10. M1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle (USA)
Manufacturers: General Land Dynamics Systems
Primary Users: U.S. Army
Program Cost: $5-$7 billion* Unit Cost: $1.228 million*
This Medical Evacuation Vehicle (MEV) is the main ambulance for the Stryker series of units. It is based on the same carrier variant that the infantry uses, and this means that the platforms’ commonality reduces logistics support and the maintenance footprint. The MEV is used to treat advanced trauma and serious injury cases, and it is part of a combat-forward formation.
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The M1133 was first introduced in 2002, and it is equipped with an advanced Smoke Grenade Laucher system. It has enough room to accommodate the two-person vehicle crew, an orderly, and four to six wounded soldiers. The MEV is outfitted with a DVH to protect against explosive devices.
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