Oshkosh To Deliver M-ATVs For US Army
Oshkosh has received $640m order from the US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to deliver 1,460 MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV).
The company has also received orders to provide replacement parts and spare-parts kits concurrent with M-ATV production, and to provide field service representative (FSR) support in Afghanistan.
Oshkosh said that the M-ATV is designed to operate on harsh mountainous terrain and unimproved roads while providing protection levels equal to or better than those of legacy MRAPs. It uses the Oshkosh-patented TAK-4 independent suspension system for cross-country mobility, including a 70% off-road profile capability and 16-inches of independent wheel travel.
Robert Bohn, chairman and chief executive officer of Oshkosh, said: “Our Armed Forces have Oshkosh’s full assurance that these highly mobile, life protecting vehicles will continue to be a top priority because we understand the urgency of the situation.
“From day one, Oshkosh Corporation and our employees have been committed to meet or exceed the M-ATV delivery requirements, while simultaneously producing our other quality advanced tactical wheeled vehicles and meeting all other contractual obligations.”
Oshkosh has received awards valued at more than $4.74bn for 8,079 M-ATVs, and spare parts kits and aftermarket in-theater support.
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