THE FLYER 72

THE ULTIMATE LIGHTWEIGHT GROUND MOBILITY VEHICLE
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The Flyer® 72 vehicle is a non-developmental item, purpose-built, lightweight platform designed to meet complex mission sets. The Flyer® 72 was selected by the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) as the vehicle of choice for their fleet of Ground Mobility Vehicles 1.1 (GMV 1.1).

At 72” wide the Flyer® 72 is capable of internal transport in the CH-47 and C-130 aircraft. It is a mature, highly mobile platform, with a payload capacity over 5,000 pounds and can be configured to multiple crew sizes (up to nine personnel). The Flyer 72 can be “guns up” in under a minute after exiting the aircraft, and can carry variety of armaments. Its adaptable communications suite provides increased operating range and provides the operator real-time access to critical information.

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REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE:

When going off-road and staying off-road in rugged and extreme terrain across hybrid mission profiles is your goal, the Flyer 72 is the vehicle you need. Built for toughness, unsurpassed mobility and maneuverability, speed and capability, the Flyer 72 is a purpose-built military grade vehicle whose all-terrain capabilities have been tested, proven, and operationally deployed. With its unmatched payload capacity and configuration versatility, the Flyer 72 provides greater levels of real-world to both special and conventional forces.

CONFIGURATION VERSATILITY

The Flyer 72’s modular approach provides the warfighter with a rapid mission reconfiguration capability. The Flyer 72 can quickly be configured and reconfigured to perform multiple missions such as light strike assault, rescue and evacuation, command and control, and reconnaissance. New for 2018 is the Flyer 72 Tactical Utility Vehicle (TUV) which provides further platform versatility with modular kits, including Open Cargo Bed, Mortar Weapon and Munitions Carrier, 12-Crew Assault Kit, Tactical CASEVAC/Ambulance Kit, +1 Gunner Main Weapons Stations Kit, Shelter Carrier Kit, and K-9 Carrier Kit.

UNMATCHED PAYLOAD CAPABILITY

With a flexible payload capability ranging from 4500 to 7000 pounds, the Flyer 72 is the leader in payload capacity. The advanced lightweight chassis and suspension allows the Flyer 72 to negotiate severe terrain at high speeds, maintain stability and performance while carrying a maximum payload. Interchangeable

WEAPON OPTIONS

The Flyer 72’s modular approach provides the warfighter with a rapid mission reconfiguration capability. The Flyer 72 can quickly be configured and reconfigured to perform multiple missions such as light strike assault, rescue and evacuation, command and control, and reconnaissance. New for 2018 is the Flyer 72 Tactical Utility Vehicle (TUV) which provides further platform versatility with modular kits, including Open Cargo Bed, Mortar Weapon and Munitions Carrier, 12-Crew Assault Kit, Tactical CASEVAC/Ambulance Kit, +1 Gunner Main Weapons Stations Kit, Shelter Carrier Kit, and K-9 Carrier Kit.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Length: 182 inches (193 inches with pushbar and winch)
  • Width: 72 inches (85 inches with side cargo boxes)
  • Height: 72 inches (adjustable)
  • Curb Weight: 7,300 lbs.
  • Payload: 5,700 lbs.
  • Top Speed: 95 MPH
  • Cruising Range: 500 miles (flat ground at 40 MPH), 300 miles at Mission Profile
  • Maximum Grade: 60%
  • Dynamic Side Slope: 40%
  • Fording: 30 inches no prep
  • Seating: Up to 7 (3 front, 2 rear, 1 rear-facing w/optional secondary seat kit, 1 gunner seat)
  • Variants: GMV 1.1 (3 variants); Light Reconnaissance Vehicle; 9-Man GMV; GMV-Utility; Custom Configurations