General Dynamics Flyer
| Flyer 60, 72; (A-)GMV 1.1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light Strike Vehicle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2013 – present |
| Used by | U.S. Special Operations Command U.S. Army |
| Production history | |
| Designer | General Dynamics & Flyer Defense LLC |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Unit cost | Unarmored: $245,000 (€ 143.000 for Italian Army contract on 2015) |
| No. built | M1288 GMV 1.1 – 1,297 units M1297 A-GMV 1.1 — 300 units ordered; 1700 optional, Flyer II V-22 ITV — Three AFSOC evaluation units. |
| Variants | Flyer 60 / Flyer II V-22 ITV Flyer 72 — M1288 GMV 1.1 M1297 A-GMV 1.1 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Flyer 60 / Flyer II V-22 ITV — 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) curb wt. Flyer 72 — 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) curb weight M1288 GMV 1.1 — 6,840 lb (3,103 kg) |
| Length | Flyer 60 / Flyer II V-22 ITV — 180 in (4.57 m) Flyer 72 — 182 in (4.62 m) / 193 in (4.90 m) with winch and pushbar M1288 GMV 1.1 — 210 in (5.33 m) |
| length | Wheelbase: 126 in (3.20 m) |
| Width | Flyer 60 / Flyer II V-22 ITV — 60 in (1.52 m) M1288 GMV 1.1 — 79.6 in (2.02 m) Other variants: 72 in (1.83 m) chassis 79.25 in (2.01 m) width at tires 85 in (2.16 m) with side cargo boxes |
| Height | 60 in (1.52 m) roof top 72.25 in (1.84 m) to roof rack / armament |
| Crew | Flyer 60: 2 + 2 = 4 seats Flyer 72: Up to 9 seats: 3 front, 3 rear, 2 rear deck, 1 gunner seat M1288 GMV 1.1: 6 / 7 Operators |
Main armament | Various |
| Engine | 1.95 L (119 cu in) Direct injection (Euro V) DOHC Turbodiesel / JP8 195 hp (145 kW) — 295 ft.-lb. (400 Nm) |
| Payload capacity | Flyer 60 / Flyer II V-22 ITV — 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) Flyer 72 — 5,700 lb (2,585 kg) M1288 GMV 1.1 — 4,360 lb (1,978 kg) M1297 A-GMV 1.1 — 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic (tiptronic) |
| Suspension | 4-wheel coil over shocks independent suspension with 4 air spring variable ride |
| Ground clearance | 17 in (43 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | Flyer 72 — 26 gal. (98 L) Other — 32 gal. (145 L) |
Operational range | Flyer 60 — 350 mi (560 km) cruise range Flyer II V-22 ITV — 450 mi (720 km) Flyer 72 — 300 mi (480 km) on mission profile / 500 mi (800 km) on-road @ 40 mph (64 km/h) M1288 GMV 1.1 — 408 mi (657 km) |
| Maximum speed | Flyer 60 / Flyer II V-22 ITV — 65 mph (105 km/h) Terrain / 75 mph (121 km/h) On-road Flyer 72 — 95 mph (153 km/h) M1288 GMV 1.1 — 73.3 mph (118 km/h) |
The Flyer Advanced Light Strike Vehicle platform has been developed by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), in partnership with Flyer Defense LLC, for the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Ground Mobility Vehicle Program. The Flyer Advanced Light Strike Vehicle platform configurations are the Flyer 72 and the narrower Flyer 60.