The Ultra AP needed to be able to survive all the situations that the older Humvee wasn't designed for, including taking fire and withstanding blasts from improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The US Office of Naval Research funded several projects to improve vehicles on the front lines and this included testing designs built on commercial truck chassis built to suit military roles. This doesn't mean the end of the Humvee though, as the fleet is planned to be in service through 2050.īuilt on the old chassis of a Ford F-350, this Armored Patrol vehicle was designed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute in 2010 and includes designs developed by NASCAR engineers. Quickly, kits were added to help protect soldiers, but the bulk and weight of the new armor took its toll. However, with the prevalence of IED attacks in Iraq around 2006, the lack of armor proved treacherous. When deployed, the Humvee was great for navigating rough terrain and maneuvered around obstacles.

The Army and Marines have over 300,000 Humvees operating today. It can go anywhere to solve any problem, hence its profound employment across the globe. It's a versatile body that can be modified to suit any situation, with variations as ambulances, air support vehicles or missile carriers. The Humvee's body is made of lightweight aluminum which means even at maximum weight it can still go over 55 mph to get the job done. A jack-of-all-trades, this vehicle has been upgraded several times to carry troops all over, from the Gulf War to Somalia and Afghanistan and Iraq.

Since 1989, when the Humvee was first deployed to Panama, it has been America's answer to every vehicle question. It would be a travesty to make a list of military vehicles and not even mention the greatest thing on wheels since the Jeep itself.

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