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The Flyer was offered as a contender in the [[Ground Mobility Vehicle#GMV 1.1|GMV 1.1]] competition to replace SOCOM's fleet of 1,072 [[Humvee]]-based [[Ground Mobility Vehicle]]s. Requirements in 2012 called for a vehicle that weighed less than 7,000 lb and could carry up to seven troops. On 22 August 2013, General Dynamics was announced the winner of the program, and awarded a contract potentially worth $562 million. SOCOM plans to spend $24 million in FY 2014 for 101 vehicles, each worth $245,000. 1,300 are planned to be in service by September 2020. General Dynamics expects the Flyer to have international sales, such as to the British [[Special Air Service]]. Several Middle Eastern nations have expressed interest in upgrading their armored truck fleets, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.<ref>[http://www.dodbuzz.com/2013/08/22/general-dynamics-wins-562-million-socom-truck-deal/ General Dynamics Wins $562 Million SOCOM Truck Deal] - DoDBuzz.com, 22 August 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130822/DEFREG02/308220021/Special-Ops-Command-Announces-560M-Award-Critical-New-Vehicle?odyssey=mod_sectionstories Special Ops Command Announces $560M Award for Critical New Vehicle] - Defensenews.com, 22 August 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=1242 General Dynamics Wins $500 Million Special Operations Truck Contract] - Nationaldefensemagazine.org, 23 August 2013</ref> |
The Flyer was offered as a contender in the [[Ground Mobility Vehicle#GMV 1.1|GMV 1.1]] competition to replace SOCOM's fleet of 1,072 [[Humvee]]-based [[Ground Mobility Vehicle]]s. Requirements in 2012 called for a vehicle that weighed less than 7,000 lb and could carry up to seven troops. On 22 August 2013, General Dynamics was announced the winner of the program, and awarded a contract potentially worth $562 million. SOCOM plans to spend $24 million in FY 2014 for 101 vehicles, each worth $245,000. 1,300 are planned to be in service by September 2020. General Dynamics expects the Flyer to have international sales, such as to the British [[Special Air Service]]. Several Middle Eastern nations have expressed interest in upgrading their armored truck fleets, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.<ref>[http://www.dodbuzz.com/2013/08/22/general-dynamics-wins-562-million-socom-truck-deal/ General Dynamics Wins $562 Million SOCOM Truck Deal] - DoDBuzz.com, 22 August 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130822/DEFREG02/308220021/Special-Ops-Command-Announces-560M-Award-Critical-New-Vehicle?odyssey=mod_sectionstories Special Ops Command Announces $560M Award for Critical New Vehicle] - Defensenews.com, 22 August 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=1242 General Dynamics Wins $500 Million Special Operations Truck Contract] - Nationaldefensemagazine.org, 23 August 2013</ref> |
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In September 2013, [[AM General]] and [[Navistar]] filed protests over the awarding of the GMV 1.1 contract to General Dynamics.<ref>[http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130904/DEFREG02/309040012 AM General and Navistar Protest SOCOM Vehicle Contract] - Defensenews.com, 4 September 2013</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:52, 4 September 2013
| Flyer | |
|---|---|
| Type | Tactical wheeled vehicle |
| Place of origin |  United States of America |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2013-present |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Unit cost | Unarmored: $245,000 |
| No. built | 1,300 planned |
| Variants | open or armored |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) curb weight[1] |
| Length | 180 in (15 ft)[1] |
| Width | 60 in (5.0 ft)[1] |
| Height | 60 in (5.0 ft)[1] |
| Crew | 4 |
Main armament | Various |
| Payload capacity | 3,500 lb (1,600 kg)[1] |
| Suspension | Independent 4x4 |
Operational range | 450 mi (720 km)[1] |
| Maximum speed | 85 mph (137 km/h)[1] |
The Flyer is a wheeled vehicle designed by General Dynamics for the U.S. Special Operations Command.
Design
The Flyer was designed to fill a need by special operations forces to have a lightweight, mobile platform that could be transported by air and be configured for a variety of missions. It can be internally transported by V-22 Osprey, CH-53E Super Stallion, CH-47D Chinook, C-130 Hercules, and C-5 Galaxy, and be externally transported by UH-60L Black Hawk. The vehicle can operate at high speeds at long ranges, off-road and in various weather conditions. It can be configured for many roles including light strike, personnel rescue and recovery, reconnaissance, and communications. The Flyer has a fuel efficiency of 24 mpg at 40 mph. Weapons can be mounted on a 360 degree ring or five patient litters can be carried.[1][2] It also has an armored variant, with the 4-door cab, rear cargo area, and roofline armored to ballistic level B6.[3]
History
The Flyer was offered as a contender in the GMV 1.1 competition to replace SOCOM's fleet of 1,072 Humvee-based Ground Mobility Vehicles. Requirements in 2012 called for a vehicle that weighed less than 7,000 lb and could carry up to seven troops. On 22 August 2013, General Dynamics was announced the winner of the program, and awarded a contract potentially worth $562 million. SOCOM plans to spend $24 million in FY 2014 for 101 vehicles, each worth $245,000. 1,300 are planned to be in service by September 2020. General Dynamics expects the Flyer to have international sales, such as to the British Special Air Service. Several Middle Eastern nations have expressed interest in upgrading their armored truck fleets, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.[4][5][6]
In September 2013, AM General and Navistar filed protests over the awarding of the GMV 1.1 contract to General Dynamics.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Flyer brochure - General Dynamics
- ^ Flyer - General Dynamics
- ^ Flyer Armored - General Dynamics
- ^ General Dynamics Wins $562 Million SOCOM Truck Deal - DoDBuzz.com, 22 August 2013
- ^ Special Ops Command Announces $560M Award for Critical New Vehicle - Defensenews.com, 22 August 2013
- ^ General Dynamics Wins $500 Million Special Operations Truck Contract - Nationaldefensemagazine.org, 23 August 2013
- ^ AM General and Navistar Protest SOCOM Vehicle Contract - Defensenews.com, 4 September 2013