BAE
Systems and Navistar Defense LLC offer the Valanx™, a Joint Light
Tactical Vehicle Family of Vehicles (JLTV FoV) that fills the gap between
HMMWVs and combat vehicles. The U.S. Joint Services have a requirement
for a new Joint Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicle platform that provides
better protection, survivability and capabilities than today’s
fleet.
BAE Systems, Navistar Defense and Arvin Meritor have teamed to compete
for the JLTV program. The team is unmatched from concept to combat.
It combines BAE Systems’ proven combat system design excellence,
Navistar’s world-class supply chain, best-of-breed commercial
production, and worldwide logistics and Arvin Meritor’s advanced
mobility systems. Built to meet the Warfighters’ requirements,
our user-centric and systems-engineered JLTV balances Payload, Performance
and Protection: the “Iron Triangle.” The system provides
exceptional “fightability” with maximum volume under armor
at desired transport weight.
The team is offering a purpose-built, Warfighter-centric JLTV design
that provides unmatched strength, protection and support for the Warfighter.
The Warfighter-centric design incorporates lessons learned from BAE
Systems’ successful history of combat vehicle production and optimizes
payload, protection and performance to meet all JLTV requirements. The
team is testing prototypes and competing to win a 27-month Technology
Demonstration contract. |
| Armament |
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this
time, there is not specific armament mounted to the vehicle,
but in the future the vehicle can be fitted with a 12,7 mm or
7,62 mm machine gun for his self-protection.
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| Protection |
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BAE Systems-Navistar JLTV proposal is named the Valanx. Valanx
is a family of v-hulled, blast-resistant vehicles that optimize
what's referred to as the "iron triangle" –
payload, protection and performance – to meet all requirements
of the JLTV program. The Valanx design incorporates lessons
learned from the U.S. Department of Defense's Mine Resistant
Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program and features the latest
in lightweight, advanced armor and a v-shaped hull design to
provide unmatched crew protection. The V-shaped aluminum/ titanium
hull structure provides superior integral vehicle protection
as proven on our MRAP line of vehicles.The vehicles should be
armoured, have network connectivity, be light enough to be transported
by a range of aircraft and feature common parts, systems, tools,
training and maintenance procedures.
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| Mobility |
The
vehicle will out-perform existing tactical systems by providing
exportable power that exceeds JLTV requirements and existing
MRAP capabilities. Its modular design maximizes commonality
across JLTV variants and enables the seamless integration of
future technologies. The team also includes Arvin Meritor to
manufacture the lightweight independent suspension and drivetrain
solutions for the Valanx. The company is a leading designer
and manufacturer of automotive advanced mobility systems and
is the largest axle supplier to the U.S. military. |
| Accessories |
| There
are several variations of the Valanx designed to meet scouting,
general mobility, infantry carrying, ambulatory and other needs
for combat troops
The Valanx™ is based on a fully integrated, low risk foundation
that represents current and immediate capability with ample
margin for growth. The system architecture accommodates future
enhancements and transition to hybrid/ electric drive for greater
fuel efficiency. Built-in modular, open architecture allows
for advances in vetronics, protection, and hybrid drive. Design
modularity means upgrades can be “swapped-in” and
enhancements are “plug-and-play.” And the entire
range of sub-configurations in the BAE Systems JLTV FoV is designed
for commonality, including companion trailers.
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| Specifications |
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Armament |
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The
basic version can be fitted with a 7,62 mm or
12,7 mm machine gun. |
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Country
users |
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United
States |
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Designer
Company |
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BAE
Systems, Navistar Defense, Arvin Meritor.
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Accessories |
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Requirements
: Jam-resistant doors, automatic fire-extinguishing
system, two run-flat tyres, Electronic monitoring
to diagnose equipment and system failures
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Crew |
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4 |
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Armor |
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Basic
armor, with additional add-on armour kit.
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Weight |
5,987
kg |
Speed |
105
km/h |
Range |
650
km
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Dimensions |
Lenght,
5.56 m; Width, 2.43 m; Height, 2.84 m |
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