Summary

Armored Personnel Carrier with 'go anywhere' capability. From city roads to the toughest of off-road conditions or across the lake with its amphibious capability. Powered by a Caterpillar diesel inline-6 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission.

Details

The GPV is not a tank or an urban assault vehicle but a new type of Armored Personnel Carrier. Maintenance is made easy on the vehicle, as it was built using commercial truck components, giving it the ability to be serviced in any truck or bus garage. The high hard steel provides advanced ballistic and blast protection, and it offers advanced protection and safety to all of its occupants from armed threats, fir, explosives, extreme weather condition and violent confrontations. The NBC over pressure system also allows for occupant protection in a WMD situation, chemical spill or hazardous materials scenario not found in any other vehicle specifically designed for first responder use. The GPV carries over 150 gallons of fuel, allowing it to operate for long periods of time in the event of a massive power outage or major emergency and no fuel may be obtained. All-wheel steering and advanced suspension enable it to maneuver in narrow streets and alleys allowing it to go places even a Humvee can't go. It is powered by a C9 Caterpillar inline-6 diesel engine backed by a ZF 7-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission. It has a maximum road speed of 65 mph and a maximum water speed of 3.5 mph. Stopping power for the GPV is provided by driveline-integrated, spring-activated air/hydraulic brakes with ABS at each wheel and a hydraulically released parking brake. It is equipped with multiple thermal and optical cameras, a 30,000-pound hydraulic winch that will operate at 60,000 pounds with the Snatchblock, heating system, air conditioning, a diesel auxiliary power unit, and two-channel, multi-pressure central tire inflation. The GPV has a turning radius of just over 26 feet, a curb weight of 37,700 pounds, and a gross vehicle weight of 47,999 pounds.