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[Apexbasher]

Here ya go.

homedad previously said:

With a conversation about the military using skinny wheels.....and the battle that persued....I would like to throw in a twist....
Now they(military) use the humvee....37" tires 10.5 wide....and NO solid axles!!!

so why do they use four wheel independent suspension if we all want the solid axle????

BellyDoc previously said:

You've seen that system... heck... you OWNED it. Their 4 wheel independent suspension system is from ANOTHER PLANET. It's totally unlike anything that you see on other street vehicles. The independent drive axles dive into the wheel assembly at a 45 degree angle. You could drive a military hummer OVER a guy sipping margaritas in a lawn chair, complete with side table, and not muss his hair.

The military is not looking to rock crawl. They want a weapons grade vehicle which can get people over navigable terrain quickly and without fail, even if riddled with holes.

The hummer specializes in ground clearance. When it needs to articulate, it does a decent job. When it needs more, it flies wheels and keeps going because it's so freakin' wide and long compared to it's height, it's stable.

A Hummer would get wedged in Box Canyon, a trail passable in a Subaru Brat.

A Hummer would probably not be able to navigate the switchbacks climbing out of Martinez Canyon without having to do a 96 point turn each time.

The military doesn't use Hummers for every troop movement... remember, they're just like we are, they're ALWAYS going to use the largest powertool available for the job, whatever the job.

The military moves people into rock crawl territory using HELICOPTERS!

Apexbasher previously said:

Or, more often than not, on foot. Now THAT'S rock crawlin'!

Well put BellyDoc. The H1 has little actual articulation, but relies more on it's outrageous ground clearance, horsepower, and independent suspension for fast movement, stability, and maneuverability over passable terrain. This is something it is exceedingly good at.