M1097, Heavy Variant, 4×4 (HMMWV)
The M1097 was developed in 1991 to replace the initial design, the M998. This new design was the outcome of observed shortcomings of the M998 during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The new design had a higher payload and towed-load rating, a reinforced frame, heavier springs, tires and rims, as well as other improvements. It was powered by a 190-horsepower turbo-supercharged diesel engine, had four-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission.
The A1 series featured different front seats and a metal grille that replaced the seven-louver panel found on the hood of previous models. Other variations of the design were introduced in 1994. The changes included a 6.5 liter diesel engine, a four-speed automatic transmission and a park position on the transmission. It was supposed to receive a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS), but installation was not funded until later. The base vehicle is now known as the M1097A2 and served as the shelter carrier, prime mover, cargo carrier and personnel carrier variants.
This HMMWV was one of several rebuilt to Army specifications by AMG, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, in the mid-1990s. This HMMWV was tested at the BAE facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio, and used as a test platform for up-armor packages before coming to the Museum.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.
Location. 37° 9.919′ N, 76° 34.525′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Fort Eustis. Marker can be reached from Washington Boulevard, 0.2 miles south of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Washington Blvd, Fort Eustis VA 23604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M151A2 Truck, Utility ¼ Ton 4×4 (MUTT) (here, next to this marker); XM1109, Heavy Variant, Up-Armored, 4×4 (HMMWV) (here, next to this marker); M151A1, Truck, Utility, ¼ Ton (MUTT) (here, next to this marker); M221 Truck, Tractor, 2½ Ton, 6×6 (here, next to this marker); M38A1, Truck, Utility, ¼ Ton, 4×4 (a few steps from this marker); T-3, Rolling Liquid Transporter (RLT) (a few steps from this marker); DCO 205-H, Tractor, 5 Ton, 4×2 (a few steps from this marker); M816 Wrecker, Truck, 5 Ton, 6×6 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.
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