JLTV
Military abbreviation · Weapon and Military Equipment
| Stands for | Joint Light Tactical Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
JLTV stands for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, a weapon and military equipment abbreviation.
Armored light vehicle built by Oshkosh Defense for the Army and Marine Corps to replace many Humvees, offering MRAP-like blast protection in a lighter, more mobile vehicle.
Example: The battalion's new JLTVs are faster off-road than the Humvees they replaced.
Usage notes
Full-rate production began in 2019. Variants include general purpose, close combat weapons carrier and utility models. The vehicle can be carried by CH-47 and CH-53 helicopters. Pronounced as letters. Several allied militaries have also bought it.
Related abbreviations
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- JDAM – Joint Direct Attack Munition
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- LAW – Light Anti-Tank Weapon
- LGB – Laser-guided bomb
- LMG – Light machine gun