08 May 2023
Flyer Defense launches new heavy-duty config at SOF Week
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Flyer Defense (Los Angeles, California), a company that designs tactical ground mobility vehicles, is unveiling its latest configuration of the Flyer 72-Heavy Duty (Flyer 72-HD) at the SOF Week exhibition
"The Flyer family comprises lightweight, all-terrain, wheeled tactical ground platforms with a payload of more than 5,000 pounds and a 1:1 payload-to-weight ratio. These are modular platforms transportable both internally and externally with rotary and tilt wing aircraft. They are designed to allow rapid vehicle customization for immediate operation-relevant configuration."