The M1151 Enhanced Armament Carrier[3] is an improved version of the standard Humvee (HMMWV) designed to replace the M1025A2 used by the United States Armed Forces as a response to United States Central Command requirements.

M1151 Enhanced Armament Carrier
M2 with gun shield mounted on top of the M1151's turret being fired at Yuma Proving Ground.
Place of originUnited States
Service history
Used byUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerAM General
Specifications
Mass
  • M1151: 7,500 lb (3,400 kg)
  • M1151A1: 8,150 lb (3,700 kg)
  • M1151A1 uparmored w/ B1 Kit: 10,300 lb (4,700 kg)[1]
Width7 ft 7 in (2.31 m)[2]

EngineGeneral Engine Products (GEP) V8, 6.5L Turbocharged Diesel[1]
190 hp (140 kW)[1]
Payload capacity
  • M1151: 4,000 lb (1,800 kg)
  • M1151A1: 3,950 lb (1,790 kg)
  • M1151A1 w/ B1 Armor Package: 1,800 lb (820 kg)[1]
TransmissionGeneral Transmission Products (GTP) 4-Speed Automatic[1]
SuspensionIndependent 4×4[1]
Ground clearance17.2 in (44 cm)[1]
Fuel capacity25 US gal (95 L)[1]
Operational
range
250 mi (220 nmi) [1]

Fuel consumption: 4 (offroad) miles per gallon - 8 (road) miles per gallon

1 gallon per hour on idle
Maximum speed 70 mph (61 kn)[1]

History edit

AM General of South Bend, Ind., was awarded a $59,963,442 contract for 814 M1152s and 31 M1151s and a $19,617,847 contract to buy and install armor kits for the M1151.[citation needed]

Design edit

The M1151 HMMWV has a heavier chassis and improved engine to handle add-on armor. It is built on an Expanded Capacity Vehicle chassis, which allows for more passengers or additional supplies (up to 2,300 lbs).

Its two- or four-seat variant is the M1152 Enhanced Troop/Cargo/Shelter Carrier, designed to replace the M1097A2 Heavy HMMWV and M1113 Expanded Capacity Vehicle.[4]

Variants edit

  • M1151: Base model.
  • M1151A1: M1151 with Integrated Armor Package installed at factory. Comes with "A-kit" by default; can add "B-kit" for increased protection. Also previously referred to as M1151P1.[5]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j AM General, M1100 SERIES HMMWV M1151 (PDF)
  2. ^ Pike, John. "M1151 HMMWV Expanded Capacity Armament Carrier (specifications)". globalsecurity.org.
  3. ^ https://www.armyrecognition.com/humvee_hmmwv_variants_light_tacticale_vehicle/m1151_m1151a1_humvee_expanded_capacity_armament_carrier_armour_technical_data_sheet_specifications_i.html
  4. ^ "Olive-Drab.com: Up-Armored HMMWV Page 2". Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  5. ^ Pike, John. "M1151 HMMWV Expanded Capacity Armament Carrier". globalsecurity.org.

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