Lithuanian Armed Forces receive more JLTVs from US
Defense News ,Lithuanian & U.S :- The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has reported the successful reception of the final tranche of 50 Oshkosh JLTV military vehicles from the United States, concluding the original 2019 agreement for the acquisition of 200 vehicles.
With the completion of this delivery, the Lithuanian Armed Forces have now fully integrated all 200 JLTVs into their operational fleet, representing a substantial augmentation of their military capabilities.
In a strategic move aimed at fortifying its defense capabilities, Lithuania entered into an additional contract in December 2022 for the procurement of an additional 300 JLTVs. The delivery for this new batch is scheduled to commence in 2024, and some of these vehicles will be equipped with the advanced Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) developed by Kongsberg.
This recent acquisition positions Lithuania as the foremost international customer for the JLTV, boasting a total order of 500 vehicles. Oshkosh, the JLTV manufacturer, has confirmed the production of over 20,000 units of these versatile military vehicles to date.
Specification of the U.S. Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs)
General Specifications
- Manufacturer: Oshkosh Defense (initially; AM General awarded a new contract in 2023)
- Type: Light tactical vehicle
- Purpose: Partially replace the Humvee, offering enhanced protection, mobility, and payload capacity
- Service branches: U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy
Key Specifications
- Dimensions:
- Length: 254 inches (6.45 meters)
- Width: 96 inches (2.44 meters)
- Height: 93 inches (2.36 meters)
- Weight: 15,500 pounds (7,031 kg) (combat-ready)
- Payload capacity: 5,100 pounds (2,313 kg)
- Crew: 4 (2 for Utility model)
- Engine: Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 turbodiesel, 340 horsepower
- Transmission: Allison 2500SP 6-speed automatic
- Suspension: TAK-4i™ intelligent independent suspension system
- Ground clearance: 20 inches (50.8 cm)
- Fuel capacity: 50 gallons (189 liters)
- Range: 350 miles (563 km)
- Speed: Over 70 mph (113 km/h)
Protection
- Scalable armor: Adaptable to various threat levels, including blast protection against mines and IEDs
- Blast-resistant seats and spall liners
- Central tire inflation system (CTIS): Adjusts tire pressure for varying terrain and increased survivability
Variants
- Utility (JLTV-UTL): Two-door model for cargo and utility missions
- General Purpose (JLTV-GP): Four-door model for troop transport and general use
- Close Combat Weapons Carrier (JLTV-CCWC): Four-door model with enhanced armament capabilities
Additional Features
- C4ISR capability: Integrated command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems
- Open architecture design: Facilitates integration of new technologies and mission packages
- Air transportable: Fits inside a C-130 Hercules aircraft
- Amphibious capability: Can ford water obstacles up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep
Contract Status
- Oshkosh Defense initially awarded the JLTV contract in 2015.
- AM General awarded a new contract in February 2023 to build the next-generation JLTV, designated as JLTV A2.
- Production of JLTV A2 is expected to begin in late 2023.
