The Flyer 72 – HD
F72-HD · Heavy Duty

The Flyer 72

The ultimate lightweight ground mobility vehicle

Width72in
Payload5,700lbs
Top Speed95MPH
Seating7seats
Overview
The Flyer 72

The Flyer® 72 – Heavy Duty (F72-HD) ground mobility vehicle is a purpose-built, lightweight vehicle designed to meet complex mission sets. Selected by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as the vehicle of choice for their Ground Mobility 1.1 (GMV 1.1) Program of Record, at 72” wide, it is capable of internal transport in the CH-47, CH-53, and C-130 aircraft.

The F72-HD is a mature, highly mobile platform, with a payload capacity of 5,700 pounds, that can be configured to multiple crew sizes (up to nine). It can be guns up in less than one minute after exiting the aircraft, and is capable of carrying a variety of armaments. Its adaptable communications suite provides increased operating range and provides the operator real-time access to critical information.

Flyer 72 · Desert testingFour-vehicle formation

Real world performance:

When going off-road and staying off-road in rugged and extreme terrain across hybrid mission profiles, the Flyer 72 is the vehicle of choice. Built for toughness, mobility, maneuverability, and speed, the Flyer 72 is a purpose-built military grade vehicle with all-terrain capabilities that have been tested, proven, and operationally deployed. With its unmatched payload capacity and configuration versatility, the Flyer 72 provides greater levels of real-world performance 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. The Flyer 72 is designed to handle an array of light to heavy firepower. The main weapon turret allows for 360 degrees of firepower protection up to a 30mm cannon. Door mounted swing arms can be mounted to handle smaller caliber secondary crew-served weapons.

Unmatched payload capability

With a flexible payload capability ranging from 4,500 to 7,000 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.

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. The Flyer 72 is designed to handle an array of light to heavy firepower. The main weapon turret allows for 360 degrees of firepower protection up to a 30mm cannon. Door mounted swing arms can be mounted to handle smaller caliber secondary crew-served weapons.

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Specifications

The Flyer 72 · Heavy Duty

Length
194 inches (215 inches with spare tire, push bar and winch)
Width
72 inches (90 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 Climb 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)

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