Oshkosh Defense Bags New FHTV Delivery Order
Oshkosh's Defense unit has received a $5m delivery order from the US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC), to produce more than 15 next-generation Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT). The order was issued under the Army's Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) III contract.
The variants included in the order are M985A4 guided missile transporters (GMT), as well as M977A4 electrical power plant (EPP) and large repair parts transporter (LRPT) cargo trucks. Production is expected to begin in July 2010 and to be completed in September 2010.
The GMT variant is designed to deliver and load four guided missiles to the launcher using an integrated crane. The EPP cargo truck includes a chassis-mounted electrical power plant and the LRPT cargo truck is used to store or transport heavy repair parts.
Oshkosh said that it's HEMTT's 13-ton payload and off-road capabilities make this vehicle the backbone of the US Army's logistics fleet. HEMTT A4 improvements include: a more powerful drivetrain; improved suspension; a fully air-conditioned and armor-ready cab; and other structural changes to make in-the-field installation of add-on armor quicker and easier. The HEMTT A4 is built with maximum common parts across its variants.
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