



| Vehicle Name | Joint Light Tactical Vehicle |
| Type / Role | Light Tactical Military Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh Defense |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| In Service | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2019 |
| Unit Cost | USD four hundred thousand approx |
| Crew | 2–4 |
| Length (Gun Forward) | 6.3 m |
| Width | 2.5 m |
| Height | 2.6 m |
| Weight | 7 tons approx |
| Ground Clearance | High off-road clearance |
| Chassis Material | Steel frame with composite armor |
| Engine Type | Turbo diesel |
| Engine Power | 340 hp |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Approx 48 hp/ton |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Maximum Speed (Road) | 110 km/h |
| Maximum Speed (Off-Road) | 70 km/h |
| Operational Range | 480 km |
| Suspension Type | Independent TAK-4i |
| Main Gun | 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun (roof mount) |
| Ammunition Capacity | Mission-dependent |
| Armor Type | Scalable composite armor |
| Active Protection System (APS) | V-shaped hull for blast deflection |
| NBC Protection | Optional |
| Smoke Grenade Launchers | Optional |
| Fire Suppression System | Automatic |
| Maximum Gradient | 60% |
| Side Slope | 40% |
| Trench Crossing | 2 m |
| Vertical Obstacle | 0.6–1 m |
| Fording Depth | 1 m (2 m with prep) |
| Turning Radius | Neutral Turn |
| Amphibious Capability | No |
| Night Vision | Infrared / NVG optional |
| Communication System | Secure tactical radios |
| Battlefield Management System | Optional |
| Service Branch | U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps |
| Primary Operator | USA, Lithuania, Montenegro, other allies |
| Combat Experience | Deployed in limited expeditionary roles |
| Upgrade Packages | JLTV A1, Mission Config Kits |
| Export Status | Approved for allied nations |
| Production Status | Active |
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, commonly known as JLTV, was developed to replace a large portion of the aging Humvee fleet while offering far better protection and mobility. Designed for modern combat zones, JLTV balances off road performance, survivability, and payload capacity for frontline and support missions.
JLTV is produced by Oshkosh Defense, a U.S. based company with decades of experience in military vehicle design. The program was jointly managed by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, reflecting the need for a common tactical platform across services. The vehicle entered operational service in the late twenty ten era and remains in active production.
JLTV is powered by a turbo diesel engine producing strong torque for rough terrain operations. It can reach road speeds of about one hundred ten kilometers per hour with an operational range of roughly four hundred eighty kilometers. The independent TAK four i suspension system allows high mobility on sand, mud, snow, and urban rubble.
The vehicle supports multiple mission kits, including troop transport, command and control, ambulance, and weapons carrier roles. Armament typically includes roof mounted machine guns or remote weapon stations, depending on mission needs.
JLTV has seen operational deployment with U.S. forces and allied militaries in training and expeditionary roles. It is valued for improved mine and blast protection compared to earlier light tactical vehicles.
The unit cost of a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle generally ranges from USD three hundred ninety thousand to four hundred thousand, depending on configuration, armor level, and installed mission systems.
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