UTVs in the Military
The military has seen how versatile UTVs are and they are putting them to use. From highly-mobile, CV-22 transportable, multi-configurable off-road platforms used by SOCOM, to base vehicles used to carry and tow large loads, UTVs are filling a vital role. The UTV platforms are a modular design to meet the demanding needs of U.S. and international special operations, expeditionary and light infantry forces. Many of these vehicles are deployed and in use around the globe, in all of the U.S. military branches and special operations forces along with several allied militaries and special operations forces. Lightweight Tactical All Terrain Vehicles (LTATVs) are small, side-by-side vehicles in use by American Special Operations Forces, including those operating in Afghanistan. LTATVs provides SOF teams with a highly maneuverable and mobile form of transportation that is also low profile.The military grade side-by-side ATVs are deployed by U.S. Special Operations Forces on quick response and low profile missions where heavier equipment would just get in the way. These ultra-light tactical vehicles come in two-seat or four seat versions. They are fast on their feet and favor agility over armor. Lightweight Tactical All Terrain Vehicles are deployed by U.S. Special Operations Forces on quick response and low profile missions where heavier equipment would just get in the way. The vehicles can also be transported on a variety of small aircraft, including the CH47 Chinook helicopter or the V-22 Osprey. When it comes to Special Operations Forces on quick response and low profile missions, the military has looked at several key features for LTATV vehicles including:
UTV in the Military
Send us your pictures!If you are in the military and use a side by side vehicle that you would like to share, please contact us atjon@utvguide.net. If you have any photos of modified UTVs, we’d really like to see them! Be sure to let us know where the UTV is used. Give us names and your branch & unit. And feel free to show us any modifications that have been made or anything special about how your UTV is used. |
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