JLTV and M-ATV: Managing the Weight-to-Maintenance Trade-off

Vehicles like the JLTV and M-ATV were designed to balance mobility with protection—yet that protection comes with a maintenance reality: extreme weight at the wheel end. Tires such as 16.00R20 (common on heavy tactical platforms) require significant manpower and time to replace, especially in forward conditions where equipment is limited and terrain is imperfect. In […]