During the Vietnam War, US Military vehicles were averaging a 300 mile range (discounting cross country movements).
HUMVEE stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. It is also known as Humvee. A four-wheel drive military mobile. Primarily used by United States Military.
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It was invented by AM General Corp. for the military in the 1980s
'Humvee' is military slang.... it's a dumbed down form of HMMWV, which stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.
Humvee is the proper phonetic spelling. If you want the actual proper military word, then it's HMMWV for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle
It was a military grade Humvee.
The first military Humvee, officially known as the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), was developed in the early 1980s. It was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1984, with production beginning shortly thereafter. The Humvee was designed to replace the older M151 Jeep and has since become a versatile vehicle used in various military operations. Its rugged design and adaptability made it a staple for the U.S. military and allied forces.
The vehicle is the design of a company called Hummer, but as with other military equipment, the Humvee is probably produced by several contractors; all much the same. They are all made to military specifications, so any difference would be trivial.
A military Humvee typically has a fuel capacity of around 25 gallons (95 liters). This allows it to operate effectively over various terrains while maintaining a reasonable operational range. The vehicle is designed for versatility in various military applications, which includes the need for adequate fuel storage.
The combination of highway gas mileage and city (stop and start) mileage.
Military Hummers (known as Humvees - HMMWV) are made by AM General Corp. in South Bend, Indiana.
No; friction decreases gas mileage.