The Slovenian army has received new American armored vehicles. Yesterday, June 16, portal defenseworld.net he reported that the first JLTV SUVs were transferred to the armed forces and are ready for operation.
"The modernization of the Slovenian army has finally begun. With the new Oshkosh 4×4 light armored personnel carriers, our soldiers will be able to perform better and safer combat missions at home and abroad," said Slovenian Defense Minister Matej Tonin.
Transfer of JLTV armored vehicles to the Slovenian Army
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Slovenia ordered the delivery of 38 armored vehicles in 2018. The SUVs entered service under the designation LKOV 4×4 and are equipped with remote-controlled combat modules Protector M153 Kongsberg with a large-caliber machine gun and the ability to install Spike LR missiles.
JLTV, aka Oshkosh L-ATV, is an armored car weighing 6.4 tons with adaptive suspension (maximum ground clearance-51 cm). The machine is suitable for landing on parachute systems and transportation by air (including on the external suspensions of helicopters) and is available in two - and four-seat versions. The vehicle has a basic armor that protects the crew from the fire of small arms of medium caliber, as well as from the detonation of mines and land mines. If necessary, you can install additional mounted armor on the car.
The base engine of the JLTV is a 6.6 l diesel engine with a capacity of 300 hp. As an option, the cars can be equipped with diesel-electric hybrid units that can power outdoor electrical equipment. The vehicle can be armed with various weapons, including anti-tank missiles.
