Although it has been co-opted by civilian drivers, the Humvee
remains an important vehicle to the U.S. military and other
armed forces around the world. Multiple Versions and Roles
Humvee is a nickname derived from the acronym for the vehicle’s
full name – The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle
(HMMWV). The Humvee is a four wheel drive vehicle that is used
to transport soldiers over difficult terrain. The Humvee has
largely supplanted the transportation role that had been
traditionally filled by jeeps and trucks. In service with the
U.S. military since 1985, the Humvee comes in unarmored and
armored versions. Today, there are about 20 different versions
of Humvees being used by the U.S. military. The vehicles range
in price from $65,000 to $150,000. Humvees are used as
ambulances, troop carriers, missile carriers, and as air support
vehicles. The Humvee contains rugged suspension, disk brakes on
all four wheels, and extremely strong axles. The vehicles can
serve a combat role and be outfitted with hea