# MillenWorks Light Utility Vehicle

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Utility Vehicle

Millenworks LUV Type Utility Vehicle Place of origin USA Production history Designer Rod Millen[1] Designed 2007 Manufacturer MillenWorks Specifications Length 5.21 m (205in)[2] Width 2.29 m (90in) Height 2.03 m (80in) (nominal) Crew 1+4 Armor A & B level armor kits Main armament Remote Weapon Station Engine Steyr Motors M16 VTI Combat 2x Brushless permanent magnet motors 215 hp, 400 ft.lbf 400 ft.lbf each Payload capacity 1814 kg (4000 lb) Transmission (rear) Eaton Autoshift 6 speed Semi-automatic transmission (front) Klune-V 2-Speed gearbox Suspension SLA using semi-active Magneto Rheological dampers with ride height control Ground clearance .46 m (18in) (nominal) Maximum speed 122 km/h (76 mph)

The **MillenWorks Light Utility Vehicle** (LUV) is a prototype testbed for automotive technologies. It was designed and built by [MillenWorks](/source/MillenWorks) under contract to the [Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center](/source/Tank_Automotive_Research%2C_Development_and_Engineering_Center).[2] [Textron Marine and Land Systems](/source/Textron_Marine_and_Land_Systems) will use the platform for further development of component technologies.[3] The vehicle was a possible [Joint Light Tactical Vehicle](/source/Joint_Light_Tactical_Vehicle) candidate, but was not selected.[1]

## Design

The LUV has a very revolutionary [drivetrain](/source/Powertrain) layout. The front wheels of the vehicle are powered by an [electric motor](/source/Electric_motor) located under the hood, while the rear wheels are powered by a separate [diesel-electric](/source/Diesel-electric) [parallel hybrid](/source/Parallel_hybrid) consisting of a second electric motor as well as a standard [NATO](/source/NATO) M16 [diesel motor](/source/Diesel_motor). This eliminates the [driveshaft](/source/Driveshaft) common on most [4WD](/source/4WD) vehicles, and reduces the chances of an IED "mobility kill", since a hit in either the front or rear will not completely incapacitate the vehicle.[4] Eliminating the driveshaft also allows for greater ground clearance, which combined with a [V-hull](/source/V-hull) design, improves survivability from [land mines](/source/Land_mine), allowing the blast more space to dissipate. The vehicle's other safety features include scalable armor protection and a quick-release windshield for emergency egress. The front and rear [sub-frames](/source/Sub-frame) are identical, along with interchangeable suspension corners, which reduces the number of required spare parts. The [throttle](/source/Electronic_throttle_control), [braking system](/source/Brake-by-wire), and [steering](/source/Steer-by-wire) are all [x-by-wire](/source/X-by-wire) [control systems](/source/Control_system).[5][2] The driver sits in a centered position, similar to Rod Millen's Pikes Peak race cars and the [McLaren F1](/source/McLaren_F1).[1] It is transportable by [C-130](/source/C-130), [CH-47](/source/CH-47), and [CH-53](/source/CH-53).[2]

## See also

- [HMMWV replacement process](/source/HMMWV_replacement_process)

- [Shadow RST-V](/source/Shadow_RST-V) (cancelled)

- [International FTTS](/source/International_FTTS)

## Sources

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-DefenseTech-Jeep_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-DefenseTech-Jeep_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-DefenseTech-Jeep_1-2) [Defense Tech: A Little LUV for the Future Military Jeep](https://web.archive.org/web/20071015021630/http://www.defensetech.org/archives/003781.html)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-LightUtility-OctPDF_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-LightUtility-OctPDF_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-LightUtility-OctPDF_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-LightUtility-OctPDF_2-3) ["ThumbsPlus Print Job"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081120135811/http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/MillenWorks%20Light%20Utility%20Vehicle%20Data%20Sheet%20Oct%202007.pdf) (PDF). Archived from [the original](http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/MillenWorks%20Light%20Utility%20Vehicle%20Data%20Sheet%20Oct%202007.pdf) (PDF) on 2008-11-20. Retrieved 2007-10-12.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["JLTV Pathfinders: Hybrid Electric Powered JLTV Concept Vehicles Unveilled"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080515234738/http://www.defense-update.com/features/november_07/mdm07_hed.htm). Archived from [the original](http://www.defense-update.com/features/november_07/mdm07_hed.htm) on 2008-05-15. Retrieved 2007-11-04.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Military Videos: Videos, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Marines - Military Times"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080829195819/http://www.militarytimes.com/multimedia/video/moderndaymarine). Archived from [the original](http://www.militarytimes.com/multimedia/video/moderndaymarine) on 2008-08-29. Retrieved 2007-10-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [MillenWorks – Driving Innovation](http://www.millenworks.com/html/light_tactical_vehicles.htm?&navItemIndex=2)

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