DARPA is developing armored vehicle capable of dodging projectiles Bashny.Net

Manufacturers propelled military equipment is always forced to seek a balance between and mobility of their products - the thicker armor, so they are heavier, slower and gluttonous. Even the lightest and moving armored cars such as American or Russian HMMWV "Tiger" weigh several tons, have dynamics comparable to "The Cossacks" and fuel consumption, as the bus. In DARPA decided to develop a new class of armored vehicles, which can be compared with the Batmobile rather than with existing models of light armored vehicles.

The purpose of the program Ground X-Vehicle Technology (GXV-T) - reduce weight and increase the maximum vehicle speed is doubled, to make it as unobtrusive visual observation, and for the infrared, electromagnetic and acoustic detectors to ensure patency and speed on the cross-country three times better than standing today at the US Army BMP M2 "Bradley» and provide it with the onboard computer, able to operate the machine in a semi-automatic mode. But the main difference from traditional armored vehicles - instead of thicker armor, GXV-T will be used to protect the increased maneuverability, instantaneous reaction of the computer and mobile elements of armor to dodge, hide and cover vulnerable parts from enemy fire.



Radical changes will be subjected and the driver's workplace. The cabin will have no windows - instead they will use the display, which will not only give an overview, a far superior overview of all the armored car, but will be widely used in the management of augmented reality - the information from the sensors and radar imaging purposes and route. The driver can easily switch between the visible and infrared ranges. Autopilot will reduce the required number of crew members and would focus on the performance of combat missions.



The first phase of the program GXV-T is designed for 24 months, its budget - 27, $ 4 million. Companies that want to participate in the program will have to submit the preliminary draft in April next year. A detailed description of the requirements, you can download the здесь.



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