Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
In ServiceTactical Vehicle · Multiple · Oshkosh
Humvee replacement with V-shaped hull for IED protection. Costs $400K each vs $70K for a Humvee. Program to buy 49,099 vehicles. Already being replaced by more advanced concepts after just entering service.
Total Cost
$17B
Cost Overrun
+25%
Planned Units
49,000
What Else Could $17B Buy?
🏫 1,133 new public schools
🏥 34 community hospitals
🎓 485,714 four-year college scholarships
🌉 57 bridge replacements