2. 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 X CLOSE

3. Deliver strong joints without compromising the integrity of the materials, which can occur with conventional welding techniques • Maintain joint strength when absorbing sudden impacts X CLOSE

4. 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 X CLOSE

5. Enhances integral and appliqué (add-on) armor protection • Provides excellent ballistic and blast protection X CLOSE

6. Eliminates redundant frame rails • Reduces vehicle weight while still maintaining strength X CLOSE

7. 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 X CLOSE

8. Reduces curb weight by replacing blast shield with thinner brush shield in non-combat environments • Resists blasts without failure or cracking X CLOSE

9. Gives additional strength because rocker panels are load bearing • Enhances protection for soldiers in the cab X CLOSE

10. Reduces weld-induced distortion • Enables joining of thick aluminum plates in multiple alloys for blast shield X CLOSE