For Release: Nov. 3, 2003, 12:01
a.m
COMPARING HUMVEE VS. H1 (HUMOR INCLUDED)
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ITEM
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HUMVEE |
NOTES |
H1 |
NOTES |
|
T6 Aluminum Body w/2800 Rivets |
Yes |
Aircraft aluminum |
Yes |
Same panels, different holes |
|
16" Ground Clearance* |
Yes |
Fully loaded |
Yes |
Same |
|
24v Electrical System* |
Yes |
(NATO Compatible) |
No |
12v conventional system |
|
Drive Line Component Venting |
Yes |
Standard on all |
Yes |
Same system |
|
Dorrltech Coated Nuts and Bolts* |
Yes |
USMC requirement |
Yes |
1,000 hrs. salt spray resistant |
|
Driver Compartment Waterproof |
No |
Soldiers drip dry |
Yes |
Monsoon radio doesn't like submersion |
|
4-Speed Automatic Transmission* |
Yes |
|
Yes |
Same 4L80-E transmission |
|
4-Wheel Disc Brakes--Hydroboost |
Yes |
|
Yes |
Same system |
|
Ballistic Protection* |
Yes |
Select models/limited protection |
No |
No protection. Avoid gunfire |
|
Capable of:
30" Water Fording*
60" Deep Water Fording*
Climbing 22" Step*
40% Side Slope and 60% Grade |
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes |
Standard
USMC main users
|
Yes
No
Yes
Yes |
Meets military performance spec.
Water above driver's head
Meets military performance spec.
Meets military performance spec. |
|
Box Steel Frame w/5 X-members |
Yes |
|
Yes |
Same frame rails and x-members |
|
Composite Hood |
Yes |
|
Yes |
Same hood, shiny paint |
|
ABS Brakes |
No |
Under development |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
|
Automatic Traction System (TT4) |
No |
Comes standard w/shovel and pick |
Yes |
Developed specifically for HUMMER H1 |
|
ELocker |
No |
Soldiers get out and push |
Yes |
Optional |
|
37" Tires (Goodyear) |
Yes |
MT radials |
Yes |
MT/R or GSA radials |
|
Steel Doors with Side-Impact Rails and Safety Latches |
No |
Most models have no doors |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
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Creature Comforts: |
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|
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Dome Light |
No |
Most models have no roof |
Yes |
|
|
Power Steering |
Yes |
Standard on all |
Yes |
Same system |
|
Turret w/Machine Gun Mount |
Optional |
Armament-carrier models only |
No |
Rain would drip down back of neck |
|
Heated Windshield (Electric) |
No |
Not available |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
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Power Windows |
No |
Most models have no window |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
|
Lighted Visor |
No |
Would be handy for applying camouflage makeup |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
|
Monsoon Audio System |
No |
Tactical radios standard |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
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Power Locks |
No |
Most models have no doors |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
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M16 Rifle Mount |
Optional |
Armament-carrier models |
No |
|
|
Door Chimes |
No |
Most models have no doors |
Yes |
|
|
Keys |
No |
Switch only--no keys to lose |
Yes |
H1 embossed on key head |
|
Armrests |
No |
Not available |
Yes |
Adjustable, no less |
|
Self-Canceling Turn Signals |
No |
Canceling signals is good training |
Yes |
|
|
CD Player |
No |
Not available |
Yes |
|
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Padded Dash |
No |
Not available |
Yes |
|
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Glove Box |
No |
Not available |
Yes |
|
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Cupholders |
No |
Not available |
Yes |
|
|
Power Outside Mirrors |
No |
Not available |
Yes |
We even heat them |
|
Air Conditioning |
Yes* |
Ambulance and armored only |
Yes |
|
|
Locking Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Built-in cable-loops around steering wheel with padlock |
Yes |
Locks with key |
|
Sound and Heat Insulation |
No |
Just enough heat insulation to keep pants from catching fireoverheating |
Yes |
|
|
4-Wheel Independent Suspension |
Optional |
|
Yes |
Same shocks, springs and control arms |
|
CTIS |
No |
Optional on certain models |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
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Black Out Lighting Mode* |
Yes |
Used for covert night operations |
No |
Not legal for commercial vehicles |
|
Clearance Marker Lights |
No |
Being visible = bad |
Yes |
Being visible = good |
|
Turbo Diesel |
Optional |
On heavy variant only |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
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Runflats |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
|
Aluminum Wheels |
No |
"Too pretty" |
Yes |
Standard equipment |
|
Winch |
Yes |
Optional 9,000-lb. winch |
No |
Optional 12,000-lb. winch |
|
CARC Paint (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) in Camouflage |
Yes |
Meets NBC requirements (nuclear, biological, chemical |
No |
Seems a little much for around town.
Remember: Being visible = good |