[Citadel84_1]

I was very involved in the testing of this vehicle as a consulting engineer to General Dynamics OTS. This vehicle was NOT the primary reason for this award. The marines were not just buying this vehicle they were buying a weapon system. The Growler vehicle was designed to be a prime mover for a 120mm mortar system. Unfortunately for the other company the mortar that they offered was not and is not nearly as good as the GDOTS system.

[mouske]

As reported on the news program, the mortar is made in France, and I believe the engine was also imported I don't remember exact origin, but it may have been Belgium(?) or Brazil(?).