It looks to me that this square frame in the cargo area, extending beyond the cabin's width, will act as a branch trap in forested areas, causing problems.
They're badass. the one downside I can see is maintenance. Complexity and the need for high level training to effectively repair them will hinder their readiness. That's something that will improve over time though.
I live near the manufacture (Oskosh Defense) and I have seen them do field testing in our county dirt roads. I have also talked to one of the engineers who manufactures the fire repression system. Appears to be a nice vehicle and is a massive upgrade to our National Guard Humvvees. One of the test drivers also shops at my store and talks about the non-classified stuff.
The humvee was fine for what it was designed for - a replacement for the jeep. The problems started when they were pressed into combat roles they were not intended for. Since the JLTV is designed for combat from the get-go it shouldn’t have the same problems. The humvees can then be used behind the lines again in the roles they were designed for.
Genial. By the way, what do you think soldiers will call the JLTV? I know "Humvee" is the nickname for the HMMW.... Will they call it the "Jilly"? "Jay Lee"? "TV"??
The humvee can go back to being what it was originally designed for. A backline utility vehicle. JLTV can take over the role of what the military has over asked the humvee to become the last few decades of a front lines tactical vehicle.
@@MbisonBalrog Those cannot get anymore armor, or else it will be super slow, and in order make it faster, you got to loose armor. Upgrading Engines is expensive and inpractical.
Love how you went from discussing military topics to actually getting hands on with loads of toys this past year. Looking forward with all the upcoming content man
That's called "subscriber clout". They've built up enough clout that they can be taken seriously by, well, the military. When you have 100K-200K subscribers, larger businesses and organizations will start to take notice and consider your platform. You also become a better tool for marketing and PR. So the more T&P grows, the more opportunities like this become available.
Let's be real, he's one of those military equipment TH-camr that doesn't use A.I voice and horrible scrip with wikipedia sourced information. He's making good one.
thanks! I'll be going to AUSA in DC in two weeks to get a first hand look at all the next generation defense technology for you guys. Its easier to stay at home but I need to try these things out to really understand them.
The HUMVEE was designed with very specific limitations. Including capability for sling loading from a Blackhawk. There was originally an armored version that was never produced because the weight made sling loading impossible.
As a novice outsider to this area, it seems that air transport seems to be almost randomly attached to army requirements. And then never necessary! Was a humvee ever transported by a Blackhawk in Iraq or Afghanistan?
@@godofallthingsandall Don't know about US Army combat in Iraq or Afghanistan, but a similar zeal to ensure air transport slung under a heptr capability is displayed by Indian Army, although the terrain they intend to deploy this capability is in the Himalayas. So its kind of justified, I guess.
I was part of the Marine Corps test group back in 2014 when the DoD had the three finalists (OshKosh, General Dynamics, and Lockheed Martin). I was jealous of the guys with the cup holders; I got stuck with the General Dynamics JLTV which was the biggest disappointment of the 3 models. It’s crazy to see almost 8 years later they are finally putting them into use.
You’re getting up close and personal with some pretty cool military toys. Must be your channel is gaining some serious traction. I really enjoyed this look at the JLTV.
@@TheAnnoyingBoss your point being? Dunno. You need a license to own most guns. The carrying part is apparently under review. I think it’s a bad idea. Most people are to dumb/foolish/insane to have a gun at all. Anyway, a stoned gun owner is probably a lot safer than a drunk gun owner, so there’s that.
As a current OSKOSH DEFENSE engineer who works on the JLTV platform, it is exciting to see our vehicle getting some great coverage. Thank you Chris for giving a breakdown of the truely modern armoured vehicle our troops will be protected within. The JLTV is such a beast of a vehicle and you covered so many of the great reasons why it is a vast improvement of both the MRAP and Humvee.
Honest question, what's up with the two deadlines this vehicle has had since it was rolled out for the marines? One for the electrical fires started inside of the fire suppression system and the other being the AC breaking down on almost all of our new shiny JLTVs, causing them to be deadlined. Also, who thought through the whole no airflow in the vehicle if the AC breaks down part? Asking for friend, not because it easily gets over 100 degrees in there in Hawaii or anything
@@iandoyle3695 because of NDA I can't really answer you much on specifics. What I can do though is any major issues on the vehicle is worked on between osk defense and the government. We want to fix and eliminate any problems as quickly and painless as possible just us much as y* err your friend* wants.
@@canadaarm3 they are so hard to tell apart haha I realized by the end of making this video that the only way to visually tell them apart sometimes to the untrained eye is the doors are shaped differently right? anyway thanks for making an outstanding product at Oskosh you all are doing great work keeping soldiers safe.
@@Taskandpurpose I was still confusing them after a year of working on them myself. 🤣 I look for the side mirrors. MATV has hood mounted mirrors, while JLTV has more conventional A-pillar mounted mirrors.
I see these parked in a few areas around Oshkosh, Wisconsin waiting for their trip to the far reaches of the Nation and beyond. Proud to know they were made in the Midwest.
Oshkosh Truck Co. makes them...as well as about 85 - 90 % of the vehicles the US Army & USMC makes. They build good trucks, though occasionally some small problem arises. And some E4 or E5 high school dropout who fancies himself an automotive engineer makes genius-level recommendations...
From one former 11B to another, I love the way you break down the capabilities of weapon systems and vehicles! Congratulations on growing your channel and developing legitimacy!
My dad works at Oshkosh truck, his supervisor is an Afghanistan vet. My dad's first days he showed them pictures he took himself of humvees hit by rpgs and ieds. He said "this is why we're gonna do a good job on every capsule". Made in Wisconsin
I worked in R&D for 32 years, and thankfully had a great mentor for 26 of those years. Anytime anybody (including upper management) strayed from the objective/mission, he would stand up in the meeting and yell "STOP THIS!.......What is the intent of this meeting?" He would then direct the people involved in the "stray discussion" to set up a separate meeting and resolve the issue, so the rest of us could stay focused on the task at hand. The guy knew how to prioritize resources.
The theme song for the JLTV is "Low Rider" by the American funk band War. The JLTV ability to lower and raise its suspension is one way to increase enlistment from the low rider community. You know some private is going to be hitting switches, flexin', three wheelin', bouncin' dog leggin' and scrapin'.
With a 300 lbs door, it has the same issue as both the HMMWV and the MRAP; rollover into water and end up on your side and you're not going to lift that door open. Everyone out the turret... if you can. I hope they have continued their training for rollover into water for these new vehicles.
I think general amour is way more likely to be used then having a light door so you can open it if you sink the thing. Id rather take my chances trying to get out the turret then know for a fact the rpg that is coming is going to blow the door off that Im sitting next too.
I could not agree more. Heavy doors could be a detriment. As far as air assisted doors go.. that's all fine and dandy till you don't have any air. The one thing I see that still wasn't addressed was a flat bottom vehicle just like the HMMWV.
Humvee was a 1970's program with Cold-War thinking, if you put a scope on a musket, then add night-vision, it's still a musket, and time to improve through technology :)
I'm not American, and haven't been in the military, but I still find all this pretty interesting. I also like the way the US armed forces seem to be pretty open to discussing new programmes, and lets people get hands-on with hardware. The way you deliver it all with a sense of humour is pretty cool too.
I'm just a civilian but I think there are a few factors here. As with any government agency they have to show accountability, openness furthers public trust. The cool factor of new weapons also helps to soften the blow of the cost.
According to well vetted sources, the most capable part of the Humvee is its ability to cook Jiffy Pop on the block. I want to know if this capability is incorporated in this new vehicle.
It's nice that you address having a difference of opinion and are willing to look further into the matter when given the opportunity. If only more people did this in general...
First, I like the approach, do a video that is not perfectly accurate...an officer gets annoyed and you get invited...try doing some F-35 videos maybe they will take you on a flight
I stumbled across your channel and always liked it. And the fact that you're wearing a Mystery Science Theater t-shirt seals it for me. Great show. It's great that they reached out to you for this episode which indicates that you've got a really good audience in enough juice to actually still put your hands on something like that. Very cool
I work on the JLTV at Oshkosh Defense and I'm suprised you were able to get a video of the inside. That's a rare rare moment you had there. I love the JLTV
Oshkosh defense engineer here. I was surprised too. Footage from below too. Video or pictures of the interior, suspension, and drivetrain seam to be rare.
@@Ricossmft28 night and day differences. MRAP was a "oh crap we need to fix a problem ASAP" type solution to the IED problem in the middle east. JLTV is a well developed over an adequate time to establish the right goals of what's best needed, and how does a supplier provide the best solution. Followed by us at OSK defense ironing out any initial wrinkles the early vehicles might have had.
@@Ricossmft28 it is kinda a shame the JLTV and M-ATV look so big. The M-ATV is much larger, only comes in tan, has good mirrors, has backward opening rear doors, has a bumper seperate from the hood panel, and has two side steps instead of one. Those are the things I check to identify them differently.
@@canadaarm3 The DSDU screen even has a disclaimer and you have to push the ok button evertime you start it. Literally says you can tell no one what you have seen.
@@deka0014 You realize that inspectors mostly inspect work that's been completed by someone else, right? Finding skilled workers to assemble vehicles is probably going to be the least of your problems if you're trying to replicate the JLTV.
One of the signs of true intelligence is to be able to change one's mind. Well done. I know it sounds like a simple thing, but it's kind of heartbreaking how many people are either unable, or unwilling, to do so. Anywho, excellent video, and please keep up the good work!
4:55 “Close Combat weapons carrier” Armament is a TOW with a range of 3.8km and a minimum range of 100m, I think the Army or Oshkosh have their terms mixed up.
They should have just stick two M72 LAW to side of the HMG (rear safety considering of course) for quick and fast deal with armored targets. You don't need a TOW missile for close-combat when its minimum range is so long. If you can fire a M72 caliber rocket on quickly appearing threat accurately enough, it will give you time to reverse if needed.
All the tech in this rig I tested back in 2012, cool to finally see it making its way to the big army, also “mrap” is a designation for a type a vehicle not a vehicle itself maxxpros, matvs, rg33s and caymans are all “mraps”
Were you at Bliss? I also tested a couple vehicles. Honestly tho it’s like the Army is playing catch up. They should of had this shit in Iraq and Afghanistan 8 years ago. The next conflict these things will be melted like Swiss cheese by BMP-3s… fucked either way
@@zaab-yaoh9302 yeah I was, 1-35AR 2-1AD and they are absolutely I mean all the matvs and maxxpros we had were equipped with everything this has and that was in 2012 the army has always been slow to adapt though
@@tommygun5038 army is discontinuing the Bradley and the replacement numbers will be vastly smaller than any peer adversary. Willing to bet half those Bradley’s aren’t event fully functioning, if you actually served on one you might have some idea.
I’ve test driven this vehicle when I was part of the 1-29 INF EXFOR. Bad ass vehicle, the suspension system on the truck is amazing, it drives like a caddy
Really enjoy your videos. My bad eyesight disqualified me from being able to serve in the military so it's really cool to be able to see this equipment in action. I also enjoyed your videos on the Russian strategy in Ukraine. Good job and keep up the good work.
I was on board with the JLTV from day one. Mostly because unlike the HMMWV, This truck was built to handle the armor. The drive terrain can handle the weight and the motor actually had the power to carry the weight around. But our HMMWV's were struggling just to get out of the motorpool since the Army just threw 7500 lbs. Of armor on it without doing much to upgrade the suspension and engine.
@@MbisonBalrog Strikers and Bradleys can't do convoy escort duty. I ran combat logistic convoys in Afghanistan and it would have been highly impractical to retask either of those vehicles to convoy security.
@@MbisonBalrog Negative, Humvees weren't even aloud outside the wire due to their vulnerability to IED's. Gun Trucks have built in measures to deflect explosive blasts. My truck got hit twice and no one had a serious injury but if we had been in a Humvee we'd have all been dead.
@@MbisonBalrog Strykers and Bradleys are APC’s and IFV’s respectively. They are designed to provide fire support for the infantry, armored reconnaissance, and more. Plus, they carry an entire squad of infantry or cavalry scouts. They aren’t designed for convoy escort since convoys are in the “rear”
@@MbisonBalrog Wasn't designed for ONLY "convoy escort." JLTV can handle MANY missions, convoy escort being one of dozens. Infantry mission is to close with & destroy the enemy...NOT for convoy support.
i wonder how the reparability is like, there seems to be allot of special toys you need some contractor to be hired in order to maintain the thing. or is it simple enough that a mechanic in the field with a hand full of parts can keep operational.
There was a lot of design effort put towards ease of repair and maintence, as well as reducing the number of spare parts needed to be kept in storage for replacement.
I knew, I knew, I knew, why I like your channel so much..... you're wearing a MST3000 tie shirt. In the Army and a MST 3000 fan, you can't get any crazier than than. You rock Cappy.
I was a 25U over at Fort Polk last year, and my unit had a handful of these. I remember liking them and they were definitely easier to work with when it came to the FM and JBCP, and unlike the humvee, these actually had actual air conditioning and USB charging ports, which is neat. The humvee as it is was pushed to the end of it's development, and it's age really begins to show. Though the dedicated up-armored ones are improvements on the original, their engines were still not designed for that kind of punishment, especially under load. The JLTV on the other hand, was built to solve these issues. The ones we had also had compartments in the back to mount additional radio systems, and being able to remotely control them inside the air-conditioned cabin while being able to keep a lookout with the optic system, it was a retrans wet dream, but, S6 didn't get any when I was there. However, the mechanics also had plenty of stories about these too. Atop of being extremely loud when that turbo fired up at higher speeds, it was a mechanic's nightmare. The JLTV is reliant on a number of software-run systems, and if something bugged it's system, the mechanics were not authorized to touch it until Oshkosh sent someone for it. It also relies on a pretty sophisticated hydraulic and pneumatic system as well, particularly in it's "low-riding" mode, tire-inflation and terrain scaling capabilities. I don't know if it was because our mechanics were not declared competent enough, but they were not authorized to work on those issues without an Oshkosh rep either (then again, these same people hooked up an alternator BACKWARDS in one of our trucks, which fried some of our commo equipment). Either way, a huge leap over the humvee, but it's not without it's problems.
Thank you for your reassessment. One of the things I was able to achieve before the pandemic was to create an employee recognition / anniversary test track ride using the JLTV for our company. For five year incremental anniversaries. The company runs the trucks on the track regardless, so why not give employees a ride? It was a big hit and It's an awesome vehicle.
the jltv is loud af, there’s no room in the back for litters, and with a gunner in the turret it can only fit 4 soldiers. (keep in mind this is the regular full cab version, not the utility version with the truck bed) overall it’s probably better then the humvv in combat situations but in garrison they’re essentially the same
I heard a chuckle that sounded suspiciously like something from Beavis and Buthead. Looked around but I was alone in the room... Nope, never going to grow up...
I am DYING for the day down the road when I can pick up a used one from a government auction. ULTIMATE bug out vehicle and the ultimate platform for my next Overlander 4x4 project. 👍👍
Had the same idea. Problem is they are not designed for the civilian market; they don't have smog stuff on them. So, getting your hands on a new one is out of the question and probably not even a surplus one for street use.
The JLTV is great. I wonder what the maintenance will be like? There are a lot of complex systems integrated into that vehicle. I predict hundreds if not thousands of "contracted" maintenance crews working to keep them functional.
These things are going to be a maintenance nightmare to start you can mess the computer up if you don't start the vehicle correctly. You can put it in a combat mode and bypass everything if you absolutely have to but if you keep doing that over an extended period of time you'll ruin the vehicle doing that. Having said that eventually the army will figure it out and adapt as they've always done. My biggest criticism is the average army mechanic needs a contractor do extensive repairs to the vehicle unlike the humvee.
What an army that seeks up TH-camrs inorder to prove to them that they are making the right choises when it comes to buying equipment. Thats good! Other armies should take note of this so that they can win hearts and minds at home. Very smart. Keep up with the good work USA army!
Good stuff. This is a direct result of Soldier feedback and (ahem) "innovations" like those MRE cases you mentioned. I rode both HMMWV AND MRAP in Iraq and was glad for that extra armor. Keep on trucking troop. You're reviews are great. Out.
Wish we had these things back in 1993 doing convoy escort missions in Somalia. We had nothing but helmets and flak jackets while driving around in soft skin Hummers. The Marines had the armored LAV, the Moroccans had French armored cars…we had zip. I would have even gone to NJ for one!
The big defense contractors were upset when the JLTV was selected because they chose the best vehicle instead of the one from the biggest campaign donors
I remember when the Humvee replaced the Jeep. The Humvee was seen as just as much of a leap over the Jeep as JLTV is over the Hunvee. I might be interesting to trace the evolution from the Jeep. Is there any sacrifices as the vehicles have gotten bigger and heavier? Are there any jobs that the Jeep was better suited for?
I'm a huge fan of the heritage of Jeeps but they really do not have a place in the modern military anymore especially considering the adoption of the Polaris UTV's. Just my two cents.
The jeeps were known for being able to go up basically a cliff. They had great all terrain power. The jeep can mount the same heavy gun (m2) that the JLTV can. So think about it this way. The meager and small jeep has the same firepower. It just isn't armored.
@@MrScribblypoo Bruh you can mount a m2 to basically anything and it still work. Whats good with a larger vehicle is that you can fit more shit in it. Try fitting 4 guys plus all of todays modern equipment they need on a jeep and have it realistically be useful.
@@TheMulti313 It looks pretty good for a squad. It can deploy a tow missile (2x?). The design is good but it costs like 350K plus per unit. We need an option for something unarmored that can be mass produced, like a modified F150 or something. Too much of our doctrine is based on the sandbox, we forgot that tanks and IFVs are for the front line not gun trucks.
It has that engine performance because gm made a good long block (engine block assembly, head assembly). The Banks take that long block and do their magic with turbos, runners, and tuning. And all while making sure it's reliable, and fuel efficient as possible for the power requirements.
When my unit got JLTVs we were super excited. But after a few months most were broke down in the motor pool waiting for parts and repairs. They have so many advanced systems that they seem to be very high maintenance and never function 100%
In Iraq we preferred the armored Hummer when in the cities. The MRAP had superior protection from deep blasts, but since the cities were mostly paved roads, we were not so worried about big buried IEDs. The MRAPs were nearly impossible to turn around if you could not drive through a road. MRAP requires a 25 point turn. Hummer is small enough to do 3 point turn and patrol continues on. Finally MRAP was too tall, gunners could shot inside of 10 meters.
@@Privat2840 Yeah, this whole bigger is better mentality among the procurement officers is retarded. The jeep was small and could literally go anywhere there was dirt or rocks. They decided to replace it with a vehicle literally 4x larger, then replace that with one even bigger. Massive vehicles are a total fail because war isn't fought in wide open plains anymore, it's in cities and if you can't get around the streets in your vehicle, then what's the point in having it.
@@Privat2840 i could see that would be a problem... Design flaw that is obvious. There are South African armoured vehicles that have been doing a better job for a long time and the soldiers are safe behind armour that can withstand most small arms and rifles up to nato rounds. 7.62 x 50mm. The Caspir also has a dedicated gun turret that can be remotely operated depends on the variant. These capable vehicles have been copied by many. But its cheaper just to buy them from RSA 🤣🤣🤣 th-cam.com/video/giIhtWQDGv8/w-d-xo.html
our sniper section now has these. motorpool mondays are maybe 15 minutes lol The LCD screen in the middle gives you a quick digital read-out of literally everything on the JLTV. It is leagues above our Strykers.
Nothing was stated about how it handles IED detonations. When I saw my first JLTV at JRTC I noticed that it doesn't have a v-shaped hull. So it appears that we're back to square one and so far as IED protection is concerned.
I worked at the MRAP facility in Kuwait on all the different MRAPS. We added the V hull upgrade to a lot of MATV's there. We got one with the standard flat bottom back from Afghanistan pop canned by a mine, and upgraded all of them we had with reinforced V hulls before sending them to Afghanistan.
I just can't believe Cappy didn't know this to begin with when they won the contract. I watched all three contestants and Oshkosh had the best vehicle by far! Lockheed Martin had a nice looking design but looks don't win a war, and sadly AM General had the worst reliability between all three.
Mebbe he learned a lesson. First video he relied on "military journalists" that do nothing but find fault & cut & paste from other :journalists," who cut & paste from others...who are invariably WRONG. And - they relied on "reports" from an organization called "DOT&E," which has ZERO subject matter experts, just a bunch of fault-finders who have accomplished very little - but take pride in criticizing those who actually DO something. DOT&E - DoDs little people, many who can't speak English. How about that? DOT&E.
the NG joke is actually what makes this so important: they’re the ones who need to use these in true life and death situations most often, so having that fording ability as well as being taller and stable will save lives the MRAP was a desperate attempt to get things secured in a warzone, now that they are secure they designed something that incorporates the best of both vehicles into a single package
I was in during the early 80’s. We had the super low shitty jeeps. I was 11H. It was SO crowded with a TOW launcher and a few extra rounds on board. No humvees yet. We had another Jeep as an ammo carrier to follow us around. C-rats were just being replaced with MRE’s. M16’s had iron sights,no Kevlar, just a steel pot for your head. No vests, just an LBE. You guys got all the cool toys.
We forgot what light infantry is. Try chasing a dude in flip flops with 2 AK mags over a wall when you are carrying a 85 pound combat load. Sometimes less is more.
Can you drive in the lowered suspension I have this image playing in my head of some grunts driving around slammed to the ground and their NCO's watching them as they roll by
Nothing says America like the addition of cup holders onto your tools of war. Hopefully the final version of the NGSW gets a cup holder attachment too to really set it apart from the current generation of weapons
Thank you so much brother I’ve been waiting on this video I love the design hey can you do an update on the next helicopter to replace the black hawk and also I hope sig wins the next main battle rifle contract
I agree with Iain Baker below. The Humvee was meant to replace the Jeep. It was never supposed to be soaking up RPG's and IED's on the front lines. For lack of a better term it's just a truck, plain and simple. Comparing the Humvee (even up-armored) to the JLTV isn't really fair since the humvee is a truck and the JLTV is basically an APC (and not a very good one since it can only carry five Joe's). And speaking as a former WOIC of a Troop's ground vehicle's all that tech is just more stuff to break and "dead line" the vehicle. Can't tell you how many times I couldn't sign out my vehicles because the horn was broken, THE HORN. Now imagine how hard it is to PMCS the JLTV and hope everything works.
Awesome. Your "let me in your chow hall" comment made me laugh and took me back to a deployment. The question was which branch has the best chow hall? 1) Airforce 2) Navy 3) Marines 4) Costguard ..... prisons , homeless shelters, soup kitchens. 5) Army. Too funny. Thanks for the laugh CHAPY.
You had me at cup holders. What do you think of the JLTV?
DM me if you have access to a Stryker: instagram.com/cappyarmy/
FINALLY JUST FINALLY!
It looks to me that this square frame in the cargo area, extending beyond the cabin's width, will act as a branch trap in forested areas, causing problems.
What's up with you americans and your monster trucks? This thing is a monster! The humvee was already a monster, but this thing is even more bestial!
They're badass. the one downside I can see is maintenance. Complexity and the need for high level training to effectively repair them will hinder their readiness. That's something that will improve over time though.
I live near the manufacture (Oskosh Defense) and I have seen them do field testing in our county dirt roads. I have also talked to one of the engineers who manufactures the fire repression system. Appears to be a nice vehicle and is a massive upgrade to our National Guard Humvvees. One of the test drivers also shops at my store and talks about the non-classified stuff.
The humvee was fine for what it was designed for - a replacement for the jeep. The problems started when they were pressed into combat roles they were not intended for. Since the JLTV is designed for combat from the get-go it shouldn’t have the same problems. The humvees can then be used behind the lines again in the roles they were designed for.
Genial. By the way, what do you think soldiers will call the JLTV? I know "Humvee" is the nickname for the HMMW....
Will they call it the "Jilly"? "Jay Lee"? "TV"??
@@isgodreal1337 jail tv
Precisely. I think the army still is ordering more humvees too. Hopefully, not armored
The humvee can go back to being what it was originally designed for. A backline utility vehicle. JLTV can take over the role of what the military has over asked the humvee to become the last few decades of a front lines tactical vehicle.
@@MbisonBalrog Those cannot get anymore armor, or else it will be super slow, and in order make it faster, you got to loose armor. Upgrading Engines is expensive and inpractical.
Love how you went from discussing military topics to actually getting hands on with loads of toys this past year. Looking forward with all the upcoming content man
I know right isn't it awesome? I love seeing him test things surprising how much progress and opportunities he gets
That's called "subscriber clout". They've built up enough clout that they can be taken seriously by, well, the military. When you have 100K-200K subscribers, larger businesses and organizations will start to take notice and consider your platform. You also become a better tool for marketing and PR.
So the more T&P grows, the more opportunities like this become available.
I want to see him on the M1 Abrams later
Let's be real, he's one of those military equipment TH-camr that doesn't use A.I voice and horrible scrip with wikipedia sourced information. He's making good one.
thanks! I'll be going to AUSA in DC in two weeks to get a first hand look at all the next generation defense technology for you guys. Its easier to stay at home but I need to try these things out to really understand them.
Having worked in the Libyan desert for over 30 years, inflation/ deflation of the tyres from inside the cabin is a real asset indeed.
Damn!!!! the USA is truly the GREATEST country in the WORLD. I hope it survives its internal assault on democracy. Long live the U.S.A
Yup. CTIS was developed during WW2. Quite a capability.
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The HUMVEE was designed with very specific limitations. Including capability for sling loading from a Blackhawk. There was originally an armored version that was never produced because the weight made sling loading impossible.
Yeah. And they circled right back to that armored version and eliminated the ability to sling load it from a Blackhawk.
As a novice outsider to this area, it seems that air transport seems to be almost randomly attached to army requirements. And then never necessary! Was a humvee ever transported by a Blackhawk in Iraq or Afghanistan?
@@godofallthingsandall Don't know about US Army combat in Iraq or Afghanistan, but a similar zeal to ensure air transport slung under a heptr capability is displayed by Indian Army, although the terrain they intend to deploy this capability is in the Himalayas. So its kind of justified, I guess.
@@godofallthingsandall Yes. Humvees were sling loaded in Iraq and Afghan. But that was normally by chinook. KFOR would sling humvees from 60s though.
@@godofallthingsandall You betcha. EAT - external air transport - is critical for light units.
I was part of the Marine Corps test group back in 2014 when the DoD had the three finalists (OshKosh, General Dynamics, and Lockheed Martin). I was jealous of the guys with the cup holders; I got stuck with the General Dynamics JLTV which was the biggest disappointment of the 3 models. It’s crazy to see almost 8 years later they are finally putting them into use.
Well Done! They will keep Marines & Soldiers ALIVE...while accomplishing the mission.
@@Buck123fourno cup holders? 😂
You’re getting up close and personal with some pretty cool military toys. Must be your channel is gaining some serious traction. I really enjoyed this look at the JLTV.
I was expecting the video to said this video was sponsor by JLTVs.
"The JLTV was so much fun that I was even starting to like New Jersey" 😂😂😂
Loved the choppy edit, like he didn't want to admit it :D
Impossible. No one likes New Jersey; not even New Jersey.
@@Irondrone4 two words: legal weed. I LOVE Jersey 😎
@@billd9667 Can you smoke weed and carry a gun without a permit in new jersey?
@@TheAnnoyingBoss your point being?
Dunno. You need a license to own most guns. The carrying part is apparently under review. I think it’s a bad idea. Most people are to dumb/foolish/insane to have a gun at all.
Anyway, a stoned gun owner is probably a lot safer than a drunk gun owner, so there’s that.
As a current OSKOSH DEFENSE engineer who works on the JLTV platform, it is exciting to see our vehicle getting some great coverage. Thank you Chris for giving a breakdown of the truely modern armoured vehicle our troops will be protected within. The JLTV is such a beast of a vehicle and you covered so many of the great reasons why it is a vast improvement of both the MRAP and Humvee.
I gotta call your team out though, on using a couple B-shot clips of an M-ATV with context like ya thought it was JLTV. :P
Honest question, what's up with the two deadlines this vehicle has had since it was rolled out for the marines? One for the electrical fires started inside of the fire suppression system and the other being the AC breaking down on almost all of our new shiny JLTVs, causing them to be deadlined.
Also, who thought through the whole no airflow in the vehicle if the AC breaks down part? Asking for friend, not because it easily gets over 100 degrees in there in Hawaii or anything
@@iandoyle3695 because of NDA I can't really answer you much on specifics. What I can do though is any major issues on the vehicle is worked on between osk defense and the government. We want to fix and eliminate any problems as quickly and painless as possible just us much as y* err your friend* wants.
@@canadaarm3 they are so hard to tell apart haha I realized by the end of making this video that the only way to visually tell them apart sometimes to the untrained eye is the doors are shaped differently right? anyway thanks for making an outstanding product at Oskosh you all are doing great work keeping soldiers safe.
@@Taskandpurpose I was still confusing them after a year of working on them myself. 🤣 I look for the side mirrors. MATV has hood mounted mirrors, while JLTV has more conventional A-pillar mounted mirrors.
I see these parked in a few areas around Oshkosh, Wisconsin waiting for their trip to the far reaches of the Nation and beyond. Proud to know they were made in the Midwest.
Oshkosh Truck Co. makes them...as well as about 85 - 90 % of the vehicles the US Army & USMC makes. They build good trucks, though occasionally some small problem arises. And some E4 or E5 high school dropout who fancies himself an automotive engineer makes genius-level recommendations...
From one former 11B to another, I love the way you break down the capabilities of weapon systems and vehicles! Congratulations on growing your channel and developing legitimacy!
My dad works at Oshkosh truck, his supervisor is an Afghanistan vet. My dad's first days he showed them pictures he took himself of humvees hit by rpgs and ieds. He said "this is why we're gonna do a good job on every capsule". Made in Wisconsin
I worked in R&D for 32 years, and thankfully had a great mentor for 26 of those years. Anytime anybody (including upper management) strayed from the objective/mission, he would stand up in the meeting and yell "STOP THIS!.......What is the intent of this meeting?" He would then direct the people involved in the "stray discussion" to set up a separate meeting and resolve the issue, so the rest of us could stay focused on the task at hand. The guy knew how to prioritize resources.
Those capsules won’t stop modern RPGs.
There is no honor killing goat herders!!! Get a clue as to why hat these weapons are really for!
lets go wisco bois.
@@tylernathan7985 Who ever said there was honor in killing goat herders?
80% of this video was features about the JLTV....the other 20% was about how much Cappy hates New Jersey
He isn't the only one.
dirty jersey
Perfectly balanced, as all things should be
He isn't wrong
@@MbisonBalrog why not?
The theme song for the JLTV is "Low Rider" by the American funk band War. The JLTV ability to lower and raise its suspension is one way to increase enlistment from the low rider community. You know some private is going to be hitting switches, flexin', three wheelin', bouncin' dog leggin' and scrapin'.
As soon as the suspension started lowering, I heard that cowbell in my head.
@@fredsanford5954 Need more cowbell!
Needs to have a chromed chain steering wheel in that mode.
Reminds me of the APC in Aliens, that had a low profile for loading onto the Dropship, but was supposed to extend its suspension for off road.
Stancebois: 👀
Thank you, Major, for your professional and informative work for this video!
With a 300 lbs door, it has the same issue as both the HMMWV and the MRAP; rollover into water and end up on your side and you're not going to lift that door open. Everyone out the turret... if you can. I hope they have continued their training for rollover into water for these new vehicles.
I think general amour is way more likely to be used then having a light door so you can open it if you sink the thing. Id rather take my chances trying to get out the turret then know for a fact the rpg that is coming is going to blow the door off that Im sitting next too.
They have air doors
I could not agree more. Heavy doors could be a detriment. As far as air assisted doors go.. that's all fine and dandy till you don't have any air. The one thing I see that still wasn't addressed was a flat bottom vehicle just like the HMMWV.
JLTV was tested on numerous "anti-rollover" scenarios. It passed. But - anyone can roll ANYTHING over if they try hard enuf. :)
Humvee was a 1970's program with Cold-War thinking, if you put a scope on a musket, then add night-vision, it's still a musket, and time to improve through technology :)
I'm not American, and haven't been in the military, but I still find all this pretty interesting. I also like the way the US armed forces seem to be pretty open to discussing new programmes, and lets people get hands-on with hardware. The way you deliver it all with a sense of humour is pretty cool too.
Part of the test process is OPERATIONAL testing, by a unit that will recv the eqpt.
I'm just a civilian but I think there are a few factors here. As with any government agency they have to show accountability, openness furthers public trust. The cool factor of new weapons also helps to soften the blow of the cost.
"Cerealport" - gold...
According to well vetted sources, the most capable part of the Humvee is its ability to cook Jiffy Pop on the block. I want to know if this capability is incorporated in this new vehicle.
Brilliant! I am a very big fan of your videos. I love the logistics nuggets you provided on deploying the JLTV, too.
"The only catch is I'd have to go to New Jersey"
He suffered for our sins
D egenerate
Jokes on all of yall, I live in New Jersey. Hahahaaaaaaa.... I suffer everyday
What's wrong in new Jersey
Could be worse, he could've gone to Delaware.
He is Lucky not to take a dirt nap with Jimmy Hoffa for that comment.
It's nice that you address having a difference of opinion and are willing to look further into the matter when given the opportunity. If only more people did this in general...
First, I like the approach, do a video that is not perfectly accurate...an officer gets annoyed and you get invited...try doing some F-35 videos maybe they will take you on a flight
slide into my DM's if you've got an armored vehicle of any kind
@@Taskandpurpose AFSC 11MX, so no armored vehicles, and I am in Jersey
You do know the F35 is a SINGLE seat light bomber.
@@peterjones4180 It's for the views
@@peterjones4180 I do and would be more accurately described as F/A-35
I stumbled across your channel and always liked it. And the fact that you're wearing a Mystery Science Theater t-shirt seals it for me. Great show. It's great that they reached out to you for this episode which indicates that you've got a really good audience in enough juice to actually still put your hands on something like that. Very cool
that driver vision enhancer is awesome, I've always wanted to put something like that on a 4wd truck.
I work on the JLTV at Oshkosh Defense and I'm suprised you were able to get a video of the inside. That's a rare rare moment you had there. I love the JLTV
Oshkosh defense engineer here. I was surprised too. Footage from below too. Video or pictures of the interior, suspension, and drivetrain seam to be rare.
How different is this to the matv capability and size? Cause in videos they look pretty much the same to me Jltv seems barely smaller
@@Ricossmft28 night and day differences. MRAP was a "oh crap we need to fix a problem ASAP" type solution to the IED problem in the middle east. JLTV is a well developed over an adequate time to establish the right goals of what's best needed, and how does a supplier provide the best solution. Followed by us at OSK defense ironing out any initial wrinkles the early vehicles might have had.
@@Ricossmft28 it is kinda a shame the JLTV and M-ATV look so big. The M-ATV is much larger, only comes in tan, has good mirrors, has backward opening rear doors, has a bumper seperate from the hood panel, and has two side steps instead of one. Those are the things I check to identify them differently.
@@canadaarm3 The DSDU screen even has a disclaimer and you have to push the ok button evertime you start it. Literally says you can tell no one what you have seen.
I work for the company that builds the JLTV. I'm one of the inspectors for the JLTVs. They are badass vehicles.
Hook me up with one my dude, I'll even pay what the gov pays for one
You work out of Oshkosh West or Oakwood?
I will pay you good money, high class escorts, anything, to help build it for my country. Get in touch with me
@@deka0014 You realize that inspectors mostly inspect work that's been completed by someone else, right? Finding skilled workers to assemble vehicles is probably going to be the least of your problems if you're trying to replicate the JLTV.
Damn!!!! the USA is truly the GREATEST country in the WORLD. I hope it survives its internal assault on democracy. Long live the U.S.A
One of the signs of true intelligence is to be able to change one's mind. Well done. I know it sounds like a simple thing, but it's kind of heartbreaking how many people are either unable, or unwilling, to do so. Anywho, excellent video, and please keep up the good work!
CHEERS to the Designing and Engineering Teams to give such a Appealing and Practical vehicle that army needs direly.
Whoa! I was in when they were switching from Jeep to Humvee. This vehicle is a huge upgrade. Nice.
4:55 “Close Combat weapons carrier” Armament is a TOW with a range of 3.8km and a minimum range of 100m, I think the Army or Oshkosh have their terms mixed up.
They should have just stick two M72 LAW to side of the HMG (rear safety considering of course) for quick and fast deal with armored targets. You don't need a TOW missile for close-combat when its minimum range is so long.
If you can fire a M72 caliber rocket on quickly appearing threat accurately enough, it will give you time to reverse if needed.
It’s considered close combat because you are within line of sight of the target (the TOW is an optically tracked wire guided missile).
Thanks for clearing that up.
All the tech in this rig I tested back in 2012, cool to finally see it making its way to the big army, also “mrap” is a designation for a type a vehicle not a vehicle itself maxxpros, matvs, rg33s and caymans are all “mraps”
Were you at Bliss? I also tested a couple vehicles. Honestly tho it’s like the Army is playing catch up. They should of had this shit in Iraq and Afghanistan 8 years ago. The next conflict these things will be melted like Swiss cheese by BMP-3s… fucked either way
@@zaab-yaoh9302 yeah I was, 1-35AR 2-1AD and they are absolutely I mean all the matvs and maxxpros we had were equipped with everything this has and that was in 2012 the army has always been slow to adapt though
@@Ricossmft28 nice I was 1-1 CAV 2-1AD 2011-2016. Not by choice either…
@@zaab-yaoh9302 .....So when are they going too be facing all these BMP-3s?? We have around 10,000 Bradley's and Strykers for that.
@@tommygun5038 army is discontinuing the Bradley and the replacement numbers will be vastly smaller than any peer adversary. Willing to bet half those Bradley’s aren’t event fully functioning, if you actually served on one you might have some idea.
I’ve test driven this vehicle when I was part of the 1-29 INF EXFOR. Bad ass vehicle, the suspension system on the truck is amazing, it drives like a caddy
Really enjoy your videos. My bad eyesight disqualified me from being able to serve in the military so it's really cool to be able to see this equipment in action. I also enjoyed your videos on the Russian strategy in Ukraine. Good job and keep up the good work.
As a Sr. Drill Sergeant I helped close out BCT at Dix in summer of 92. It's good to watch my old stomping grounds on TH-cam.
Amazing looking vehicles! Glad they let you come out and look at them, this was a great review and overview!
**C-17 flies overhead**
"DAMN YOU AIR FORCE!"
"LET ME IN YOUR CHOW HALL!"
I was on board with the JLTV from day one. Mostly because unlike the HMMWV, This truck was built to handle the armor. The drive terrain can handle the weight and the motor actually had the power to carry the weight around.
But our HMMWV's were struggling just to get out of the motorpool since the Army just threw 7500 lbs. Of armor on it without doing much to upgrade the suspension and engine.
@@MbisonBalrog Strikers and Bradleys can't do convoy escort duty. I ran combat logistic convoys in Afghanistan and it would have been highly impractical to retask either of those vehicles to convoy security.
@@MbisonBalrog Negative, Humvees weren't even aloud outside the wire due to their vulnerability to IED's. Gun Trucks have built in measures to deflect explosive blasts. My truck got hit twice and no one had a serious injury but if we had been in a Humvee we'd have all been dead.
@@MbisonBalrog Strykers and Bradleys are APC’s and IFV’s respectively. They are designed to provide fire support for the infantry, armored reconnaissance, and more. Plus, they carry an entire squad of infantry or cavalry scouts. They aren’t designed for convoy escort since convoys are in the “rear”
@@MbisonBalrog Wasn't designed for ONLY "convoy escort." JLTV can handle MANY missions, convoy escort being one of dozens. Infantry mission is to close with & destroy the enemy...NOT for convoy support.
@Dick Izzinya Still cheaper than wasted Trillion on Afghanistan
Love this JLTV, it seems absolutely a great armored vehicle ;)
We’re gettin new vehicles soon at my NG unit, praying we get JLTVs
i wonder how the reparability is like, there seems to be allot of special toys you need some contractor to be hired in order to maintain the thing. or is it simple enough that a mechanic in the field with a hand full of parts can keep operational.
Thinking the same thing, all those toys just seem like more things that can go wrong. I can imagine a row of jltv waiting on parts
There was a lot of design effort put towards ease of repair and maintence, as well as reducing the number of spare parts needed to be kept in storage for replacement.
As far as engine/transmission, it's off the shelf Chevy Duramax and Allison parts
Friends say it spends a fair amount of time in the motor pool not to mention the fires.
The US military is designed to cost as much as possible to swap money from taxes to the elite so its not a surprise
"If only he had began the review with Doug Demuro "This is the Jltv..."
I'm just glad he didn't have an ad for Cars & Bids
WHERE'S THE DOUG SCORE!!???
This was awesome, I really liked the way it was put together.
I knew, I knew, I knew, why I like your channel so much..... you're wearing a MST3000 tie shirt.
In the Army and a MST 3000 fan, you can't get any crazier than than. You rock Cappy.
its an underappreciated gem of a show, the reboot on netflix is great too !
Oh man I can’t wait to get my grubby hands on this bad boy in 40 years
NOW THIS IS SOME BALLS CAPPY!! Now we need to just add a few extras and this beast is going to win some major battles.
Oh, Cappy, such a deep in depth fun ride in a death dealing war ride.
So where do we order the demilitarized version for our everyday grocery-getting?
the way some people drive and park, I think they should keep the armour in the civilian version!
Wait for Arnold Swarzenegger to beg for it in Congress
I was a 25U over at Fort Polk last year, and my unit had a handful of these. I remember liking them and they were definitely easier to work with when it came to the FM and JBCP, and unlike the humvee, these actually had actual air conditioning and USB charging ports, which is neat. The humvee as it is was pushed to the end of it's development, and it's age really begins to show. Though the dedicated up-armored ones are improvements on the original, their engines were still not designed for that kind of punishment, especially under load. The JLTV on the other hand, was built to solve these issues. The ones we had also had compartments in the back to mount additional radio systems, and being able to remotely control them inside the air-conditioned cabin while being able to keep a lookout with the optic system, it was a retrans wet dream, but, S6 didn't get any when I was there.
However, the mechanics also had plenty of stories about these too. Atop of being extremely loud when that turbo fired up at higher speeds, it was a mechanic's nightmare. The JLTV is reliant on a number of software-run systems, and if something bugged it's system, the mechanics were not authorized to touch it until Oshkosh sent someone for it. It also relies on a pretty sophisticated hydraulic and pneumatic system as well, particularly in it's "low-riding" mode, tire-inflation and terrain scaling capabilities. I don't know if it was because our mechanics were not declared competent enough, but they were not authorized to work on those issues without an Oshkosh rep either (then again, these same people hooked up an alternator BACKWARDS in one of our trucks, which fried some of our commo equipment).
Either way, a huge leap over the humvee, but it's not without it's problems.
I love the massive boyish grin of pure joy on your face in every shot when you’re riding in it.
Thank you for your reassessment. One of the things I was able to achieve before the pandemic was to create an employee recognition / anniversary test track ride using the JLTV for our company. For five year incremental anniversaries. The company runs the trucks on the track regardless, so why not give employees a ride? It was a big hit and It's an awesome vehicle.
the jltv is loud af, there’s no room in the back for litters, and with a gunner in the turret it can only fit 4 soldiers. (keep in mind this is the regular full cab version, not the utility version with the truck bed) overall it’s probably better then the humvv in combat situations but in garrison they’re essentially the same
Please tell me I’m not the only one who chuckled when I heard “Fort Dix” and chuckled louder when I heard it was in New Jersey.
I heard a chuckle that sounded suspiciously like something from Beavis and Buthead. Looked around but I was alone in the room...
Nope, never going to grow up...
Has been there about 90years w/ the same name.
we love you cappy
Actual hands on with a project manager as a guide is WAY better than speculation
Bruh, you are legit getting all the higher up's attention. You'll get to 1m in no time!
You know that he isn't the owner right
Your channel is growing, I can’t wait to see how far you’ll become
I am DYING for the day down the road when I can pick up a used one from a government auction. ULTIMATE bug out vehicle and the ultimate platform for my next Overlander 4x4 project. 👍👍
Probably gets 5 miles per gallon
Had the same idea. Problem is they are not designed for the civilian market; they don't have smog stuff on them. So, getting your hands on a new one is out of the question and probably not even a surplus one for street use.
7:03 the military boutta look STEEZY with that sick camber + tucked air ride fitment 😂
The Britains have water cans for their tea time, US-Americans have cap holder. I think it's time for the Rheinmetall Bratwurstbratgerät. xD
The JLTV is great. I wonder what the maintenance will be like? There are a lot of complex systems integrated into that vehicle. I predict hundreds if not thousands of "contracted" maintenance crews working to keep them functional.
The humvee wasn't exactly a reliability king itself.
Damn!!!! the USA is truly the GREATEST country in the WORLD. I hope it survives its internal assault on democracy. Long live the U.S.A
@@galactictomato1434 it is now and the JLTV is not even better
The maintenance is kind of ass because they break easily if not operated correctly like adjusting suspension
These things are going to be a maintenance nightmare to start you can mess the computer up if you don't start the vehicle correctly. You can put it in a combat mode and bypass everything if you absolutely have to but if you keep doing that over an extended period of time you'll ruin the vehicle doing that. Having said that eventually the army will figure it out and adapt as they've always done. My biggest criticism is the average army mechanic needs a contractor do extensive repairs to the vehicle unlike the humvee.
What an army that seeks up TH-camrs inorder to prove to them that they are making the right choises when it comes to buying equipment. Thats good! Other armies should take note of this so that they can win hearts and minds at home. Very smart. Keep up with the good work USA army!
Sarcasm?
Free advertising
All right Cappy you're good, I'll take a two-door model, what camo combinations does it come in. THE air force does have good Chow.
Good stuff. This is a direct result of Soldier feedback and (ahem) "innovations" like those MRE cases you mentioned. I rode both HMMWV AND MRAP in Iraq and was glad for that extra armor. Keep on trucking troop. You're reviews are great. Out.
7:20 “Do ThEy HaVe BeTtEr FoOd?” 😂😂😂
Wish we had these things back in 1993 doing convoy escort missions in Somalia. We had nothing but helmets and flak jackets while driving around in soft skin Hummers. The Marines had the armored LAV, the Moroccans had French armored cars…we had zip. I would have even gone to NJ for one!
Wait the Army dont even to borrow some LAV from marines for Somalia mission?
If it makes you feel any better a .50 would've gone right through the LAVs of the era.
@@Abe_Simpson-y4j as long as it was proof against 7.62x39 AK ammo, it would have been a huge improvement over what we had.
Easy to break bad on Humvee now it was a major improvement over the quarter ton jeep and the chevy pick up trucks we were using at the time
Humvee was dependable. Even our battle worn one in Iraq kept going.
The big defense contractors were upset when the JLTV was selected because they chose the best vehicle instead of the one from the biggest campaign donors
So cool and i have bin wanting to see and learn more about that beast! And really awsome to include what lowriders always have! =D
I remember when the Humvee replaced the Jeep. The Humvee was seen as just as much of a leap over the Jeep as JLTV is over the Hunvee. I might be interesting to trace the evolution from the Jeep. Is there any sacrifices as the vehicles have gotten bigger and heavier? Are there any jobs that the Jeep was better suited for?
I'm a huge fan of the heritage of Jeeps but they really do not have a place in the modern military anymore especially considering the adoption of the Polaris UTV's. Just my two cents.
The jeeps were known for being able to go up basically a cliff. They had great all terrain power. The jeep can mount the same heavy gun (m2) that the JLTV can. So think about it this way. The meager and small jeep has the same firepower. It just isn't armored.
@@MrScribblypoo Bruh you can mount a m2 to basically anything and it still work. Whats good with a larger vehicle is that you can fit more shit in it. Try fitting 4 guys plus all of todays modern equipment they need on a jeep and have it realistically be useful.
@@TheMulti313 It looks pretty good for a squad. It can deploy a tow missile (2x?). The design is good but it costs like 350K plus per unit. We need an option for something unarmored that can be mass produced, like a modified F150 or something. Too much of our doctrine is based on the sandbox, we forgot that tanks and IFVs are for the front line not gun trucks.
Next video is you somehow getting executive access and getting to go inside the B-21 Raider and talk about it’s technology.
Now we know who the Russian/Chinese spy is... 😂😂😂
It has that engine performance because gm made a good long block (engine block assembly, head assembly). The Banks take that long block and do their magic with turbos, runners, and tuning. And all while making sure it's reliable, and fuel efficient as possible for the power requirements.
Been following these things for years; that was the first thing that made my ears stand up when I heard Banks.
I imagine the front brakes will need frequent replacement with the weight and the nose dive it displayed.
Listen bro it depends. The brakes are never cheap on big expensive vehicles so how about we don't leave a bunch in the hands of the Taliban.
Best line: JLTV was so much fun, I was beginning to like New Jersey...
Oh, and props to the T-shirt bro. MST3K FTW!
This guy is like the Veritasium of military stuff 😂
When my unit got JLTVs we were super excited. But after a few months most were broke down in the motor pool waiting for parts and repairs. They have so many advanced systems that they seem to be very high maintenance and never function 100%
10-4. Disappointed.
Teething issues, the problems would be sorted out soon. I'd guess that you're not in a front line unit.
When any new system is deployed it takes a while for the supply chain to catch up and to find the week links.
Apparently it was too easy for Humvees to get around crowded urban environments so they needed something bigger.
In Iraq we preferred the armored Hummer when in the cities. The MRAP had superior protection from deep blasts, but since the cities were mostly paved roads, we were not so worried about big buried IEDs. The MRAPs were nearly impossible to turn around if you could not drive through a road. MRAP requires a 25 point turn. Hummer is small enough to do 3 point turn and patrol continues on. Finally MRAP was too tall, gunners could shot inside of 10 meters.
@@Privat2840 Yeah, this whole bigger is better mentality among the procurement officers is retarded. The jeep was small and could literally go anywhere there was dirt or rocks. They decided to replace it with a vehicle literally 4x larger, then replace that with one even bigger. Massive vehicles are a total fail because war isn't fought in wide open plains anymore, it's in cities and if you can't get around the streets in your vehicle, then what's the point in having it.
@@Privat2840 i could see that would be a problem... Design flaw that is obvious. There are South African armoured vehicles that have been doing a better job for a long time and the soldiers are safe behind armour that can withstand most small arms and rifles up to nato rounds. 7.62 x 50mm.
The Caspir also has a dedicated gun turret that can be remotely operated depends on the variant.
These capable vehicles have been copied by many. But its cheaper just to buy them from RSA 🤣🤣🤣
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The current american armoured vehicles are based on South African Anti mine armoured vehicles ( RG 31)
@@Lekkergame9 if that were true, Armscor would be getting paid...
HMMWV was a very good vehicle, but the JLTV is a very good replacement for taking its place.
Yep, the cup holders is what sold me. Shows that the engineers who designed the JLTV are smart and knew what was important.
our sniper section now has these. motorpool mondays are maybe 15 minutes lol
The LCD screen in the middle gives you a quick digital read-out of literally everything on the JLTV. It is leagues above our Strykers.
DSDU error codes does not replace physical inspection. You still need to look for leaks, things rubbing that shouldn't be, etc.
Nothing was stated about how it handles IED detonations. When I saw my first JLTV at JRTC I noticed that it doesn't have a v-shaped hull. So it appears that we're back to square one and so far as IED protection is concerned.
Contact the Army Test Center & ask them...they TESTED it. But idle curiosity won't get you too far.
I suspect you are right. Flat bottom means it will absorb the blast and not deflect it.
I worked at the MRAP facility in Kuwait on all the different MRAPS. We added the V hull upgrade to a lot of MATV's there. We got one with the standard flat bottom back from Afghanistan pop canned by a mine, and upgraded all of them we had with reinforced V hulls before sending them to Afghanistan.
I just can't believe Cappy didn't know this to begin with when they won the contract. I watched all three contestants and Oshkosh had the best vehicle by far! Lockheed Martin had a nice looking design but looks don't win a war, and sadly AM General had the worst reliability between all three.
Mebbe he learned a lesson. First video he relied on "military journalists" that do nothing but find fault & cut & paste from other :journalists," who cut & paste from others...who are invariably WRONG. And - they relied on "reports" from an organization called "DOT&E," which has ZERO subject matter experts, just a bunch of fault-finders who have accomplished very little - but take pride in criticizing those who actually DO something. DOT&E - DoDs little people, many who can't speak English. How about that? DOT&E.
“Gross Army issued Coffee”, you are going to hurt Steve’s feelings. You know how he like his Coffee Type II. 😂
the NG joke is actually what makes this so important: they’re the ones who need to use these in true life and death situations most often, so having that fording ability as well as being taller and stable will save lives
the MRAP was a desperate attempt to get things secured in a warzone, now that they are secure they designed something that incorporates the best of both vehicles into a single package
I was in during the early 80’s. We had the super low shitty jeeps. I was 11H. It was SO crowded with a TOW launcher and a few extra rounds on board. No humvees yet. We had another Jeep as an ammo carrier to follow us around. C-rats were just being replaced with MRE’s. M16’s had iron sights,no Kevlar, just a steel pot for your head. No vests, just an LBE. You guys got all the cool toys.
We forgot what light infantry is. Try chasing a dude in flip flops with 2 AK mags over a wall when you are carrying a 85 pound combat load. Sometimes less is more.
@@MrScribblypoo Now they issue flip flops? Man, I really missed out!
Looks like a nice improvement, and I agree it what the Humvee should of been!
Drove an MATV for a year in Afghanistan. Can confirm, badass AF.
Can you drive in the lowered suspension I have this image playing in my head of some grunts driving around slammed to the ground and their NCO's watching them as they roll by
its possible yes haha but you can only go 10 miles per hour
@@Taskandpurpose that's perfect now you can look like a clapped out Miata or civic in a car meet
Glad you got to come to Dirty Jersey.. I live about 10 minutes from the joint base Navy Lakehurst.. where the Hindenburg crashed
The Humvee will be a classic and it definitely marked its spot in history.
We had the M-ATV's in Afghanistan and we only used them for QRF because they couldn't take the same blast as the bigger MRAP's we had.
Yes, but how long before I start seeing soccer moms pull up in these to the mall?
Just wait till Arnold Schwarzenegger visit the JLTV factory
You should be safe for a couple of decades
Nothing says America like the addition of cup holders onto your tools of war. Hopefully the final version of the NGSW gets a cup holder attachment too to really set it apart from the current generation of weapons
I assemble and weld for Oshkosh Corporation. Currently welding JLTV subframes.
7:19 "do they have better food?" lol, wish I could hear the rest of that convo
Thank you so much brother I’ve been waiting on this video I love the design hey can you do an update on the next helicopter to replace the black hawk and also I hope sig wins the next main battle rifle contract
Finally, the army properly picking up the TOYOTA doctrine
But Toyota is not armored and cheaper than this
I agree with Iain Baker below. The Humvee was meant to replace the Jeep. It was never supposed to be soaking up RPG's and IED's on the front lines. For lack of a better term it's just a truck, plain and simple. Comparing the Humvee (even up-armored) to the JLTV isn't really fair since the humvee is a truck and the JLTV is basically an APC (and not a very good one since it can only carry five Joe's). And speaking as a former WOIC of a Troop's ground vehicle's all that tech is just more stuff to break and "dead line" the vehicle. Can't tell you how many times I couldn't sign out my vehicles because the horn was broken, THE HORN. Now imagine how hard it is to PMCS the JLTV and hope everything works.
Hopefully with new tech comes new philosophy
@@theprotagonist8755 Yes more money for contractor and MIC
ok i agree but at the end of the day they made it a combat vehicle and now every new combat vehicle will be a direct comparison.
Awesome.
Your "let me in your chow hall" comment made me laugh and took me back to a deployment.
The question was which branch has the best chow hall?
1) Airforce
2) Navy
3) Marines
4) Costguard
..... prisons , homeless shelters, soup kitchens.
5) Army.
Too funny. Thanks for the laugh CHAPY.
Great video... and Ooo... sure has a feel of the old Desert Rats, mostly due to its shape and "personality".