US Army's latest light vehicle (might as well be a Jeep)

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http://polaris.hs.llnwd.net/o40/mil/...heets/mrzr.pdf

I caught a newsfeed story about the US Army changing the name of its ultralight Ground Mobility Vehicle which was a name used by SOFCOM for a heavy HMMWV fighting vehicle.

It seems the Army wants something to move paratroopers et al from a landing zone more quickly to the objective than by the Mk II Leather Personnel Carrier, Black, Lace-Up. The links mentioned Polaris has a four-seat side-by-side utility vehicle already in limited service. I checked the link and wonder of wonders, the MRZR is just about the same size and performance as a WWII Jeep. This is more powerful, but it is interesting how the needs of the soldier have perpetuated and manifested almost the same way twice.