FMC XR311 (G.I. Hotrod) Multi-Purpose / Multi-Role 4x4 Vehicle (1969)
Though not accepted into formal service with the US Army, the XR311 paved the way for the Fast Attack Vehicles used by Navy SEALs in Iraq.
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Specifications for the
FMC XR311 (G.I. Hotrod)
Multi-Purpose / Multi-Role 4x4 Vehicle
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: FMC Corporation / Chrysler Corporation - USA
Initial Year of Service: 1969
Production: 10
Focus Model: FMC XR311 (G.I. Hotrod)
Crew: 3
Overall Length: 0.00ft (0.00m)
Width: 0.00ft (0.00m)
Height: 0.00ft (0.00m)
Weight: 3.1 US Short Tons (2,857kg; 6,299lbs)
Powerplant: 1 x V8 gasoline engine delivering 187 horsepower at 4,000rpm.
Maximum Speed: 80mph (128 km/h)
Maximum Range: 300 miles (482 km)
NBC Protection: None
Nightvision: None
Armament:
Trialed armament setups included:
ANTI-TANK VARIANT:
1 x TOW 6-shot, anti-tank missile launcher (10 x TOW AT missiles) OR 1 x 106mm recoilless rifle (6 x 106mm projectiles).
ARMED RECONNAISSANCE VARIANT:
1 x 12.7mm heavy machine gun OR 1 x 7.62mm general purpose machine gun OR 1 x 40mm XM174 automatic grenade launcher on ring mount.
ESCORT/SECURITY VARIANT:
1 x 7.62mm general purpose machine gun OR 1 x 40mm XM174 automatic grenade launcher on pintle mount.
Ammunition:
Various ammunition loadouts as dictated by selected armament or mission requirement.
Variants:
XR311 - Base Series Designation
XR311 (Anti-Tank) - Four examples delivered with TOW anti-tank missile launcher support.
XR311 (Armed Reconnaissance) - Three examples delivered with 12.7mm heavy machine gun support.
XR311 (Escort/Security) - Three examples delivered with 7.62mm general purpose machine gun support.
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