The M1151 Enhanced Armament Carrier[3] is an improved version of the standard Humvee (HMMWV) designed to replace the M1025A2 used by the United States Armed Forces as a response to United States Central Command requirements.
| M1151 Enhanced Armament Carrier | |
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| Place of origin | United States |
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| Used by | United States |
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| Manufacturer | AM General |
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| Width | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m)[2] |
| Engine | General Engine Products (GEP) V8, 6.5L Turbocharged Diesel[1] 190 hp (140 kW)[1] |
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| Transmission | General Transmission Products (GTP) 4-Speed Automatic[1] |
| Suspension | Independent 4×4[1] |
| Ground clearance | 17.2 in (44 cm)[1] |
| Fuel capacity | 25 US gal (95 L)[1] |
Operational range | 250 mi (220 nmi) [1] Fuel consumption:4 (offroad) miles per gallon - 8 (road) miles per gallon 1 gallon per hour on idle |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (61 kn)[1] |
History
AM General of South Bend, Ind., was awarded a $59,963,442 contract for 814 M1152s and 31 M1151s and a $19,617,847 contract to buy and install armor kits for the M1151.[citation needed]
Design
The M1151 HMMWV has a heavier chassis and improved engine to handle add-on armor. It is built on an Expanded Capacity Vehicle chassis, which allows for more passengers or additional supplies (up to 2,300 lbs).
Its two- or four-seat variant is the M1152 Enhanced Troop/Cargo/Shelter Carrier, designed to replace the M1097A2 Heavy HMMWV and M1113 Expanded Capacity Vehicle.[4]
Variants
- M1151: Base model.
- M1151A1: M1151 with Integrated Armor Package installed at factory. Comes with "A-kit" by default; can add "B-kit" for increased protection. Also previously referred to as M1151P1.[5]
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