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JLTV
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is a modern U.S. military armored truck designed to replace the aging Humvee fleet. It offers significantly better protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and mines while maintaining high off-road performance.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is a family of light utility and combat multi-role vehicles developed by Oshkosh Defense for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps to replace the HMMWV. It provides scalable, MRAP-level protection against blast and ballistic threats, superior off-road mobility with the TAK-4i intelligent independent suspension system, and integrates modern C4ISR capabilities.
BACKGROUND
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), known and marketed under Oshkosh development as the L-ATV, is a light utility/combat multi-role vehicle. The Oshkosh-developed JLTV was selected for acquisition under the US military's Army-led Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program. In the very early stages of the program it was suggested that JLTV would replace the AM General High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) on a one-for-one basis. It is now suggested that the JLTV will partially replace the HMMWV.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
- Oshkosh L-ATV
- L-ATV
- Humvee replacement
- Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle
USAGE NOTE
JLTV refers to the specific multi-service procurement program and its resulting vehicle family, not as a generic term for any light armored truck.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to JLTV.
The original designer and prime contractor for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). They won the initial U.S. military contract in 2015 and have produced tens of thousands of vehicles for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and international allies.
A major competitor for the original JLTV contract and the winner of the follow-on production contract in 2023. They are now responsible for the future production of JLTVs for the U.S. military, building upon their long history of producing tactical vehicles like the HMMWV (Humvee).
A key competitor in the JLTV competition, leading a team that developed and submitted a prototype vehicle for the program's Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. Although their bid was not selected, they were a major developer in the vehicle's formative stages.
A subsidiary of General Motors focused on military vehicles. While not a prime on the original JLTV, they develop and produce light tactical vehicles, such as the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), and compete for military contracts in the same vehicle class as the JLTV.
A manufacturer of military vehicles that has competed for various tactical vehicle programs, including precursors and bids related to the JLTV. They produce a range of protected vehicles for domestic and international defense customers.
A global defense company that was part of a team with Navistar for an early JLTV bid. BAE has extensive experience developing armored and tactical vehicles, such as the Caiman MRAP, which informed the protection requirements for the JLTV program.