Lightweight materials to cut overall costs in military trucks.(Advances in Military Materials)

Lightweight materials are being considered by the military because the U.S. Army has about 250,000 trucks and 110,000 trailers in service at any given time. Although lightweight materials may raise the initial price of military vehicles, they have the potential to cut overall costs because of reduced fuel consumption, less maintenance, and lower costs for operations and support. The strategy for transforming the Army truck fleet from the current Legacy Force to the future Objective Force is based on development of superior, highly maneuverable, and mobile combat platforms. These ...