Project Description Project SolutionThe solution produced was a rugged and versatile all

terrain vehicle. The vehicle exceeded specified criteria in a

number of areas including capabilities of carrying 800lbs, with

top speeds of 16.3mph, the ability to traverse nearly 10 mi

between charges, and a platform capable of numerous tie-

downs for any number of various applications. At a cost of

$11,800, this vehicle can be used in load carrying missions

for airmen, humanitarian aid applications, and various

munitions delivery missions.

Zack Ludwig

Project Manager

Adam Kirsch

Mechanical Engineer

Garrett Drechsler

Mechanical Engineer

Grant Feldhege

Mechanical Engineer

Drey Loge

Mechanical Engineer

Alex Zierden

Systems Integration Engineer

The Air Force Research Laboratory produced a university

challenge to develop a vehicle capable of carrying loads that

are physically and mentally taxing to airmen needing to be at

peak capability. The project was submitted to competition

where safety, performance, usability, creativity, and vehicle

size where all considered for solution criteria.

Specific criteria included: A carrying capacity of 350lbs,

travelling speeds between 3 and 15mph, and the ability to

traverse terrains at least 2 mi in length.

AFRL University Design Challenge 2017 National Champions

Electrical Engineering Team Fall Mechanical Team

Josh Duellman

Project Manager

Logan Lauder

Electrical Engineer

Colby Carlson

Electrical Engineer

Bret Wipperman

Electrical Engineer

Austin Walz

Project Manager

Josh Yernatich

Electrical Engineer

Josh Klemond

Electrical Engineer

David Niska

Electrical Engineer

William Sell

Project Manager

Ciera Rife

Design Engineer

Esten Langlie

Design Engineer

Dan Joyce

Design Engineer

Mark Franckowiak

Project Manager

Andrew Nelson

Electrical Engineer

Mitch McGuire

Electrical Engineer

Evan Collins

Electrical Engineer