
BAE Systems yesterday said it successfully completed 2,000 miles of testing of its Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) system on a fully integrated “Hotbuck” mobility platform, a significant milestone for the Army’s GCV program. GCV Hotbuck Testing Photo: BAE Systems The Hotbuck is a stationary, state-of-the-art test stand that simulates real-life environments and terrain and puts actual miles on the HED system. Under BAE's own rigorous timeline, the testing was completed four months ahead of schedule. “This…