GM Defense And American Rheinmetall Secure Contract With U.S. Army For Common Tactical Truck Prototype | Carscoops carscoops
GM Defense continues to see success as the company has announced their joint entry with American Rheinmetall Vehicles has won a contract for the first phase of the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck Program.and this promises “optimized lifecycle costs” as well as a robust supply chain.
That’s a bit vague, but American Rheinmetall noted the HX3 family of vehicles can handle a wide range of roles and features a protected cabin with relatively large windows for an improved field of view. Speaking of which, the company noted an optional BirdView camera system which sounds similar to what you’d find on a
. On the topic of traditional automotive features, the company mentioned Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, and Emergency Brake Assist.On the military side, American Rheinmetall noted the HX3 family has a redesigned cabin with improved ergonomics, spacious storage compartments, and a digital blackout mode that can disable “all transmission and reception functions to reduce the vehicle’s digital signature.
The Common Tactical Truck Program seeks to find a replacement for the Army’s current heavy tactical trucks. It’s a multi-phased program, but the eventual winner will hit the jackpot as the Army is seeking up to 40,000 trucks valued at up to $14 billion.
Besides the American Rheinmetall Vehicles/GM Defense entry, contracts were awarded to Mack Defense, Navistar Defense, and Oshkosh Defense. The Army says they’ll build prototypes that represent their offerings for the M915 Line Haul Tractor, M1088 Medium Tractor, and Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck.
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