This is a long way away from production, but this Jeep Commando prototype is pretty cool.
Hendrick Dynamics, a subsidiary of Hendrick Motorsports, partnered with BAE Systems to create Jeep Wrangler-based, ultralight ground mobility vehicles (GMV) to support the Global Response Force.
Hendrick created three Commandos: the Commando 2 (a two-seater based on the Wrangler), the Commando 4 (a four seater based on the Wrangler Unlimited), and the Commando S (a Wrangler Unlimited-based four-seat pickup that appears to use the Mopar JK-8 conversion kit).
All the Commandos have been modified to meet military requirements: they have 2.8-liter diesels capable of running on JP-8 fuel, military-style bumpers, and Kevlar-reinforced tires. Options include infra-red headlights and taillights, rifle scabbards, and fittings for unmanned operations.
Around two dozen prototype Commandos have already been used by the Army in the Middle East.
The Army has yet to release its RFP, much less start the process of evaluating vehicles, but the Jeep could be re-enlisting for another tour of duty.
Read the whole article here:
News | Jeep to re-enlist in the Army?
Hendrick Dynamics, a subsidiary of Hendrick Motorsports, partnered with BAE Systems to create Jeep Wrangler-based, ultralight ground mobility vehicles (GMV) to support the Global Response Force.
Hendrick created three Commandos: the Commando 2 (a two-seater based on the Wrangler), the Commando 4 (a four seater based on the Wrangler Unlimited), and the Commando S (a Wrangler Unlimited-based four-seat pickup that appears to use the Mopar JK-8 conversion kit).
All the Commandos have been modified to meet military requirements: they have 2.8-liter diesels capable of running on JP-8 fuel, military-style bumpers, and Kevlar-reinforced tires. Options include infra-red headlights and taillights, rifle scabbards, and fittings for unmanned operations.
Around two dozen prototype Commandos have already been used by the Army in the Middle East.
The Army has yet to release its RFP, much less start the process of evaluating vehicles, but the Jeep could be re-enlisting for another tour of duty.
Read the whole article here:
News | Jeep to re-enlist in the Army?
