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Appendix A: Statement of Task
Pages 45-45

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... It will examine possibilities for weight reduction in the vehicle structure, power train and running gear, and armor and armaments, while meeting system level performance and life cycle sustainment requirements it will also investigate the feasibility of weight reduction goals in the 50-60 percent range by the 2030-2040 timeframe principally by engineering methods using materials substitution. The workshop is divided into three main topics: • Armor issues, • Structure and automotive issues, and • System effects and testing.
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