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Pentagon To Stop Buying Humvee’s

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:44:46 +0000

After this year, The Pentagon has decided they will no longer purchase Humvee’s as their escort vehicles or military mini-tanks. That’s right – the The United States Government is giving up on Humvee, long after the rest of ‘Merica gave up on anything related to Hummer. According to Lt. Gen. Edgar Stanton, fewer losses and the introduction of new vehicles cut down on the number of new vehicles needed so they’re only buying 8,000 this year and then non planned for the future.

And so ends the era of another military vehicle. Years ago, Jeep owned the landscape of any country we were saving/invading. In the late 80′s, Humvee was all over the Middle East. Well, we’re still in that region, but other vehicles will take over and leave Humvee Skeletons covered in sand.

Via Jalopnik

New Red Dawn Film Features Hummer Madness

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:13:10 +0000

The Red Dawn Remake / Sequel (we’ve heard it referred to as Red Dawn 2) is filming right now – and blowing up lots of Chinese Hummers. The Michael Bay film is filming in Detroit – where seeing tanks and shit blown up is part of your daily commute. Jalopnik caught snippets of filming, which include the aforementioned Chinese Hummer knockoffs. We don’t know if it’s Russian, Cubans or the Chinese themselves running a-muck in the Midwest, but we know Patrick Swayze won’t be showing up…too soon?
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According to rumors via BeyondHollywood.com: It looks like those pesky Chinese are trying to pull a fast one on us, guys. Look at their silly propaganda posters! Don’t believe them, they’re all lies! Ahem. New set pictures from the “Red Dawn” remake, currently shooting up north in Michigan. Looks like a fair share of the action will take place in town instead of the open countryside like the original. The town they’re shooting in also doesn’t look that small, or rural. Then again, movie magic, right?

Hummer Avenger Laser

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:54:49 +0000

Because if you’re going to have a Hummer, might as well mount a military laser beam on the back. Boeing’s HUMVEE-mounted Avenger Laser System reminds us of Reagan’s Star Wars project – a beam used to shoot down missiles and attack planes. A little too Battle Tech for you? Check out the official Boeing video and press release below.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 26, 2009 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has successfully demonstrated that a laser system mounted on an Avenger combat vehicle can shoot down a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) like those that increasingly threaten U.S. troops deployed in war zones.

During tests last month at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., Laser Avenger achieved its principal test objectives by using its advanced targeting system to acquire and track three small UAVs flying against a complex background of mountains and desert. The laser system also shot down one of the UAVs from an operationally relevant range. These tests mark the first time a combat vehicle has used a laser to shoot down a UAV.

Representatives of the U.S. Army’s Cruise Missile Defense Systems project office observed the tests.

“Small UAVs armed with explosives or equipped with surveillance sensors are a growing threat on the battlefield,” said Gary Fitzmire, vice president and program director of Boeing Directed Energy Systems. “Laser Avenger, unlike a conventional weapon, can fire its laser beam without creating missile exhaust or gun flashes that would reveal its position. As a result, Laser Avenger can neutralize these UAV threats while keeping our troops safe.”

The tests follow a 2007 demonstration in which an earlier version of Laser Avenger neutralized improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and unexploded ordnance (UXO) on the ground.

“We doubled the laser power; added sophisticated acquisition, tracking and pointing capability; and simplified and ruggedized the design,” said Lee Gutheinz, Boeing program director for High-Energy Laser/Electro-Optical Systems. “Boeing developed and integrated these upgrades in less than a year, underscoring our ability to rapidly respond to warfighters’ needs.”

Laser Avenger integrates a directed energy weapon together with the kinetic weapons on the proven Avenger air defense system developed by Boeing Combat Systems in Huntsville, Ala. It is a Boeing-funded initiative to demonstrate that directed energy weapons are maturing and are relevant to today’s battlefield.

Boeing leads the way in developing laser systems for a variety of U.S. Air Force and Army warfighter applications. These systems include the Airborne Laser, the Advanced Tactical Laser, the High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator and the Tactical Relay Mirror System.

HUMMER And Its Military Future

admin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:46:29 +0000

HUMMERs first came to be during the 1980′s as a multipurpose troop and personnel transport used by the United States Army. General Motors bought the rights to produce a civilian model (Hummer 1 or H1) in the early 1990′s – since then the vehicle has been downgraded, in a sense, to be more civilized and family friendly. With the future of Hummer now up in the air some speculate the mighty H may go back to its military roots.

The Humvee or High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle has been converted dozens of times for use in a variety of missions, landscapes and temperatures.

Not to mention all the various retrofitting done to carry everything from sensitive communication devices to machine gun turrets, missile launchers and other tactical equipment. As sales of civilian Hummers drop quarterly it may only be a short time before they are no longer sold on dealer lots. All this vehicle has left is the possibility of a purchase by some foreign power to use in the deserts and snow covered valleys of war torn territories.

But even the USA is thinking about replacing the Hummer as a staple of troop carries, just as Humvee did to the Jeep. The US Military Tactical Truck Systems program is currently testing prototype vehicles, including the International FTTS UV Concept.

Along with this Humvee-killer more “smart” military droves are being produced. Manless vehicles designed to be worked remotely via satellite, sent out to patrol demilitarized zones, go into battle and even search for lost or injured troops and civilians. Two such vehicles currently set for production include The Gladiator and the Andros Mark V0A-1 – which looks like Johnny Five on steroids.

So, it seems this may be all for Hummer, at least as an all purpose military action vehicle, or a pumped up family cruiser. Sure, fans of the truck will keep it alive via fan clubs and car shows, but unless GM’s H4 is a smash hit it looks like we’ve come to the end of (production) line.

The Chinese & Defense Contractors to buy Hummer?

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:29:56 +0000

Hunan Changfeng Motor Company has been in talks since March to possibly buy out the very American Hummer. Interest waned – until the Red China auto maker teamed up with AM General LLC about a joint acquisition of the brand. General manager of Changfeng Motor Zhengchu Chen said, “We never quit talks on acquiring the brand, but now instead of doing it alone, we decide to form partnership with AM General to reduce risk as the global economy falters. We have to always adjust our plan to market conditions.”

The joint venture would keep Hummer production in the states – and perhaps bring the new domesticated H series back to former military glory.

AM General is an American heavy vehicle manufacturer based in Indiana, best known for building the original HUMVEE- High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles the Army in 1983, with civilian models (Hummers) starting in 1992. General Motors acquired exclusive ownership of the Hummer brand name in 1999.

How will American truck fans feel if such a symbol of western indulgence is to be produced by an eastern company?

The 2009 Hummer H3T

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:02:23 +0000

Hummer will be releasing its first pickup truck in the fall of 2009, and boy, is it exciting. Based off the original H3 model released in 2007, the H3T is heavier and has a slightly longer, wheel base. From the driver’s seat, the H3T looks and feels exactly like the original H3.

Looking at Hummer’s H3T micro site, Hummer takes its off-road, adventurous appeal to a whole new level. Hummer markets the vehicle as being versatile for fun seekers offering those a chance to experience the most out of their Hummer. Some would argue, this is a slight shift from its original branding strategy. In most cases, driving a Hummer comes with an idealistic status of wealth, while still encompassing toughness and reliability. The H3T takes on a whole new idea of function and flexibility. Not only does the new brand appeal to those searching for a vehicle to fit multiple lifestyles, it still embodies the same off road aggressiveness.

The micro site allows users to interact with the H3T with the vehicle’s function as the main selling point. It invites users to experience the options of outdoor activities such as camping, boating, kayaking, biking, use of outdoor motor sports and more. When does the image of a new vehicle ever feature the rear of it?

The new H3T really puts a different dimension into the Hummer brand. Now, pickup drivers can have luxurious comfort with rugged appeal in the pickups truck class. This new model will attract many buyers who never would have considered Hummer as an option. It really is the best of both worlds.

In Four Wheeler’s review, it claims the truck will be a contender for PickUp of the Year and is “one to beat when it comes to trail work.” After taking it through their bolder course, positive feedback is as certain as its toughness. GM’s true test will come in the fall.