M1167 TOW Carrier – WalkAround

Vehicle Overview

The M1167 is a highly mobile, armored variant of the **High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee)**. It is specifically categorized as an **Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) TOW/Armament Carrier**, reflecting its up-armored nature and enhanced payload capacity over earlier Humvee models.

Its primary role is to serve as a mobile platform for delivering heavy, precision anti-armor fire, making it a critical asset for engaging enemy armored vehicles and fortified positions at long ranges.

Key Features and Capabilities

• Main Armament: Equipped with the **TOW (Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided)** anti-tank missile system, which is typically integrated with an Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) for superior range and accuracy.
• Missile Stowage: Designed to carry a minimum of six TOW missiles in its cargo area, ensuring sustained anti-tank capability in the field.
• Secondary Armament: Features a ring mount that can accept and fire various other weapon systems with a 360-degree arc of fire, such as a .50 caliber heavy machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher.
• Protection: Provides superior ballistic protection for the crew and essential components through standard and optional add-on armor kits (such as “A” and “B” kits), offering comprehensive defense against small arms fire and mine blast threats.
• Mobility: Features a V8 Turbocharged Diesel engine and independent four-wheel drive, offering high performance and mobility across challenging cross-country terrain and in all weather conditions.
• Transportability: Fully air transportable and air-droppable, and capable of being sling-loaded by a helicopter, allowing for rapid deployment into various theaters of operation.