Why flyer vehicles

Flyer Defense was born from the direct operational experience of veterans of special operations, who saw a capabilities gap in the lightweight wheeled tactical vehicle market. Our ability to understand the often unique and highly demanding requirements of elite special operators throughout the world allows us to continuously evolve our product to provide the best-in-class performance and mission configurability.

The Flyer 60 and Flyer 72 are easily configurable to a variety of mission sets, are air transportable, rugged and will perform under the most demanding conditions.

Flyer Defense has a proven history of developing specialized, highly mobile, wheeled tactical military vehicles which are easily transportable and can perform and prosecute a variety of mission sets.

In , U. We are currently in the process of fulfilling an initial order of nearly 1, vehicles specifically for SOCOM use, with an additional vehicles now on order for five Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. Flyer vehicles are also being delivered internationally to several customers. Flyer Defense has partnered with General Dynamics and Tactical Systems to meet demand for the Flyer Family of lightweight tactical vehicles.

The Flyer-GD partnership specifically serves the needs of the U. It can be airlifted both internally or externally by a CH Chinook , larger military helicopters, or V Osprey tiltrotor transport. The Flyer can be carried externally even by a UH Blackhawk helicopter. This special forces vehicle can be airlifted by a C Hercules tactical transport aircraft. After exiting the aircraft it is ready for battle in less than one minute. Number "72" in the designation denotes vehicle width in inches 1.

It can be configured to transport up to 9 soldiers. Driver is seated in the middle. For medical evacuation role the Flyer can carry up to 5 litters.

This vehicle was adopted as the M Flyer is a narrower version. Number "60" in the designation denotes vehicle width in inches 1. It uses the same engine, suspension, transmission and electrical systems as the baseline Flyer This vehicle accommodates driver and 3 passengers.

Add-on armor package was developed for this vehicle. It provides some degree of protection against direct fire, artillery shell splinters, landmines and improvised explosive devices. M is a Flyer adopted by the US Army to support 5 airborne brigade combat teams. Production contract was awarded in Can't find what you're looking for?

Please Read Top 10 Military Trucks Top 10 Light Utility Vehicles Home Aircraft Helicopters Tanks Armored Vehicles Artillery Trucks Engineering Vehicles Missiles Naval Forces Firearms Contact Us The Flyer special forces vehicle packs a formidable punch. Country of origin. United States. Entered service. Cab seating. Dimensions and weight. Weight curb. Payload capacity. Length with push bar and winch. Engine power. Maximum road speed.

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