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| Valanx | |
|---|---|
 The Valanx during the JLTV Technology Development phase. | |
| Type | Survivable Light Armored Vehicle, 4-door truck |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Inc. |
| Specifications | |
Secondary armament | up to four M7 smoke grenade dischargers |
| Engine | v8 ford pw stroke 6 7 L |
Operational range | 300 miles (480 km) |
| Maximum speed | Forward Road: 70 mph (110 km/h) Off road: varies Reverse: 8 mph (13 km/h) |
The BAE Systems Valanx was one of six competitors for a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle that will supplement the Humvee.[1] The Valanx featured lightweight advanced armour and a V-hull for crew protection.[2] It was developed with Navistar.
The Valanx was not selected for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the program.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "First Look: Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)". Defense Tech. 2010-06-04. Archived from the original on June 7, 2010. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
- ↑ "BAE Systems and Navistar Unveil Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Prototype at AUSA Winter Symposium". BAE Systems. 2008-02-27. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ↑ Army and Marine Corps pick JLTV winners Archived 2014-02-27 at the Wayback Machine - DoDBuzz.com, August 23, 2012