I can't believe I didn't catch wind of this for like 2 years, what the actual fuck lmao I GOT ME MY CHEVY SIL-VER A-DOH AND A PACK OF BREWSKIES AND ME AND THE BOYS ARE GONNA GO MUDDIN ALL THE WAH UP ON SUM RUSKIES I can't believe this fucking grift what the fuck is it supposed to do!
Well, until we get more details on it and hear from the boots what its like using it, I would say its at least less hairbrained than all the dogwater HMMWVs and MRAPVs in terms of field usage as a field army LAV for conventional warfare if it wasn't for the fact that the U.S military DIDN'T ALREADY HAVE A PROGRAM FOR EXACTLY THAT! IT'S LITERALLY A MONEY BURNBARREL BERSION OF THE COMMERCIAL UTILITY CARGO VEHICLES PROGRAM!
That said, the M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), actually looks decent for motorized infantry in terms of conventional warfare. Having a fairly rugged vehicle that can zip places on and off-road while having the load capacity to move a lot of people and their shit is valuable for creating, sustaining, or reinforcing front line combat positions.
I'm assuming the army silverado would be used in conjunction with the ISV for moving additional shit through more difficult terrain that current army vehicles would choke on. Not a bad idea but it still looks fucking horrendous and over-designed.
details on them below
vid on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crh0WVSsPxo
GM Defense has unveiled its “Next Gen” tactical vehicle prototype based on the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition.
The platform’s chassis combines the Silverado’s 2500HD ZR2 “Bison” variant with General Motors’ proprietary 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine and a 12-module battery pack.
It offers “rugged and durable” maneuverability across “high threat zones” through active safety features, five-point seat belt harnesses, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking, roll-over protection, and a 360-degree camera.
Additionally, the platform’s onboard power supports high-energy sensors, armaments, and soldier kits.
The Bison-based prototype incorporates low acoustic and thermal signature technologies for covert missions, charging devices for other mission systems, and a specialized design for potential armor and drone integrations.
“Our Next Gen vehicle is a game-changing mobility solution that delivers tactically significant capabilities by integrating GM’s proven commercial technologies,” GM Defense President Steve duMont stated.
“Our warfighters deserve the latest technology that industry can offer in order to gain and maintain competitive advantage over our adversaries. Our Next Gen mobility solution can be customized and fielded now.”
‘Highly-Capable’ Vehicle
The Next Gen vehicle will be distributed in two, four, and six-seat configurations.
Future developments on the prototype will focus on the vehicle’s adaptability with command and control, counter-unmanned aerial systems, anti-armor and launched effects, casualty evacuation, and network extensions.
“Next Gen’s ‘wow’ factor is right behind the wheel,” GM Defense Government Solutions and Strategy Division VP John Johnson explained. “Customers need to drive this highly capable vehicle to see, feel, and hear the benefits.”
“Next Gen fundamentally changes the discussion around modern mobility through the tactical benefits delivered by its propulsion system, including its ability to address the power gap in the formation.”
“This highly capable tactical vehicle leverages billions of dollars of investments GM has made in R&D and innovation to enhance warfighter capability. We encourage customers to test drive it so that we can get these capabilities fielded immediately.”
