General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Delivers First Vehicles for U.S. Army's Ground Mobility Vehicle Program
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has successfully completed delivery of the first Army-Ground Mobility Vehicles (A-GMV 1.1) to the US Army. This marks the First Unit Equipped (FUE) with the new A-GMV 1.1 capability, which was delivered within four months of contract award and consisted of vehicles, spares and training.
The Army Ground Mobility Vehicle fulfills a need in the airborne and air assault operations undertaken by Airborne Infantry Combat Teams. The A-GMV 1.1 is configured to carry an airborne infantry squad of nine paratroopers, and their associated equipment (a payload capacity of over 5,000 pounds.) The vehicle's open design allows for multiple mission roles and can be modified to accept possible kit configurations such as remote and manned turrets, armor and arctic kits if the Army develops a requirement for them in the future. The A-GMV 1.1 can be transported by Army inventory helicopters.
"The A-GMV 1.1 provides the Army with a vehicle of superior off road mobility. We're proud to support the Army in accelerating this capability to the field," said Steve Elgin, vice president and general manager of armament and platform systems for General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that Gulfstream G280 owners and operators will soon have access to the fastest, most reliable worldwide communications network available for midcabin business jets. Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, Viasat's high-speed, high-capacity service on the Ka-band frequency is expected to be available to all G280 operators as a completions and retrofit option.
"Our G280 customers will be able to quickly access connectivity, content and services on their personal devices virtually anywhere they fly," said Dan Nale, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream. "Viasat's Ka-band solution will deliver the Wi-Fi speed, coverage and reliability they've come to expect from Gulfstream." Viasat's Ka-band solution will be among the offerings included in Gulfstream's Connectivity Service program, which Gulfstream established as a customer's single source for equipment, service networks and technical support.
Initial connectivity speeds on G280 aircraft are expected to be up to 16 Mbps, with the potential to increase as Viasat expands its network capacity with additional satellite services. Viasat's Ka-band service can support multiple passengers and their devices through all phases of flight. Viasat's Ka-band service for the G280 includes: -- Video streaming, including conferencing, real-time TV and movies -- Faster internet browsing -- Faster email
NOTE TO EDITORS Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280TM, the Gulfstream G550TM, the Gulfstream G500TM, the Gulfstream G600TM, the Gulfstream G650TM and the Gulfstream G650ERTM. We invite you to visit our website for more information and photos at http://www.gulfstreamnews.com.
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