What do you think of the HMMWV's replacement - the JLTV?

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   Terrexposted 9 years ago

   What do you think of the HMMWV's replacement - the JLTV?
   
   The Humvee, ubiquitous workhorse of the US military since 1985 has been replaced with the JLTV. Call me a traditionalist, but I just don't like how the JLTV looks. When the M-151A MUTT was replaced by the HMMWV, it was a beautiful change; this isn't.
   
   

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   lions44posted 9 years ago

   I just saw one on the road the other day (I work near an Army base).  It surprised me because I did not think they were coming out so soon.  It look tough, most so than the humvee.  I hope it is.  I did note it had a higher suspension than the humvee, and is probably more armored beneath the drivers compartment.

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      Terrexposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, lucky you! Wish I could get up- close to one.
      You're right about the suspension. The humvee looks like a baby next to the JLTV cos it is the little bro of the MRAPS (manufactured by the same company). It's got the same level of protection also.

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      lions44posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thx Terrex.  A win by default.  But since it looks like we have troops heading back to Iraq early next year, this JLTV might get a baptism of fire.

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      Terrexposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      lol abt the default win.
      I really hope the arab countries pull up their socks to combat the terror in Iraq and not rely on others ( and then blame them for 'invading').

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