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The following kits were available for the basic vehicle: crew compartment armor kit, consisting of a high-hardness steel doors, side body panels, toe panel, firewall, bulletproof windshield and bulletproof side windows, armored radiator, armored fuel tank, top and door kit (waterproof fabric with
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with a capacity of 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) can be mounted at the front of the vehicle if required, and the 2-piece windshield can be removed to provide greater visibility and protect from flying glass fragments. The glass halves are stored in a mounting bracket on the hood until needed
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and the crew armor kit for use in the escort/security role. These trials were completed in 1972. They were then tested by the 2nd Armored Division. In 1974 they were also tested in the 2nd Armored Reconnaissance Scout Vehicle competition along with a number of vehicles including the original
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again. The passenger compartment is in the center of the vehicle with the driver on the left and the passenger seat to the right. There is space for 0.93 cubic metres (33 cu ft) of cargo behind the passenger seats. The engine and transmission are
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is provided for the rear suspension to limit body roll. Maximum speed is 80-90 mph for vehicles with the 318ci engine, dropping to 67 mph at full load. Acceleration was 12 seconds 0-60 mph time, falling to 10 seconds with the 360ci engine.
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The XR311 is built around a tubular-steel frame safety roll-cage which protects the passenger compartment if the vehicle rolls over. This cage is covered by a heavy-gauge sheet metal forming the skin of the vehicle. An internally mounted electrical
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during high speed cornering. The tires are self-cleaning, meaning mud and other materials are flung free from the tread grooves by centrifugal force, rather than sticking to the tire (more commonly known as a "mud tire").
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Development of the XR311 commenced as a private venture in 1969, with the first of two prototypes being completed in 1970. The vehicle was developed as a possible replacement for the by that time over ten years old
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feature a special high-pressure inner tire tube, which provides a built-in backup in case air pressure is lost from the main tire itself, as well as providing lateral support to eliminate leakage from the
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and there is an external load-carrying platform above this which can take a maximum load of 386 kg (851 lb). The minimum ground clearance is 11 inches, and a full length
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and various other similar weapons. These weapons could also be mounted on the reconnaissance model on the ring mount.
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installation cost around $ 50,000. The XR311 was designed to carry out a wide variety of roles including anti-tank,
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protects the hull and drivetrain, which allows the vehicle to slide over obstacles. The transmission is a
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Convoy Escort/ Security Vehicle: This could be provided with a pintle-mount 5.56mm or 7.62 mm
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purchased ten improved or second generation models in 1971. Of these ten vehicles, four had a
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plastic windows and hinged doors) various communications installations, high output
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uses modified Dana 44 centersections, and used many off the shelf parts from the
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differentials with a 5.89:1 drive ratio are used front and rear, and a lockable
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mounted above the crew compartment, and a total of six rounds of ammunition,
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carrier, internal security and forward air defense communications vehicle.
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The XR311 Story, a Prototype of the Military Hummer | Wayback Machine
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machine-gun for use in the reconnaissance role and three had 7.62mm
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of US origin that was procured in limited numbers during the
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are fitted on all four wheels. The electrical system is 24V
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Anti-tank: TOW installation with a total of 10 TOW missiles
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FMC Corporation
pre-production
Class
Humvee
Engine
rear-mounted
LA
V8
gross
carburetor
Deutz
turbodiesel
Transmission
TorqueFlite
A727
automatic
transfer case
lockable center differential
Wheelbase
Curb weight
prototype
military vehicle

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