Wherever you see American troops around the world, you see High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) in action. Even around the US, in natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes, you'll see HMMWVs when the National Guard is at work.rnAlthough the HMMWV has been in production since 1985, its design is still as revolutionary today as it was when engineers began initial concepts in 1979. The final design met military requirements to replace numerous types of aged vehicles and keep up with swift moving rntanks. The Army wanted durability, mobility, and reliability. The unique geometry of the truck provides those qualities. No other light tactical vehicle in the world approaches the HMMWV's capabilities or cost effectiveness. That doesn't mean today's HMMWVs are the same as those first produced. The HMMWV is a dynamic vehicle with changes and improvements continually added. For instance, thorough corrosion resistance has been added and most components have been upgraded, including the move to a larger 6.5-litre diesel engine.
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