawkeye 105 mm Mobile Weapon System in Camp Grayling, 25 July 2019

Kits have been produced for the general market to turn a sedan into a Humvee lookalike. An alternative is to buy a preconstructed (or "turnkey") model. Various kits exist, but one of the more well known is the Volkswagen Beetle-based "Wombat". This was previously named "HummBug", until the threat of a lawsuit from General Motors forced changes to the name and the grille design to make it look less like the real thing.[178][179]

In Australia, a Gold Coast-based company called Rhino Buggies produces replicas of the Hummer H1 based on the Nissan Patrol 4WD vehicle for around A$30,000.[180]

In the U.S., four companies offered Hummer-look-alike body kits that can be mated to GM full-size trucks and Suburban chassis and, in some cases, Ford, Dodge, and Cadillac applications. Some models are Urban Gorilla,[181] Endeavor SB400 and SB4x400 from Forever Off-Road, the Jurassic Truck Corporation T-Rex, and the Bummer from Tatonka Products. An additional company offers plans for chassis building. The kits range from two-door fiberglass models to steel tube and sheet metal constructions.[182]

Similar vehicles

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "A Brief History Of: The Humvee". Time Magazine. 4 September 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2008.
  2. ^ "Тест-драйв Хамера з позивним "Рем" у зоні АТО. HMMWV". Ukraine. 2015. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ Lee, Rob [@RALee85] (27 February 2022). "A destroyed Ukrainian Humvee in Tokmak" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 27 February 2022 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Keyes, Charles (28 January 2011). "Steep cost of military vehicles outlined in Army report". CNN. Archived from the original on 16 May 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
  5. ^ Johnston, Louis; Williamson, Samuel H. (2023). "What Was the U.S. GDP Then?". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved 30 November 2023. United States Gross Domestic Product deflator figures follow the MeasuringWorth series.
  6. ^ "The U.S. Army's Humvee". Warfare History Network. 1 October 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2009.
  7. ^ "Humvee Symbolizes Coast Guard's Role in War". Military.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  8. ^ a b c d e f Turnbull, Grant (30 September 2014). "End of an icon: the rise and fall of the Humvee". army-technology.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  9. ^ a b c d HMMWV Features & Design (archived). AM General.
  10. ^ a b c d HMMWV Fact File Archived 12 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine. U.S. Army.
  11. ^ "High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)". Military.com. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Humvee History". Military Trader. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  13. ^ "In Pictures: Fuel-Sucking Military Vehicles". Forbes. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  14. ^ High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) (M998 Truck) Archived 3 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine. fas.org
  15. ^ Top Ten Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Humvee (archived). military.discovery.com
  16. ^ "HMMWV vs. HUMMER H1". AM General LLC – Amgeneral.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  17. ^ a b Mroz, Albert (16 June 2016). "The U.S. Army's Humvee". Warfare History Network. Sovereign Media. Archived from the original on 18 June 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  18. ^ a b c d e f Zaloga 2006, HMMWV Origins.
  19. ^ Foss 1979, p. 265.
  20. ^ Foss 1981, p. 266.
  21. ^ HMMWV Background amgeneral.com. Retrieved on 2015-01-27 Archived 18 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  22. ^ a b c Foss 1983, p. 440.
  23. ^ Foss 1981, p. 660.
  24. ^ a b Pat Ware The changing role of the Humvee Archived 22 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Telegraph, 2014-03-14. Retrieved 2015-01-27
  25. ^ "Used cars and new cars for sale – Microsoft Start Autos". MSN. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014.
  26. ^ a b c Foss 1984, p. 449.
  27. ^ "The origins of the Hummer". HISTORY.com. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
  28. ^ "Today in military history: Origins of the Humvee". We Are The Mighty. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  29. ^ "Army's Replacement for Jeep Failing Pentagon Battle Tests". The New York Times. Reuters. 5 June 1983. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  30. ^ "Company News; AM General Vehicle Contract". The New York Times. 23 August 1989. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  31. ^ Zaloga 2006, First-Generation HMMWV.
  32. ^ HMMWV Archived 6 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine museum-mm.org
  33. ^ "Taliban suicide bomber kills 9 troops in eastern Afghanistan". 18 May 2020. Archived from the original on 23 May 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2020 – via washingtonpost.com/.
  34. ^ "At least 7 killed in Taliban attack in Afghanistan's Ghazni". 18 May 2020. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020 – via xinhuanet.com.
  35. ^ "Official: Suicide Bomber in Eastern Afghanistan Kills 5". 18 May 2020 – via nytimes.com.
  36. ^ Warner, Fara (25 December 2003). "Army Stepping Up Its Humvee Orders For Troops in Iraq". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  37. ^ "Howitzers, Helicopters, Humvees Headed to Ukraine". U.S. Department of Defense.
  38. ^ "$775 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine". Archived from the original on 21 August 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  39. ^ a b c "A Raid in Russia's Belgorod Left Behind a Trail of American Humvees". Popular Mechanics. 25 May 2023. Archived from the original on 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  40. ^ "NBC: Boost for armored Humvee output – Conflict in Iraq". NBC News. 10 December 2004. Archived from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  41. ^ "Up-Armored Humvee M1114". Defense-update.com. 26 July 2006. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  42. ^ "Up-Armored HUVMEE (UAH)". Defense-update.com. Archived from the original on 7 November 2006. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  43. ^ "$595.8M Contract for M1151 Hummers & Up-Armor Price Limits". Defense Industry Daily. 2 August 2006. Archived from the original on 28 August 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  44. ^ "Armor Survivability Kit (ASK) for soft vehicles". Defense-update.com. 26 July 2006. Archived from the original on 7 April 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  45. ^ "HMMWV Armor Kit – Battelle". Defense-update.com. 25 October 2005. Archived from the original on 24 March 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  46. ^ "Thousands of Army Humvees Lack Armor Upgrade". The Washington Post. 12 February 2007. Archived from the original on 12 October 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
  47. ^ Lowe, Christian (17 August 2007). "Humvee May Get Armor, Performance Boost". Military.com. Archived from the original on 19 August 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  48. ^ "Field Life-saver: 10th Mountain Division Invents "The Rat Claw"". Defense Industry Daily. 19 January 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  49. ^ "Acquisition & Logistics Excellence". Defense AT&L. 36 (5): 65. September 2007 – via Defense Technical Information Center.[dead link‍]
  50. ^ "Humvee Doors Trap Troops". Military.com. UPI. 8 May 2007. Archived from the original on 10 May 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  51. ^ Leipold, J.D. (15 June 2007). "Army Recognizes Greatest Inventions for 2006". U.S. Army. Archived from the original on 12 July 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  52. ^ "BAE Invents VEE Quick-Escape Bulletproof Windows". Defense Industry Daily. 5 October 2010. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  53. ^ "Now That's a Gunshield: The Chavis Turret". Defense Industry Daily. 27 March 2007. Archived from the original on 26 August 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  54. ^ "MRAP Advance Purchase #2: Oshkosh, PVI & GD". Defenseindustrydaily.com. 6 March 2007. Archived from the original on 1 June 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  55. ^ "MRAP: Survivable Rides, Start Rolling". Defenseindustrydaily.com. 26 February 2007. Archived from the original on 20 June 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  56. ^ "Cougar Armored Trucks to Stalk Mines on the Battlefield". Defenseindustrydaily.com. 3 October 2010. Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  57. ^ "Marine Corps Announces Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Contracts". Archived from the original on 4 May 2007.
  58. ^ "Dingo – All Protected Vehicle (APV)". Defense-update.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 5 August 2008.
  59. ^ "Dutch Spend EUR 25M on Bushmaster IMVs for Afghan Mission (updated)". Defense Industry Daily. 7 August 2006. Archived from the original on 1 December 2006. Retrieved 12 January 2007.
  60. ^ "Oshkosh Beats Lockheed, AM General For Historic JLTV Win". Breaking Defense. 26 August 2015. Archived from the original on 26 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  61. ^ Marine Humvee Upgrade Seen as Inevitable Archived 3 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine – Nationaldefensemagazine.org, February 2013
  62. ^ Marines Shelve Humvee Upgrades Due to Budget Cuts Archived 24 March 2015 at the Wayback Machine – DoDBuzz.com, 20 March 2015
  63. ^ Oshkosh Defense Answers USMCs' Light Vehicle Needs Archived 27 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine – ASDnews.com, 2013-09-24
  64. ^ Northrop Grumman Pitching New Humvee Chassis to Army – Nationaldefensemagazine.org, 2014-10-07
  65. ^ Richard Sisk Northrop Offers Back-to-the-Future Upgrade to Humvee Fleet Archived 29 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine – Military.com, 2014-10-14
  66. ^ Textron offers armoured HMMWV solution Archived 16 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine – Shephardmedia.com, 2014-10-15
  67. ^ a b Textron Land Systems presented Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle System at AUSA 2014 Archived 1 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine – Armyrecognition.com, 21 October 2014
  68. ^ Oshkosh Awaits Protests After JLTV Win – Defensenews.com, 29 August 2015
  69. ^ AM General Secures Six-Year, $428.3 Million Contract To Provide The Army With M997A3 HMMWV Configured Ambulances Archived 5 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine – PRNewswiew.com, 8 September 2015
  70. ^ Pentagon Selects 1st Army, Marine Units to Receive JLTV Archived 18 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine – Military.com, 14 June 2017
  71. ^ "2006 Hummer H1 Duramax Diesel Engine – Diesel Power Magazine". Truck Trend. 20 October 2006. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  72. ^ "2004 Hummer H1 - Conceptcarz". conceptcarz.com. Archived from the original on 30 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  73. ^ "The AM General Humvee - Military Power". Motor Trend. 1 August 2008. Retrieved 1 August 2008.
  74. ^ "Features & Design – HMMWV (Humvee)". AM General LLC – Mobility solutions for the 21st Century. Archived from the original on 5 September 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  75. ^ Luiz, Gerald. "Military HMMWV" Archived 23 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Off-road.com, 1 April 2002.
  76. ^ "M1114 Enhanced Capability HMMWV". Tech.military.com. Archived from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  77. ^ The HMMWV Built For Hard Time Archived 20 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine – Strategypage.com, 30 May 2014
  78. ^ a b c d "AM General High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)". IHS Jane's. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  79. ^ "Picatinny successfully designs mortar system for HMMWV". Press Room. Picatinny Arsenal. Archived from the original on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  80. ^ "AM General A2 series". AM General. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  81. ^ HMMWV in Scale Archived 7 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine – Hmmwvinscale.com
  82. ^ "M1165 spec sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 August 2014.
  83. ^ "AM General ECV". AM General. Archived from the original on 11 October 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  84. ^ "TPI Composites and Armor Holdings Unveil Army's First All-Composite Military Vehicle". TMCnet.com. 20 July 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  85. ^ "TPI Composites engineers, fabricates and builds large scale composite structures and composite components for the wind energy, military, and transportation markets". Tpicomposites.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  86. ^ "TPI Composites and Armor Holdings Unveil Army's First All-Composite Military Vehicle". Home.businesswire.com. 20 July 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  87. ^ "Defense Update Newscast – 200707". Defense-update.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  88. ^ "The DOD Energy Blog: Army Working on Hybrid Humvees". Dodenergy.blogspot.com. 8 September 2008. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  89. ^ "Quantitative Analysis of a Hybrid Electric Humvee for Fuel Economy Improvement". February 2013. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  90. ^ "Ten-hut! There's a New Humvee!". 11 June 2018. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  91. ^ a b "25th March Independence Day parade". November 2010. Archived from the original on 17 October 2007. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  92. ^ "ASDNews – Aerospace & Defence News – Plasan Sasa Completes Delivery of Unique HMMWV Armor Suites to Portuguese Army". Asd-network.com. 11 April 2006. Archived from the original on 22 August 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
  93. ^ a b Hechostv. "Crean rifle automático para festejar el Bicentenario". YouTube. Archived from the original on 27 May 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  94. ^ "Samochód terenowy HMMWV". Militarium. 21 January 2008. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  95. ^ "Cobra Light Armoured Vehicle". Army Technology. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  96. ^ "Otokar Cobra is a true all-terrain fighting machine". Fox News. 14 November 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  97. ^ a b Textron Pitches Upgrade To Extend Life of Surplus Humvees – Defensenews.com, 13 October 2015
  98. ^ a b In a Groundbreaking Deal, Ukraine May Buy US Armor for Its Humvees Archived 15 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine – Defenseone.com, 13 October 2015
  99. ^ Textron Shops Protective Humvee ‘Capsules’ Abroad Archived 16 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine – DoDBuzz.com, 14 October 2015
  100. ^ "TEXTRON SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE UKRAINE WITH SURVIVABLE COMBAT TACTICAL VEHICLES (SCTV™)". investor.textron.com. 1 February 2016.
  101. ^ "Albania gets US military Humvees to bolster its army". Defense News. Tirana. 6 September 2017. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  102. ^ Fiorenza, Nicholas (12 September 2017). "US gifts Humvees to Albania". IHS Jane's 360. Archived from the original on 13 September 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  103. ^ Oryx. "Disaster At Hand: Documenting Afghan Military Equipment Losses Since June 2021". Oryx Blog. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  104. ^ "The Taliban posted photos of hundreds of US military vehicles it said were abandoned in the chaotic pullout of Afghanistan and now form part of its army". Yahoo Sports. 28 March 2023. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  105. ^ Zaloga, Steven J. (20 July 2011). HMMWV Humvee 1980–2005: US Army tactical vehicle. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84908-956-2. Archived from the original on 16 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  106. ^ Aghrout, Ahmed; Bougherira, Mohamed Redha (2004). Algeria in Transition: Reforms and Development Prospects. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-0-415-34848-5. Archived from the original on 16 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  107. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t 2011 Army Weapon Systems Handbook (PDF) (Report). Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology. 2011. p. 137. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
  108. ^ "Military parade held in Azerbaijan". news.az. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  109. ^ "Bosnia Herzegovina army land ground armed defense forces military equipment armored vehicle UK | Bosnia Herzegovina army land ground forces UK | East Europe UK". June 2010. Archived from the original on 25 September 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  110. ^ "US donates 44 HMMWV's to Bosnia and Herzegovina" (Press release). AM General. 27 March 2017. Archived from the original on 1 April 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  111. ^ "Купуваме 50 Хамъра за Сухопътни войски ķ(in Bulgarian)". Dnevnik.bg. 14 November 2005. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  112. ^ Pugliese, David (26 November 2014). "Special Ops: Wishlist of new gear". Esprit de Corps. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  113. ^ Day, Adam (1 May 2014). "Point Blank War: Canada's Special Operations Forces in Close Combat With The Enemy". Legion Magazine. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  114. ^ "Izvršena primopredaja 13 oklopnih vozila tipa HMMWV". MORH. 14 June 2011. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  115. ^ "Od Linićevih rezova OSRH spašavaju jedino američki saveznici". Defender.hr. 13 February 2014. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  116. ^ "P7210019". 601. skupiny speciálních sil generála Moravce. Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 13 August 2007.
  117. ^ "HMMWV-TOW". Dansk Panser (in Danish). Archived from the original on 11 March 2012.
  118. ^ Debay, Yves (2004). VBL Panhard (in French). Histoire et collections. p. 121. ISBN 9782913903166.
  119. ^ "Georgian army presents new home made armoured vehicle Didgori during military parade Tbilisi 2905112 | May 2011 news defense army military industry UK | Military army defense industry news year 2011". 29 May 2011. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  120. ^ "Humvee HMMWV ✠ Georgian Army | Humvee much | Pinterest | Georgian". Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  121. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  122. ^ "Iraq crisis: UN 'deplores' militants' capture of cities". BBC News. 12 June 2014. Archived from the original on 5 July 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  123. ^ Weaver, Matthew (30 June 2014). "Isis declares caliphate in Iraq and Syria". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  124. ^ "Iraq crisis: Isis jihadists 'seize Saddam Hussein's chemical weapons stockpile' – live". 19 June 2014. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  125. ^ "ISIS Attack and capture US Humvees". YouTube. 17 June 2014. Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  126. ^ Lappin, Yaakov (27 March 2016). "Security and Defence, a Woman's Touch". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 27 March 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  127. ^ "Vehicles shipped in support of coalition partner mission". 14 January 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  128. ^ "Kazakhstan's News Bulletin". Prosites-kazakhembus.homestead.com. 11 April 2007. Archived from the original on 12 July 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  129. ^ "US gives Kenya's Security Forces 14 Hummer Military vehicles | Kenya, Political, Ranneberger". Emergingminds.org. 12 September 2007. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  130. ^ "Këto janë automjetet ushtarake amerikane për Ushtrinë e Kosovës (Foto)". Telegrafi. 9 December 2018. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  131. ^ "Kosova blen automjete të blinduara nga SHBA-ja". Radio Evropa e Lirë (in Albanian). 25 July 2020. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  132. ^ "Këto janë automjetet ushtarake amerikane për Ushtrinë e Kosovës (Foto)" (Press release). December 2018. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  133. ^ "Press Releases 2014 | Embassy of the United States Beirut, Lebanon". Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  134. ^ Nkala, Oscar (29 July 2013). "Libyan Army receives 200 Humvees". defenceweb.co.za.
  135. ^ "Weaponry and technology". Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  136. ^ "Royal Moroccan Armed Forces". defenceWeb. 30 January 2021. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  137. ^ Larrinaga, de, Nicholas (20 February 2017). "Moldovan Army receives more HMMWVs". IHS Jane's 360. Archived from the original on 20 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  138. ^ AM General HMMWV Humvee M1151B1 exhibits in SITDEF 2013 Archived 15 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine – Infodefensa.com, 19 May 2013
  139. ^ Burr, Lloyd (29 August 2012). "NZ troops 'beg for, borrow or steal' decent gear". Newshub. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  140. ^ Dalløkken, Per Erlien (3 February 2016). "En av Norges største eksportsuksesser: Nå er ny versjon klar". Tu.no. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  141. ^ "Taiwan defense minister presents helicopters and Humvees to Paraguay | Taiwan News | 2019-08-15 17:20:48". Taiwan News. 15 August 2019. Archived from the original on 16 August 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  142. ^ InfoDefensa, Revista Defensa. "Taiwán dona a Paraguay dos helicópteros UH-1H y 30 vehículos Humvee". Infodefensa - Noticias de defensa, industria, seguridad, armamento, ejércitos y tecnología de la defensa (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 16 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  143. ^ "Broken link". Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  144. ^ https://armstransfers.sipri.org/ArmsTransfer/CSVResult
  145. ^ "Active Polish Land Forces Vehicles and Artillery (2019)". militaryfactory.com. Archived from the original on 6 November 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  146. ^ "VIATURAS DO EXÉRCITO APRESENTADAS EM BRAGA | Operacional" (in European Portuguese). Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  147. ^ "EXPOFAP 2009 EM SINTRA | Operacional" (in European Portuguese). Archived from the original on 12 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  148. ^ "Trade Registers". Archived from the original on 14 April 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  149. ^ Morgan, Scott. "The U.S. Gives 23 Humvee to the Senegalese Armed Forces". Embassy of the United States in Dakar, Senegal. Dakar. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  150. ^ Bisaccio, Derek (19 January 2017). "Senegalese PTL-02s in this convoy? via @DOlusegun". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  151. ^ Sánchez, Javier. "Vehículo ligero multipropósito HUMMER" (in Spanish). Revistanaval.com. Archived from the original on 14 December 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  152. ^ "Vojsci Srbije isporučeno 66 Hamvija". 23 July 2023. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  153. ^ "Vojaci v Iraku dostanú americké Humvee :: Ministerstvo obrany SR". Archived from the original on 31 July 2018.
  154. ^ Ljubljana, U.S. Embassy (21 April 2020). "U.S.-Slovenia Defense Cooperation Provides New Field Ambulances for the Slovenian Armed Forces". U.S. Embassy in Slovenia. Archived from the original on 16 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  155. ^ "US Vehicle Operated by FSA Terrorists in Aleppo (Photo) – Al-Manar TV Lebanon". Archived from the original on 23 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  156. ^ 記者張豐麟. "陸軍輕型戰術輪車採購案的謬思" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
  157. ^ "Military to replace its Humvee fleet". taipeitimes.com. 8 April 2003. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  158. ^ "M1152A1 HMMWV "Gun truck" This variant of Humvee saw widespread use with Afghan National Army and limited use with Afghan National Police. Though, little is known this version is used by Tajik Border Guard (likely from ANA defectors) and was used by Yemen Republican Guard as well". Twitter. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  159. ^ "Багатоцільовий автомобіль HMMWV: служба в ЗСУ". 4 December 2021. Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  160. ^ "У колонах українських десантників, що рухаються на Крим, помічені американські «Хаммери»" [In columns of Ukrainian Airmobile Forces who are deploying around Crimea they were noted to be in American Humvees]. Військова панорама. 12 March 2014. Archived from the original on 1 October 2018.
  161. ^ YouTube. Archived from the original on 1 January 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  162. ^ Leonard, Peter; Bennett, Dalton (19 February 2015). "Debaltseve Under Rebel Control". U.S. News & World Report. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  163. ^ "U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine" Archived 20 June 2022 at the Wayback Machine. U.S Department of State. (12 March 2024). Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  164. ^ "U.S. Defense - AM General". Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  165. ^ Mitzer, Stijn; Oliemans, Joost (20 September 2015). "The Oryx Handbook of Pre-war Yemeni Fighting Vehicles". Oryx. Archived from the original on 30 September 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  166. ^ "Afghan Forces Getting HMMWVs". 26 July 2011. Archived from the original on 18 August 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  167. ^ "401st AFSB completes M1114 transfer to ANA". army.mil. 11 January 2013.
  168. ^ "Panjshir resistance digs in to defend key valley from Taliban". 24 August 2021. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  169. ^ Van Buren, Peter (2 June 2015). "Hezbollah Brigades flaunts US equipment in Anbar operation". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2 June 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  170. ^ Bill Roggio & Kaled Weiss (25 June 2015). "Hezbollah Brigades flaunts US equipment in Anbar operation". Long War Journal. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  171. ^ Nash & Searle 2021, p. 38.
  172. ^ Nash & Searle 2021, p. 49.
  173. ^ Surplus Humvee auctions to the public a first for DoD – Armytimes.com, 12 December 2014
  174. ^ Humvees Sell for up to $42K in First Public Auction of Military Truck Archived 18 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine – Defensetech.org, 17 December 2014
  175. ^ "GovPlanet Humvee Marketplace". Archived from the original on 23 January 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  176. ^ "VLF is Now Building and Selling the Hummer H1 to China". 9 May 2017. Archived from the original on 10 July 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  177. ^ Atiyeh, Clifford (8 May 2017). "Bob Lutz's VLF Is Building Brand-New Hummer H1s and Shipping Them to China". Car and Driver. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  178. ^ speedsterforsale (28 June 2009). "VW "Hummbug" For Sale". Vwforsale.wordpress.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  179. ^ "The Wombat-a hummdinger of a sport utility vehicle!". Kitcar.com. 6 January 1990. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  180. ^ Rhino Buggies web site http://www.rhinobuggies.com.au/ Archived 18 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  181. ^ Urban Gorilla from Urban Manufacturing. 4x4bodies.com Archived 9 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  182. ^ "Hummer Look Alike Rebody Kits". September 1998. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
  183. ^ אמיר בוחבוט (22 March 2007). "חדשותה"חיה הרעה" של היחידות המיוחדות". Nrg.co.il. Archived from the original on 7 January 2008. Retrieved 27 November 2010.

Bibliography

[edit]
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Humvees.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Humvee&oldid=1263030944"