| ULTRA AP | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GTRI |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept automobile |
| Body style | Armored truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 343 cu in (5.6 L) V8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108 inches (2,743 mm) |
| Length | 175 inches (4,445 mm) |
| Width | 65.5 inches (1,664 mm) |
| Curb weight | 8,900 lb (4,000 kg) |
The ULTRA AP (Armored Patrol) is a concept combat vehicle that was unveiled in September 2005 by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, the applied research arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology, under contract from the Office of Naval Research.[1][2][3] The Ultra AP was followed in 2009 by the ULTRA II, which was more focused on further developing the crew compartment.[4]
The Ultra AP was reviewed in Rolling Stone magazine, Fortune Magazine, USA Today, and Car and Driver magazine other publications. Currently, the U.S. military and the Department of Defense was in the process of replacing the HMMWV or Humvee, because they were being fielded in situations they were not designed for, such as taking on small arms fire, rocket propelled grenades, and improvised explosive devices.[5] The Ultra AP is a concept vehicle, and was not part of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program to replace the Humvee.
- ^ Hanlon, Mike (2006-03-08). "ULTRA AP (Armored Patrol) Military Combat Vehicle Concept". gizmag. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ Carey, Bjorn (2005-09-13). "NASCAR engineers help design combat vehicle". NBC News. Archived from the original on December 5, 2013. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ Crane, David (2006-06-07). "Ultra AP and Ultra 3T Concept/Experimental Armored Vehicles for U.S. Infantry". Defense Review.com. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ "Blast Protection: Crew-Focused Design and Sacrificial "Blast Wedge" Could Improve Survivability in Future Light Armored Patrol Vehicles" (Press release). Georgia Tech Research Institute. Archived from the original on 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ "Better, Stronger, Faster: New Military Vehicle Will Improve Safety and Efficiency for Marine Corps". Georgia Institute of Technology. Winter 2005. Archived from the original on 2013-12-25. Retrieved 2010-03-03.