ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has reached a criticalmilestone and is moving to low rate initial production (LRIP) on the GroundMobility Vehicle 1.1 program after receiving notice that a Milestone C Decisionhas been reached by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Under the LRIPoption, General Dynamics will produce and deliver 72 vehicles to USSOCOM by 2016.Awardedto General Dynamics in August 2013, the GMV 1.1 vehicle is an extremely light,highly mobile and C/MH-47 internally transportable platform that meets USSOCOM high-prioritymission requirements.

 

The GMV 1.1 vehicleis the company's Flyer 72 platform with USSOCOM specific modifications. Jointlydeveloped by General Dynamics and Flyer Defense, the Flyer 72 has a top-speedof 100 mph, a cruising range of 350 miles and can carry up to nine operators withpayload while traversing remote and demanding terrain. With a payload-to-weightratio greater than 1:1, the Flyer 72 is unique in its ability to carry morethan it weighs. It can easily be reconfigured to meet a wide range of specificmission sets without modifying the vehicle's base design or using any specialtools.'Thisis a significant accomplishment for our GMV 1.1 team. We look forward tocontinuing this strong partnership with USSOCOM and we are fully committed toproviding this unique capability on schedule and within cost,' said Tim Neaves,director of lightweight vehicle programs for General Dynamics Ordnance andTactical Systems.Formore information about General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, abusiness unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), please visit www.gd-ots.com. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.generaldynamics.com.