HMMWV is an American-made military all-terrain vehicle used by the US Armed Forces and some other countries. The car is different high traffic, can be transported by air and landed. Among the civilian population, the car is more commonly known as the Hummer.
The history of the car "Hammer"
The militarized civilian trucks used by the US military until the 1970s no longer met the demands placed on them, which required the renewal of the aircraft fleet. In 1977, the Lamborghini concern released the Cheetah model, which met all the requirements of the military. In 1979, the Pentagon announced a competition for a multi-purpose, highly mobile wheeled vehicle. In addition to AM General, invited in July of the same year, such automakers as Teledyne Continental and Chrysler Defense took part in the competition. Tests of the working model of the XM966 all-terrain vehicle were carried out in 1980 in the Nevada desert. Models M1025 and M1026 were created in 1980, for which more than 500 cars were produced.
A year later, each of the released models has passed about 17 thousand miles. For the final tests in April 1982, pilot batches of cars were produced. The US Army received them at full disposal for five months. As a result, the contract, designed for five years, during which 55 thousand cars were to be produced, was acquired by the AM General concern in March 1983. The wholesale price of the Hammer was $22,000. AM General plant in Indiana launched mass production machines only in January 1985.
As part of the new concept of confronting Russian motorized infantry, the 9th Infantry Division and Fort Lewis were equipped with test benches for Hummer vehicles. Virtually all HMMWV testing from 1985 to 1991 took place at the training center in Yakima, Washington, which was the main testing ground. During the invasion of American troops in Panama, the first field test of Hummer vehicles was carried out during Operation Just Cause.
Model range based on HMMWV
In the United States, the HMMWV, a model of the American military Hummer, has become a replacement for many SUVs and trucks. The customer of the car demanded to create a transport capable of moving confidently along the tank trail, in connection with which a wide track and a body of considerable dimensions were developed. Initially, the car was equipped with a V-shaped eight-cylinder gasoline engine with a volume of 5737 cm 3. Subsequently, the Chevrolet engine was replaced by an economical and more powerful Detroit Diesel. A turbocharged version of the engine was released in 1996.
Several versions of vehicles have been created on the basis of Humvee since 1980: a light truck, a military vehicle, mobile air defense systems and radars, ambulances, armored and engineering vehicles - over 20 modifications.
The civilian version of the Humvee, which changed its name to Hummer, was released in 1992 after the start of the Gulf War. The rights to the Hummer brand were sold to General Motors in 1999. The concluded agreement implied the acquisition of GM rights to the brand and sales civilian version SUV, while the rights to the military Hummer remained with AM General.
US troops traveled almost all over the world on Humvees. Coalition troops used more than 10,000 vehicles of this brand during various operations in Iraq.
Combat use
Initially, the military "Hammer H1" was perceived not as a combat vehicle, but as a means of delivering infantry to the front line. The main version of the HMMWV, like its predecessors, did not have any protection against biological, nuclear or chemical weapons, as well as armor. Despite this, in standard operations like Desert Storm, casualties were minimal. Significant damage was accompanied by urban skirmishes in the battles for Mogadishu. Most of the crews remained safe and sound thanks to the survivability of the chassis of the military Hummers, despite the complete lack of protection against small arms. Since such cars were not designed for street fights, it was in such skirmishes that they began to receive the most damage.
After the hostilities in Somalia, there was an urgent need for a more secure vehicle. Concern AM General has released an armored model of the military "Hummer" М1114. In 1996, piece production of these vehicles was launched, as they began to be used in a limited way in the Balkans before being sent to the Middle East. Model M1114 was improved to M998: it was equipped with powerful engine turbocharged, reinforced suspension and air conditioning system. The steel plates and bulletproof glass used in the design made the passenger compartment of the cabin fully armored. AM General has focused its production capacity on the production of these particular vehicles due to the increase in direct attacks and the start of the guerrilla war in Iraq.
Technical characteristics of the military "Hammer"
Despite the fact that the HMMWV has significant advantages over earlier counterparts, it cannot be called an ideal armored car. In this regard, in 2007 the Corps marines The United States announced that it intends to replace the military Hummer with a mine-resistant MRAP vehicle.
First basic model became the M998, equipped with a V8 diesel power unit with a volume of 6.2 liters. The second generation M998M2 was created on the M1097A2 chassis with an aluminum two- and four-seater cab and open platform. The diesel engine V8 Gm 6.2 l is mounted on a spar frame, coupled with a four-band automatic transmission and a two-stage transfer case.
The 4L80E box installed on the Hammer has intermediate gears to reduce the load. It is still mounted on Chevrolet Suburban light trucks, as it is highly durable and reliable. The car for men is equipped with Torsen cross-axle differentials, centralized ventilation, planetary wheel reducers, disk braking system, independent spring suspension, radial tires, power steering, tire inflation system and winch on request.
Armor "Hammer"
After the war in Iraq, the HMMWV was heavily criticized by the military. The reviews on the Hammer indicated that it was very vulnerable to mines laid on the roads by militants. Too heavy doors turned the interior into a trap for soldiers, and any damage made the armored car an easy target.
The M998 model, after such criticism, was equipped with an "increased armor" kit. It was divided into several options and included ballistic windscreens, armored doors equipped with bulletproof glass, armor panels that provide protection against improvised explosive devices and ballistic threats.
Disadvantages of armored versions of HMMWV
One of the main disadvantages of armored SUVs "Hammer" is the desire to close the doors in case of accidents or attacks, which turns the interior of the car into a trap for soldiers.
Weapons are installed on the roof of the vehicle, controlled by a crew member, while remaining too vulnerable. This problem was solved by installing a tower or shield.
The Hummer's size is another drawback that makes it very difficult to operate in certain areas. Transportation is complicated due to how much the military Hammer weighs: full mass car is 4672 kilograms.
Exterior
The civilian version of the military SUV is presented in six engineering solutions body. The lineup consists of two-seat pickups VLC2 and XLC2 with an extended cab, four-seat pickups with open and closed top - HMCO, VLCO and HMC4, respectively. The latest modification is a universal four-seater HMCS. The exterior of the car is very different from the usual vehicles: angular, large-sized, with clear and precise body lines.
Engine range
Salon "Hammer" is divided into two parts by a gearbox. Classic car engine, power 170 Horse power and a volume of 6.5 liters. Petrol alternative also available more power- 190 horsepower, and with a smaller volume - 5.7 liters. It, as a rule, is installed on civilian versions or cars created according to individual projects.
Transmission and drive
The Hammer is equipped with an automatic four-speed transmission and a two-speed transfer case. The SUV drive is permanent on four wheels. The car is equipped with a tire inflation system, air conditioning. The wide track, high ground clearance and low center of gravity provide stability and off-road capability.
Salon
The interior of the military "Hammer" is strikingly different from the civilian counterpart in the Spartan environment and the presence necessary equipment, including holders for automatic rifles. Most of the interior is occupied by a transmission tunnel, the driver's view is limited to the left mirror, since the right one is closed by a body rack.
Controllability
Distinctive features of the Hummer SUV are sensitivity to control and maneuverability: on a dirt track, the car easily goes into a skid without a roll to the side. The heads of passengers and the driver are protected from injury soft material, which sheathed the ceiling of the cabin. Powerful undercarriage handles landings with high altitude, thanks to which the SUV can overcome significant obstacles on high speed.
Difficult sections of the route are overcome in second or first gear. The military SUV is equipped with a lowering range in the transmission and a center differential lock, which ensures the controllability and stability of the vehicle on fragile and slippery road surfaces.
All mechanisms and elements of the chassis are recessed into the body. As a result, the bottom of the car is absolutely flat, which allows it to easily overcome steep slopes. An air intake is hidden under the hood, which prevents water from entering the engine.
HMMWV Replacement
Based on the results of military operations carried out in Afghanistan and Iraq, the US Arms Command decided to replace the HMMWV SUV. The experts ruled that the car did not meet the required conditions, due to which outdated functional qualities led to large losses on the battlefield. The reason is that the fire of grenade launchers and machine guns easily penetrates through the interior of the Hammer. Initially, the car was developed as a vehicle capable of protecting the crew from fragments, but not as a vehicle designed for combat operations on the front line. The crews of the Hammers had to use homemade armor from Kevlar sheets in Afghanistan and Iraq, which did not provide sufficient protection.
The military command also demanded that military off-road vehicles be adapted to travel in dark time days without the use of lighting equipment. The designers were given the task of equipping new version army vehicles night vision devices and infrared lights. The driver must drive such a car at high speed without errors.
To this end, a competitive program for the development of light tactical transport was launched.
Model JLTV
The result of the competition program was the release of the JLTV model, which was supposed to replace the military Hummer, which had served more than thirty years in the US Armed Forces. The manufacturer that wins the tender will be awarded a contract worth more than twenty billion dollars, and the three companies that make it to the final will receive bonuses totaling one hundred and sixty-six million.
All the old Hummers in service with the US Army will not be written off at once: most likely, several hundred thousand HMMWV SUVs will be replaced with new models. New transport will be improved in the field of running, cargo and combat qualities.
A complete renewal of the US Armed Forces vehicle fleet will not take place soon and will require large investments in the development of armored light vehicles.
The cost of Hummer SUVs
To date, the price of "Hammers" on the secondary automotive market varies from 2 to 6 million rubles. Originally H1's car basic configuration could be purchased for 140 thousand dollars, but the cost has decreased over time. The price for civilian versions is almost the same, but it depends on the wishes of the client. Models made according to individual orders, cost much more than standard modifications SUV brand Hummer.
A little less than thirty years american army served the legendary armored car "Hammer". Now it is being replaced by economical army SUV FED Alpha.
The Department of Armored and Automotive Equipment of the US Department of Defense entered into an agreement with the British company "Ricardo" for the design and implementation of field trials military small SUV «FED Alpha».
Representatives of the Ricardo company say that the armored car has already passed all the previously planned tests and soon can enter service with the US Army. The FED Alpha is best suited for combat operations in the city, as it has excellent maneuverability. The new SUV can be seen live at the annual exhibition military equipment in Washington from October 10 to 12.
In July of this year, the creators of the SUV showed it for two days to military officials from the Pentagon. A little later, "FED Alpha" was tested at the Aberdeen test site (Maryland). According to the test results, the armored car was rated quite highly. The project is called "FED" (Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator). The developers claim that this car is designed for several purposes. First of all (even judging by the name) - this is an increase in fuel economy in battle, as well as a decrease in the dependence of the US Army on oil supplies.
The next step for the armored car "FED Alpha" will be his full check in combat conditions. He will take part in a wide variety of combat testing, namely in escort, battles in urban conditions and battles of local importance on rough terrain, and so on.
Design features car are as follows: most of the body is made of aluminum. At the same time, the developers did not forget about auxiliary elements that improve body rigidity. Main focus made primarily on the efficiency of an armored car. The FED Alpha is equipped with a Cummins diesel turbo engine. Gearbox - six-speed and automatic. The transmission contains elements specially designed for this purpose, which, together with the coating on the gears, are required to reduce friction. At the same time, a 20 kW starter-generator is integrated, which is responsible for powering additional military equipment and on-board instruments.
According to the developers, a special monitor is placed in the interior of the armored car, which monitors the level of fuel consumption and, at the same time, also suggests measures to reduce it. It is unlikely that the driver will have time to pay attention to him during real combat operations.
On the bumper are LED headlights. To increase the efficiency of their offspring, the developers, among other things, used the following components:
– the Cummins I4 engine is set to the economical mode of operation;
– Specially for the FED Alpha, Goodyear Fuel Max tires are used with low resistance rolling;
- Alcoa Defense has developed a lightweight aluminum body structure, armor and protection against explosive shells under the bottom of the armored car;
- as noted above, for the transmission used special materials with a low coefficient of friction, which reduce energy loss;
– the accelerator pedal is equipped feedback, the equipment includes an economy display that allows the driver of the car to monitor fuel consumption;
– 6-speed automatic transmission gear "Aisin".
In the very near future, the American army will have at its disposal a new FED Alpha armored car. The point is small - to conduct all the preliminary tests.
Could AM General Corp have imagined that their brainchild, the Hummer, would become a hero not only on the battlefield, but also on TV screens? Vryatli, for sure, when creating an all-terrain vehicle, the creators were only concerned with the question of how to win the competition of the US Department of Defense to create a highly mobile multi-purpose vehicle. The Pentagon announced the competition in 1979. Eleven HMMWV test pieces were tested in Nevada, with a total of 1 million kilometers covered by the test pieces. According to US military experts, HMMWV (this is where the abbreviation of the military Hammer is indicated) proved to be worthy of samples from other manufacturers. In 1984, the first all-terrain vehicle rolled out of the Mishawaka facility, and the US government ordered 55,000 all-terrain vehicles for $1.2 billion, a record for the purchase of wheeled vehicles by the US military at the time. Note that the abbreviation HMMWV stands for High Passable Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. 
In the American dialect, the abbreviation HMMWV is read as - Humvee, which is why in many sources the American all-terrain vehicle is called HUMVEE. The most popular version of the appearance of the nickname - Hummer, suggests that the HMMWV was called the HAMMER by one of the journalists who followed the events during the first Iraq war - the operation to liberate Kuwait. The war with Iraq brought HMMWV considerable popularity, many Americans wanted to have this symbol of American strength, this created the preconditions for the release of the HMMWV series of civilians, the civilian all-terrain vehicle was called the Hummer H1. Even in the US, this is an expensive car, starting at $70,000. In a year, Americans collect no more than 2,000 - Hummer H1. We will consider the differences between the military HMMWM and the Hammer H1 in the block - “salon and equipment” and “technical component and characteristics”. The American has proven himself so well that copies of HUMWEE are produced under license in Portugal and Switzerland for the internal needs of the state. Let's continue the review.
Appearance and Body:
The military Hummer, like its civilian version, is available in bodies: two and four door pickups, as well as a station wagon. 
A different range of bodies suggests that the car was not just called a multi-purpose vehicle, HUMVEE is used not only to transport soldiers, the car is used as ambulance, a staff vehicle and a vehicle carrying its own weapons system (rocket launchers, mortars, machine guns). Of course, the body of the army all-terrain vehicle is attached to the frame, which significantly increases the durability and strength of the structure. separate windshields and windshield wipers mounted on the top edge of the glass evoke the HUMVEE's similarity to a truck. The Hummer H1 is fitted with 315/75 R17 tires.
Salon and Equipment:
Many will be surprised that in such wide car like a hummer in 
chair to sit quite closely, and most instances are equipped with four seats. The fact is that the engine and gearbox are very much shifted behind the front axle, the motors and gearbox are under the casing in the cabin - pay attention to the photo. This was done in order to save the motor 
from bullets. The main difference between the civilian Hummer H1 and the military HUMVEE is the presence of door trim with inside and air conditioner.
Technical component and characteristics of Hummer H1
The military HUMVEE is equipped with a tire inflation system, also in the inner part of the tire, a rubber pad is put on the disc, which allows you to move at a speed not exceeding 50 km per hour even on punctured wheels. Many have seen a video in which the Hummer is going to a sheer wall. The Hummer H1 and its military counterpart are capable of climbing a sixty-degree slope, the American is capable of moving with a 40-degree side roll. A significant difference between the military Hummer and the Civilian - Hummer H1, is a sealed generator and a sealed fuse box. If the civilian Hummer H1 is designed to overcome a ford with a depth of 61cm, then its military counterpart overcomes a ford of 76cm, and if the HMMWM is equipped with an air intake from above (at the roof), the Hummer H1 will overcome a ford with a depth of 1.5m. The approach angle for both cars is 72 degrees and the departure angle is 31.5 degrees. The civilian Hummer H1 is equipped with an electric fuel pump, while the military HUMVEE is equipped with a mechanical fuel pump.
Due to the fact that the engine is moved closer to the passenger compartment, the Hummer H1 has good weight distribution, the front axle of the Hammer accounts for 51% of the mass, and the rear axle - 49%. Hammer H one is designed to tow a trailer weighing up to 3.8 tons.
Initially, a diesel engine was installed on the HUMMER - 6.2 V8 with a power of 150hp and a torque of 339N.M. With such a motor, the maximum speed of the Hammer is 113 km.
In 1994, a new diesel V8 with a volume of 6.3 liters appeared, the power of Detroit Diesel was 170 hp, the maximum torque of the Hammer H 1 6.3 V8 was 394 N. M at 1,700 engine revolutions. With such an engine, Hammer H 1 gains a hundred in 19.5s, top speed increased to 133 km.
With the growing popularity of the civilian H1, the manufacturer released petrol version, Hummer H1 with a petrol V8 5.7l, 190hp, 407N.M did not stand on the assembly line for a long time, it was removed in 1996. In the same - 1996, HUMMER began to install diesel engine supercharged. Power - 190hp, torque - 528 N.M.
Technical characteristics of HUMMER H1:
Powerplant: V8 diesel, supercharged
Volume:6500cc
Power: 195hp
Torque: 583N.m
Total valves / valves per cylinder: 16v, two valves per cylinder
Performance indicators:
Acceleration (0 - 100km): 18s
Top speed:134km
Diesel consumption in mixed mode: 20.2l
Fuel tank capacity:95L
Dimensions:4684mm*2197mm*1905mm
Wheelbase:3302mm
Curb / gross weight: 1818kg / 3245kg
Ground clearance (clearance): 406mm
Price
Officially, the Hummer H1 has never been sold in the CIS. The price of Hummer H1 brought from the USA usually exceeds $50,000. Of course we are not talking about a new car. The Hummer H1 is significantly inferior in comfort to the more cultivated Hummer H2, which has already become familiar on the roads of large cities. Hammer H1 is an exclusive car, there is not much comfort, but this is exactly the one - a real Hummer. If the H2 on highway tires when driving off-road can give way even to the rear-wheel drive, then the Hummer H1 is a real off-road professional.
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The Vietnam War revealed many shortcomings in the off-road vehicle, which was in service with the American army at that time. Low cross-country ability and carrying capacity, poor protection against bullets and fragments of mines and shells - this is not a complete list of what was revealed in the AM General M151, the heir to the legendary "Willis".
In 1970, the Pentagon announced a competition to create light car designed to perform various operational and tactical tasks. The main task that was set before the participants of the competition was the need to correct all the shortcomings found in the version of the light military SUV that was in service. The competition was attended by the company "American Motors General Corporation", which introduced the HMMWV - a "highly mobile multi-purpose wheeled vehicle." Since this name turned out to be too difficult to pronounce and remember, it was later changed to "Humvee" ("Humvee").
Fifteen modifications of the Hammer are now being produced. Built on the same chassis, they also share the same engine and transmission. A feature of the cars was the use of modular elements, 44 types of which are interchangeable and allow you to assemble jeeps with a wide variety of applications. The ease of their installation allows you to assemble another from one modification already in the field. Diverse and installed on the "Hummers" weapons. The machine can carry both an easel machine gun and a rocket launcher. SUVs with installed missile system"Tou". After the adoption of the Hammer, the fleet of the American army was able to get rid of a huge number of different types of light cars and trucks.
IN this moment The following modifications of the legendary SUV are in service with the American army:
Transportation of personnel and cargo - M1038 and M998;
Transportation of weapons (machine guns, light guns and missile systems are installed) - M966, M1045, M1036, M1046, M1026, M1025, M1043, M1044;
Ambulances - M996, M1035, M997;
Headquarters and communications vehicles - M1042, M1037;
The M119 tractor, 105 mm howitzers - M1069, was replaced in 1994 by the M1097 with a payload increased to two tons.
Having appeared in many reports that covered Operation Desert Storm, after its completion, the jeep gained surprising popularity among the population. Marketers from AM General could not miss this opportunity. In 1992, the civilian version of the jeep saw the light, the advertising slogan of which was - "high versatility, maximum mobility, trouble-free operation" ("Hummer").
The civilian version got only the running gear and the silhouette. Soft armchairs, air conditioning and a host of other amenities that are not available in the cabin appeared in the cabin. military version. The engine was also replaced, now instead of a diesel engine, the Hammer was equipped with a gasoline engine.
Now even military modification in the reports they called it the “Hammer”, despite the fact that the former designation “Humvee” was preserved behind it.
Adopted in thirty countries of the world, the Hammer impresses with its technical characteristics. Even with shot through wheels, thanks to the pressure control system, it can move at speeds up to 50 km/h. The famous low and wide silhouette gives it high stability. Parapets up to 60 cm high, rises of 60 degrees, 40 degrees of lateral inclination - all this is transferred to them without much difficulty. And with the use of a special kit for placing the air intake and exhaust system on the roof, it can ford water obstacles up to one and a half meters deep. And the external suspension makes it easy to transfer it over long distances using CH-35 and CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
Hammer is produced in the USA and in Portugal and Switzerland under license.
It's no secret that the Tiger, the Russian army armored car, was born as a response to the American Hummer. Rather, on the HMMWV, a highly mobile multifunctional wheeled vehicle created by the American company AM General back in the late 70s.
History of the Hammer
In the early 80s, the Humvee was adopted. And the car was widely known during the Gulf War. It quickly became clear that the Humvees were poorly protected both from bullet shots and from explosions of mines and grenades - so the designers had to develop additional armor protection. Even faster, the Americans launched the release of a civilian version under brand Hummer. Naturally, without armor, but with improved finishes. Later, these cars began to be called H1, as H2 and H3 appeared, vaguely reminiscent of the first Hammer in style, good cross-country ability and an impressive price.
History of the Tiger
In the late 90s, the Arabs from Bin Jabr Group Ltd (BJG) announced a tender for 60 million US dollars to create a car like a Humvee. The customer was the Jordanian king Abdul II, who did not favor either the Americans or their cars. The tender was won by CJSC Industrial Computer Technologies (PKT), a subsidiary of the Gorky Automobile Plant. Three prototypes were developed and presented to the customer in record time, showing at the International Arms Exhibition lDEX-2001 under the name Tiger HMTV.
Such swiftness can be partly explained by the fact that the Gorky residents (they are also Nizhny Novgorod residents) used the components of long-mastered armored personnel carriers and the Vodnik special vehicle.
In June 2005, the Arabs began producing similar Nimr armored vehicles, with an MTU 6R 106 turbodiesel with an HP 325 power. and Allison LCT 1000 transmission - the same brand, by the way, as the Humvee. And the production of Tigers began Arzamas machine building plant. At first they were equipped with diesel Cummins engines B-180, B-205 and B-215. Later they began to install the Yaroslavl YaMZ-5347-10 turbodiesel. Transmission - mechanical 5-speed. It is this power unit that now stands on the modernized Tigers, which were first shown to the world at the parade on May 9, 2016.
Whose engine is more powerful?
Both the Humvee and the Tiger are primarily platforms on which they can stand different bodies and various weapons. Lots of options. So let's compare the cars according to the main technical characteristics. Let's start with the same power unit. The Humvee is equipped with a 6.5-liter Detroit Diesel V8. It develops 195 hp. at 3400 rpm and 581 Nm at 1700 rpm. It is equipped with a hydromechanical automatic 4-speed gearbox. The Tiger has automatic transmission only in civilian versions. The debate is what is best for army equipment- mechanics or automatic, endless.
The Yaroslavl diesel engine is smaller than the Detroit one in terms of volume, 4.4 liters, but a little more powerful. It develops 158 kW (215 hp) at 2600 rpm. The maximum torque is less, 470 Nm, but it falls already at 1000 rpm. Humvee is noticeably lighter, its mass is 4672 kg. Weight armored tiger- 6880 kg.
Whose car is faster?
Both the Humvee and the Tiger can reach 140 km / h and accelerate to 100 km / h in 17-20 seconds, so there is parity.
Which engine is more economical?
The Detroit diesel is clearly more economical - with it, the Humvee needs from 16 to 23 liters per 100 kilometers. The appetite of the Tiger only flares up at 25. The real one average consumption fuel - about 30 liters per 100 km. The Tiger has two tanks with a capacity of 70 liters each. And the Humvee has a 25 US gallon (94.63 L) tank. So in terms of power reserve, neither our car nor the American one has an advantage.
Whose salon is more spacious?
The standard Humvee crew is four fighters in the cabin and a machine gunner in the hatch. No longer fits because of the huge central tunnel and the sloping rear of the roof. The Tiger has a flat roof and hinged doors at the back. If individual seats are installed in the Tiger (you can’t call them chairs), its standard crew is 6 people, and with seats along the sides it can be 9-seater. And this is a serious advantage.
Whose body armor is better?
The main thing is that the Tiger was immediately created as an armored car. The body is welded from heat-treated steel sheets with a thickness of 5 or 7 mm, providing a level of ballistic protection according to the 3rd and 5th classes, respectively. Experts say that the Tiger can withstand an explosion of 600 g of TNT under the bottom.
Armor protection for the Humvee was developed after it was put into service, and the first armored cars were helpless in the deserts, sitting belly-deep in the sand.
Whose geometric cross is better?
It is important that many elements of the running gear of the Tiger are taken from the BTR-80. Such as cross-axle self-locking differentials, double wishbone suspension, centralized system wheel swaps. Eat transfer case with locking center differential. The Tiger's suspension travel is amazing - 300 mm. Ground clearance - 400 mm. Entry angle - 36°, exit - 45°. Wheelbase - 3300 mm. Overall length - 5700, width - 2400. The same height.
With the same wheelbase as the Tiger, the Humvee is a little more compact. Its length is 4930 mm, width - 2310 mm, height - 1990 mm. The ground clearance of the American is slightly larger - 17.2 inches (430 mm). The approach angle is noticeably larger, almost 49°. But the exit angle is already 37°. That is, on a hard surface, the Hammer can get stuck due to the rear overhang. The Tiger does not have this problem.
A standard Tiger can cross fords up to 1.2 meters deep. Humvee - up to 30 inches (76 cm), and with a snorkel - up to 1.5 meters. Here the American seems to be cooler, but what is this difference in reality? I went faster, raised a bigger wave - the engine choked. In addition, we have the standard Russian ingenuity. Americans have faith in a higher power and the dollar. Speaking of him.
Whose car is cheaper?
The cost of the army Tiger is estimated at 60-100 thousand dollars, the civilian version - 90-150 thousand. And the first 55,000 Humvees were purchased from AM General for $1.2 billion. That is, each car cost only 22 thousand dollars. However, the cost of civilian versions, especially those with exclusive finishes, is comparable to the tiger one.
Many celebrities in America bought Hammers for themselves, one of the main fans of the brand is Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has at least three cars of this brand. Two Army Humvees, khaki and sand. Last year, another Hummer appeared, red. Built for the movie star by the Austrian firm Kreisel Electric, it's an electric vehicle with a pair of motors on each axle. After all, the “Austrian oak”, for all its brutality, is also known as a defender environment, environmental activist. This, however, does not prevent Arnie from keeping several gasoline supercars in addition to the Hummers in the garage.
Ours are also not averse to acquiring Tigers - say, the Mikhalkov brothers, Nikita and Andrey. They say about the first one that he has several such cars (for hunting trips), and the second got rid of the SUV, deciding that it is not suitable for civilian life. Among the owners of the Tiger was Valery Shantsev, a former governor Nizhny Novgorod region, and Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the permanent leader of the Liberal Democratic Party. Given for the 60th anniversary of the Blue Tiger, after eight years of ownership, he sent to the war in Lugansk. Soon, the Ukrainian media began to show it with a body twisted either from an explosion or from a coup. AM General, which created the HMMWV, also participated in the tender for equipping the American army with new machines. Their new development called BRV-O JLTV. And it is suspiciously similar to our Tiger, only in a sandy color.
AM General, which created the HMMWV, also participated in the tender for equipping the American army with new machines. Their new development is called BRV-O JLTV. And it is suspiciously similar to our Tiger, only in a sandy color.
AM General also participated in the tender to replace the outdated Humvees. They submitted the development of BRV-O JLTV to the competition, with great inner space and enhanced bottom protection ... But the US military needed a different class of vehicles, with new features. Oshkosh L-ATV has a lot more payload and capacity, in addition to basic protection, an additional one is provided, which can be set in the field, as once on a Humvee. The suspension is adaptive, and ground clearance reaches half a metre. In addition, the machine can serve as an electric generator.
We also create and test new armored cars, but there are fewer details about them. The arms race continues. But I want to believe that if our cars collide with American ones, then only in such an absentee comparison.
