2. Makes FED up to 10% lighter than a comparably sized steel vehicle
Reduces fuel consumption by 6-7% by enabling lighter engine, driveline and chassis
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3. Maintain joint strength when absorbing sudden impacts
Deliver strong joints without compromising the integrity of the materials, which can occur with conventional welding techniques
Maintain joint strength when absorbing sudden impacts
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4. Deliver strength equivalent to steel at dramatically lower weight with forged aluminum
Eliminate welding, require minimal machining, easily bolt into place and reduce parts count significantly with one-piece forgings
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5. Enhances integral and appliqué (add- on) armor protection
Provides excellent ballistic and blast protection
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6. Eliminates redundant frame rails
Reduces vehicle weight while still maintaining strength
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7. Reduce weight significantly compared to conventional steel wheels
Enhance grip when tracking over rough terrain, which improves handling during hard acceleration and braking
Reduce tire rolling resistance by up to 3% compared to comparably sized steel wheels, which results in 1% fuel savings, quicker acceleration and improved braking performance
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8. Resists blasts without failure or cracking
Reduces curb weight by replacing blast shield with thinner brush shield in non- combat environments
Resists blasts without failure or cracking
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9. Gives additional strength because rocker panels are load bearing
Enhances protection for soldiers in the cab
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10. Reduces weld-induced distortion
Enables joining of thick aluminum plates in multiple alloys for blast shield
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