BAE Systems Valanx explained

Valanx
Origin:United States
Type:Survivable Light Armored Vehicle, 4-door truck
Is Vehicle:yes
Manufacturer:BAE Systems Inc.
Secondary Armament:up to four M7 smoke grenade dischargers
Speed:Forward
Road:
Off road: varies
Reverse:

The BAE Systems Valanx was one of six competitors for a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle that will supplement the Humvee.[1] The Valanx featured lightweight advanced armour and a V-hull for crew protection.[2] It was developed with Navistar.

The Valanx was not selected for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the program.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Look: Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) . Defense Tech . 2010-06-04 . 2012-02-09.
  2. Web site: BAE Systems and Navistar Unveil Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Prototype at AUSA Winter Symposium. BAE Systems . 2008-02-27 . 2012-02-06.
  3. http://www.dodbuzz.com/2012/08/23/army-and-marine-corps-pick-jltv-winners/ Army and Marine Corps pick JLTV winners