US Hands Over 40 HMMWVs to Georgia

US DoD transfers 40 HMMWVs to Georgia. (Photo: Georgian Ministry of Defence)

June 8, 2011 defpro.com

The US Department of Defence transferred 40 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) to Georgia. The transmission ceremony was held at the base of “Krtsanisi National Training Centre”.

The first Deputy Defence Minister of Georgia Nodar Kharshiladze and the United States Chargé d'Affaires Kent Logsdon attended the ceremony.

The M1151 (30 vehicles) and M1151A1 (10 vehicles) armored vehicles will be used during the preparation trainings for peacekeeping missions. The vehicles will be operated by the battalion, which is going to deploy to NATO-led ISAF operations in Afghanistan.

After the end of the trainings Hummers will become the state property of Georgia.

Technical features of the M1151

• Engine: GEP V8, 6.5L turbocharged diesel

• Horsepower: 142 KW

• Fuel Capacity: 25 gal (95 L)

• Transmission: 4-speed automatic

• Gross Vehicle Weight: 11,500 pounds (5,216 kg)

• Curb Weight: 7,500 pounds (3,402 kg)

• Speed (Maximum): 70 mph (113 kph)

Technical features of the M1151A1

• Engine: GEP V8, 6.5L turbocharged diesel

• Horsepower: 190 (142 KW)

• Fuel Capacity: 25 gal. (95 L)

• Transmission: 4-speed automatic

• Gross Vehicle Weight: 11,500 pounds (5,216 kg)

• Curb Weight: 8,150 pounds (3,697 kg)

• Speed (Maximum): 70 mph (113 kph)