| Commando Jeep | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Type | Combat utility vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Jeep/Chrysler and Hendrick Dynamics |
| Also called | Jeep Wrangler |
| Model years | 2013 - present |
| Assembly | Concord, North Carolina |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style |
2-door convertible 2-door SUV 4-door convertible 4-door SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine |
| Transmission | five-speed automatic transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase |
2-door: 95.4 in (2,420 mm) 4-door: 116 in (2,950 mm) |
| Length |
2-door: 152.8 in (3,880 mm) 4-door: 173.4 in (4,400 mm) |
| Width |
2-door: 73.7 in (1,870 mm) 4-door: 73.9 in (1,880 mm) |
| Height |
70.9 in (1,800 mm) 2-Door Rubicon: 72.3 in (1,840 mm) |
The Commando Jeep is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tactical vehicle based on the Jeep Wrangler with a factory installed turbodiesel engine operating on JP-8 and global diesel fuels.[1][2] It is a vehicle modified for use by airborne forces, special operations forces, and combat engineers.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Overview[]
The military jeep was created by American Bantam for U.S. Army use in 1940, but most subsequent production was by Willys-Overland and Ford. Jeep Wranglers assembled at Chrysler's Toledo Complex are used by Hendrick Dynamics in North Carolina to build Commando Jeep. Manufactured in the United States, Commando complies with the Buy American Act.[7][8]
The Commando, produced in two-door, four-door, and pickup truck configurations, includes a roll over protective structure, military bumpers, heavy-duty tie-downs, Kevlar reinforced tires, suspension enhancements, electrical, lighting and other tactical modifications.[9] It is certified for internal transport via CH-47 helicopters and other military transport aircraft.[10] Commando Jeep completed the U.S. Army's Ultra Light Combat Vehicle (ULCV) platform performance demonstration (PPD).[11][12][13][14]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Berning, Zach. COMMANDO Tactical Vehicle. MotusWorld.com, 8 April 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 COMMANDO Tactical Vehicle. CommandoUSA.com, Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ Dismounted Soldier Protection Roller (DSPR). Pearson-Eng.com, Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ HIPPOS CPS (stand alone). Multipower.us, Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ Weaver, Richard. Countermine/Counter-IED Overview. MSCOE Industry Day Forum, 29 August 2013.
- ↑ Gallery. CommandoUSA.com, Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ Sec. 10a – American Materials Required for Public Use. U.S.C. Title 41 – Public Contracts. 2009.
- ↑ Luckey, John R. Domestic Content Legislation: The Buy American Act and Complementary Little Buy American Provisions. Congressional Research Service. 25 April 2012.
- ↑ Models. CommandoUSA.com, Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ↑ Safety. CommandoUSA.com, Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ↑ Hendrick Dynamics Participates in Ultra Light Combat Vehicle Demonstration. HendrickDynamics.com, 15 September 2014.
- ↑ Gould, Joe. US Army Officials: Field Ultralight Vehicles Quickly. DefenseNews.com, 16 January 2015.
- ↑ MCoE Warfighter Conference Mounted Requirements Division. U.S. Army Maneuver Conference Read Ahead. 21 August 2014.
- ↑ Gourley, Scott. “Show up or shut up time” for Ultra Light Combat Vehicle creators. Military1.com, 16 April 2014.
External links[]
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