All matters MRAP JLTV (merged thread)

[B.Smitty]

A General Concept of Infantry Mobility

I would be interested in the board’s opinions as to MRAP and JLTV “type” vehicles as a base line for general (not all) infantry mobility.

Perhaps a better concept for "general infantry mobility" might be the humble HMMWV. It has the following benefits:

* It comes in a wide variety of unarmored, semi-armored, or armored configurations.
* It can go places that MRAPS don't dare.
* It has a lower life-cycle cost than any APC or MRAP.
* It has a much lower logistics footprint than an APC or MRAP.
* It has a much lower deployment footprint than an APC or MRAP.

Yes, the HMMWV is not well protected vs IEDs, mines or HMG fire (or really anything). But that's what APCs and IFVs are for right?