I’m not sure if this is an official image, but it does seem someone (I Love Kit?) will be releasing JLTV soon?
Mario
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I happen to have the walk around with interior and engine (removed and in the vehicle) when the time comes…
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OMG finally!!
That looks like the way Panda used to set out their artwork previews.
Same people ? Will wait and see on this one .
I wonder what is the difference between this JLTV and the M-ATV as they look quite similar.
I think that the JLTV is lighter for the same level of protection…educated guess.
Yup, here is an article.
https://dirtsound.com/m-atv-vs-jltv-what-is-the-main-difference/
As for the kit, I’ll have to wait for the “Inbox Review” before I bite but I am excited…even more so if other kit makers start selling JLTVs.
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I Love Kit is a Trumpeter/Hobby Boss brand, which also sends out artwork like this. They’ve already released numerous kits under the I Love Kit name - some are old kits that Merit released previously under their name (1/35 Diamond T transporters, 1/48 PT boats, 1/35 G5 and X-Craft, etc), while others are brand new like the Atomic Annie, M923/M925 trucks and the M3A1 Lee (all 1/35).
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Trumpeter has bought Panda’s molds…
Should there have been a sound with that post?
Something from a scary spooky ghost story? Maybe from Scooby-Doo?
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Yes! I’d be taking notice of what Panda had on their to do list and then see if Trumpeter announces the same kit.
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Interesting variant…
The Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System :
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H.P.
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Yes, the NMESIS is unmanned and driven by remote-control tether to increase battlefield survivability. It carries two stealthy Naval Strike Missiles with 100 nautical mile range.
This is the Marines’ attempt for active sea denial.
I personally think that this mockup can fire SAMs (AIM-9s or AIM-120s/NASAMS) too if integrated properly.
The JLTV is bigger than a Hummvee but smaller than the M-ATV
Another option for the heavy gun career,
25mm Cockerill turret. Very similar to what the Russians did with their 4x4 Typhoon. Just cooler.
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Very cool find, Kylie!
And I like the fact that it can be reloaded from inside the vehicle as not all RWSs allow that. I hope that the US and NATO buys some!
JLTV + Boeing SHORAD launcher + Hellfire missiles =
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JLTV equipped with Kongsberg’s LW30 turret toting both an M230LF 30 mm cannon and a Javelin missile
H.P.
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I’m for a 6x6 JLTV. I think the 6x6 can have many armored uses if acquired such as APC, Command vehicle, K-9 kennel, EOD robot, EW/ECM, laser, C4ISR, SHORAD turret with reloads inside, ammo carrier, etc.
Notice how the man on the right is dwarfed in the larger photo.
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@Newtonk Some interesting USSOCOM news. If true, it will be the first US units to field this modification even though IDF and NATO have it first.
https://defence-blog.com/us-special-operators-receive-jltv-armed-with-israeli-made-missiles/
