Official, non -commissioned and conscript soldiers of the Spike missile antibrassment company of the Motorized Brigade No. 4 Rancagua of the Chilean Army They participated in a technical training in Arica to strengthen their operational preparation in driving high mobility multipurpose wheel vehicles (HMMWV) Humvee of AM General.
According to the social networks of the Motorized Brigade No. 4 Rancagua, combined weapons unit framed of the VI Army Divisionthe course contemplated theoretical and practical sessions, perfecting the safe and efficient management of the Humvee In different land, reinforcing coordination, teamwork and tactical discipline.
In this way, the staff acquired new knowledge and increased their skills to perform as drivers of this vehicle 4×4demonstrating the commitment and professionalism of each member to advance together with the same objective.
The Humvee in the Chilean Army
He Hmmwv It is a 4×4 multipurpose military vehicle developed by AM General and adopted by the United States Army at the beginning of the 1980s. This model replaced in service to the M151 Military Utility Tactical Truck (MUTT) 2.5 tons, M274 y M561among other military light vehicles in the North American country.
The Chilean Army received its first vehicles in the series at the end of 2005 M1097 For exploration and recognition missions, as well as for transporting troops, command and communications. Other models in service are the version M1025 missile portalan Spike is and the M1165 of the Special Operations Brigade (BOE) Lautaro Configured for long -range mission.
The design of M1097a2 y M1025 is similar to the basic variant of the Hmmwv With the engine in the front, the crew compartment in the middle and a load area in the rear. Series vehicles A2 They have a weight of 4.6 tons and can transport a useful load of 1,998 kilos at a maximum speed of 70 mph
The chassis, the mechanical components and the general performance are the same as those of other models of the series Humvee M998 standard. He M1097 A2 It is equipped with a 6.5 -liter V8 diesel engine with a 160 hp nominal power and a four -speed automatic transmission.
It can vadear water crossings hard up to 76 cm without a deep watery watery kit and up to 1.52 m with the kit. Other of its characteristics in relation to the series M998 Standard are an improved steering wheel and column, new rear seats, greater load capacity, improved brake pedal and an improved room of 9,000 pounds.
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