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M1161 ITV Growler American 4x4 Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV)

M1161 ITV Growler

Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV)
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Basic Information
Name
M1161 ITV Growler American 4x4 Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV)
Designation
M1161 ITV Growler
Alternate Designation
M1161 ITV Growler
Equipment Type
Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV)
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
2009
Description

The M1161 Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV) is a multirole fast attack vehicle. Developed by American Growler company this vehicle was also nicknamed the Growler. The M1161 Growler is officially the Internally Transportable Light Strike Vehicle (ITV-LSV) designed specifically for use with the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. The M1161 and M1163 are the only tactical vehicles certified to fly in the V-22. Fulfilling multiple roles of light utility, light strike and fast attack vehicle, the M1161 Growler is smaller than most international vehicles in the same role. It has taken over duties of the M151 jeep-type variants and replaced the Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV). A separate US Marine Corps variant, the shorter two-seat M1163 prime mover is combined with the M327 towed 120mm heavy mortar, and also became its ammunition hauler after the M1162 trailer was cancelled.

Ground Specifications
Crew 1
Engine 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine (132 hp)
Active Protection None
Range 580.0 km
Variants
M1163 Prime Mover
System
Alternative Designation M1161 ITV Growler
Type Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV)
Crew 1 ea
Passenger Capacity 3 ea
Payload Capacity 900 kg
Note Adoption of the Growler allowed US forces to take advantage of the Osprey tiltrotor transport and its 500 km/h cruising speed. Main role of this aerial-deployable vehicle is to operate in forward areas. It can drive of the plane straight into battle. So the Growler acts as a force multiplier.
Dimensions
Length 4.14 m
Width 1.52 m
Height 1.84 m
Weight, Combat 2,058 kg
Automotive
Engine Name Navistar, Model: INA
Engine Type 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine
Engine Power 132 hp
Maximum Road Speed 100 km/h
Fuel Capacity 91 litres
Transmission General Motors 4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, Chrysler 2-speed manual transfer case (2WD Hi/Lo and 4WD Hi/Lo)
Suspension Air ride gas bladder suspension, height-adjustable on the fly via dash control panel
Steering System Four wheel steering via joystick control with auto-centering
Range 580 km
Gradient 60%
Side Slope 30%
Vertical Step 0.35 m
Trench 0.4 m
Fording 0.76 m
Main Weapon System
Note Vehicle has a rear gunner ring and can be armed with M240 7.62 mm machine gun, or M2 12.7 mm machine gun, or Mk.19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.
Protection
Armor Vehicle has a canvas weather enclosure. Seats are padded with Kevlar and provide some level of protection against fragments.
Applique Armor INA
Active Protection System None
NBC Protection INA
Smoke Equipment No
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Tactical Utility Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Tactical Utility Vehicles
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.14 m
Width
1.52 m
Height
1.84 m
Weight
2058 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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