M1151

The M1151 Enhanced Armament Carrier is an improved version of the standard Humvee (HMMWV) designed to replace the M1025A2 used by the United States Armed Forces as a response to United States Central Command requirements.

M1151 Enhanced Armament Carrier
Place of origin	United States
Service history
Used by	United States
Specifications
Mass	M1151: 7,500 lb (3,400 kg) M1151A1: 8,150 lb (3,700 kg) M1151A1 uparmored w/ B1 Kit: 10,300 lb (4,700 kg)[1]
Width	7 ft 7 in (2.31 m)[2]
Engine	General Engine Products (GEP) V8, 6.5L Turbocharged Diesel[1] 190 hp (140 kW)[1]
Payload capacity	M1151: 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) M1151A1: 3,950 lb (1,790 kg) M1151A1 w/ B1 Armor Package: 1,800 lb (820 kg)[1]
Transmission	General Transmission Products (GTP) 4-Speed Automatic[1]
Suspension	Independent 4×4[1]
Ground clearance	17.2 in (44 cm)[1]
Fuel capacity	25 US gal (95 L)[1]
Operational range	250 mi (220 nmi) [1] Fuel consumption: 4 (offroad) miles per gallon - 8 (road) miles per gallon
Maximum speed	70 mph (61 kn)[1]

The M1151 HMMWV has a heavier chassis and improved engine to handle add-on armor. It is built on an Expanded Capacity Vehicle chassis, which allows for more passengers or additional supplies (up to 2,300 lbs).

Its two- or four-seat variant is the M1152 Enhanced Troop/Cargo/Shelter Carrier, designed to replace the M1097A2 Heavy HMMWV and M1113 Expanded Capacity Vehicle.[3]

AM General of South Bend, Ind., was awarded a $59,963,442 contract for 814 M1152s and 31 M1151s and a $19,617,847 contract to buy and install armor kits for the M1151.