Inventors:
Matthew Guy Riddle - San Jose CA
William C. Grusonik - San Jose CA
Claude Philip Braafladt - Santa Clara CA
Harlan Burnham - San Jose CA
Robert Owens Crosswhite - Fremont CA
Scott Alan Greenlee - San Jose CA
Nicholas Francis Hayes - San Francisco CA
Steven Eric Nelson - San Jose CA
Richard Jerome Rush - San Jose CA
Assignee:
United Defense, L.P. - Arlington VA
International Classification:
B21K 2116
Abstract:
This invention pertains to a method of reconfiguring a family of the armored, tracked vehicle of the troop carrying type to enhance producibility and protection from mine blast fragments. By using the configuration and modification disclosed herein, mine blast protection, vertical obstacle crossing capability and cross country mobility are enhanced.