Eurosatory 2018: Humvee evolves to NXT 360
US manufacturer AM General, makers of the ubiquitous High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV - or Humvee), has unveiled an updated design for the vehicle that incorporates better protection, mobility and payload potential.
The next-generation light tactical vehicle – known as the NXT 360 – has been unveiled at this year’s Eurosatory in Paris.
‘It is not the same as the Humvees that are operating today,’ said Nguyen Trinh, VP of international operations and programmes integration at AM General. ‘We have taken a proven platform and with discussions we have had with customers about their needs developed this platform.’
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