![]() ![]() The vehicles were modeled on dune buggies and sandrails used by off-road enthusiasts in in the Western US. The DPV in our collection was built by Chenowth Racing Products, Inc. DPVs typically operate in pairs for mutual support during combat search and rescue missions and other operations behind enemy lines. They are effective for operating in desert environments and rough terrain that is typical to Afghanistan and Iraq. Three passenger Desert Patrol Vehicles (DPV)–also called Fast Attack Vehicles–like this one were used by Navy SEALs in OPERATIONs Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. This LATV saw action in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Small but mighty, the vehicle can perform its duty in the roughest terrains. The Light Tactical All Terrain Vehicle (LATV) Kawasaki Teryx 759 F1 4×4 met all those requirements plus. The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) needed a fast, dependable, lightweight and agile vehicle to assist the Teams in their missions. Light Tactical All Terrain Vehicle (LATV) Up-armored Humvees like this one have become the standard in Afghanistan and Iraq post 9/11. 50 caliber machine gun, TOWs (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided missiles), MK-19 Automatic Grenade Launchers. They are noted for their versatility and are used as troop carriers, command vehicles, ambulances, for psychological operations and as a weapons platform. Like the venerable Jeep, Humvees are four-wheel drive and an automatic transmission and are considered among the most capable all-terrain vehicles in the world. Humvees were developed to replace Jeeps, a vehicle in use since World War II. The extra thick safety glass adds ballistic protection. This vehicle has been heavily reinforced with steel plates and composite armor designed to protect occupants from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The HUMVEE in our collection is a prototype of the ones used by SEALs today. 1987 Model 998 HMMWV High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle HUMVEE The collection outside the Museum includes two vehicles that have become iconic since OPERATION Desert Storm and hostilities since 9/11. ![]()
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