4-481: 2x Brushless permanent magnet motors 215 hp, 400 ft.lbf The MillenWorks Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) is a prototype testbed for automotive technologies. It was designed and built by MillenWorks under contract to the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center . Textron Marine and Land Systems will use the platform for further development of component technologies. The vehicle
8-572: A quick-release windshield for emergency egress. The front and rear sub-frames are identical, along with interchangeable suspension corners, which reduces the number of required spare parts. The throttle , braking system , and steering are all x-by-wire control systems . The driver sits in a centered position, similar to Rod Millen's Pikes Peak race cars and the McLaren F1 . It is transportable by C-130 , CH-47 , and CH-53 . MillenWorks Too Many Requests If you report this error to
12-452: The driveshaft common on most 4WD vehicles, and reduces the chances of an IED "mobility kill", since a hit in either the front or rear will not completely incapacitate the vehicle. Eliminating the driveshaft also allows for greater ground clearance, which combined with a V-hull design, improves survivability from land mines , allowing the blast more space to dissipate. The vehicle's other safety features include scalable armor protection and
16-412: Was a possible Joint Light Tactical Vehicle candidate, but was not selected. The LUV has a very revolutionary drivetrain layout. The front wheels of the vehicle are powered by an electric motor located under the hood, while the rear wheels are powered by a separate diesel-electric parallel hybrid consisting of a second electric motor as well as a standard NATO M16 diesel motor . This eliminates
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