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General Dynamics moves into low rate production on its Ground Mobility Vehicle 1.1 program.
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| Wednesday, October 8, 2014 12:06 PM | |||
| General Dynamics moves into low rate production on its Ground Mobility Vehicle 1.1 program | |||
General
Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has reached a critical milestone
and is moving to low rate initial production (LRIP) on the Ground Mobility
Vehicle 1.1 program after receiving notice that a Milestone C Decision
has been reached by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Under the
LRIP option, General Dynamics will produce and deliver 72 vehicles to
USSOCOM by 2016.
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 General Dynamics Ground Mobility Vehicle 1.1 |
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Awarded
to General Dynamics in August 2013, the GMV
1.1 vehicle is an extremely light, highly mobile and C/MH-47 internally
transportable platform that meets USSOCOM high-priority mission requirements.The
GMV 1.1 vehicle is the company's Flyer 72 platform with USSOCOM specific
modifications.
Jointly developed by General Dynamics and Flyer Defense, the Flyer 72 has a top-speed of 100 mph, a cruising range of 350 miles and can carry up to nine operators with payload while traversing remote and demanding terrain. With a payload-to-weight ratio greater than 1:1, the Flyer 72 is unique in its ability to carry more than it weighs. It can easily be reconfigured to meet a wide range of specific mission sets without modifying the vehicle's base design or using any special tools. "This is a significant accomplishment for our GMV 1.1 team. We look forward to continuing this strong partnership with USSOCOM and we are fully committed to providing this unique capability on schedule and within cost," said Tim Neaves, director of lightweight vehicle programs for General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. |
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