All-aluminum structure makes FED up to 10% lighter than comparably sized steel vehicle & reduces fuel consumption by 6-7% due to lighter frame, engine, driveline & chassis

Huck Bobtail® Fasteners

CR56 Aluminum Armor Panels (Integral and B-Kit)

Forged Aluminum WheelsHigh-Strength Aluminum Suspension Components & Mounting Structure

Developed in partnership with TARDEC andRicardo Inc., the FED vehicle significantlyimproves fuel efficiency while meeting performance, protection and payload requirements.

Interchangeable Aluminum Blast & Brush Shield in 2040 Aluminum Armor

Blast Shield Connected Directly to Rocker Panels

Friction Stir Welding of High-Strength Alloys

Aluminum Cab Integrated Directly with Front & Rear Chassis Modules, Eliminating Frame Rails

Welded Aluminum Spaceframe & Up-Armorable Cab

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Enhances integral and appliqué (add-on) armor protection

• Provides excellent ballistic and blast protection

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• Eliminates redundant frame rails

• Reduces vehicle weight while still maintaining strength

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• 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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• 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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• Gives additional strength because rocker panels are load bearing

• Enhances protection for soldiers in the cab

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• Reduces weld-induced distortion

• Enables joining of thick aluminum plates in multiple alloys for blast shield