M-ATV MRAP Oshkosh

Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain vehicle - United States

The M-ATV is an American-made wheeled combat vehicle in the category of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) designed by the company Oshkosh Defense to meet the U.S. Armed Services’ urgent need requirement for a well-protected vehicle that can thrive in operations in Afghanistan’s rugged and mountainous off-road terrain. The M-ATV (MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle) entered service with the US Army in 2009. Oshkosh Defense is committed to providing the best protection and mobility to U.S. soldiers – through the most threatening terrain, in the most treacherous of circumstances. They deserve a vehicle that is engineered specifically for their difficult missions – to move them in and get them out as safely as possible. They deserve the Oshkosh® M-ATV. The Oshkosh M-ATV is designed to meet the U.S. Armed Services’ urgent need requirement for a well-protected vehicle that can thrive in operations on Afghanistan’s rugged and mountainous off-road terrain. In addition to meeting these mobility demands, the Oshkosh M-ATV provides the superior crew protection that military forces need by incorporating an armor system from Plasan North America, which developed the armor system in use on more than 5,000 current MRAP vehicles and for the Armored Cab Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR) in Iraq and Afghanistan. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has begun deploying mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) all-terrain vehicles (M-ATVs) to Afghanistan in October 2009 and now expects to order more systems beyond its recent 5,244 requirements. These armored trucks are urgently needed to provide troops in Afghanistan with the same blast protection as heavier MRAPs but with increased mobility to handle the difficult terrain there. According to video and pictures released on Internet, the United States has delivered an undisclosed number of M-ATVs to Ukrainian armed forces. 

M-ATV MRAP variants:

- M1240A1: The standard M-ATV variant used for transport, reconnaissance, and other missions.
- M1277: is equipped with a Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) for added firepower and increased situational awareness.
- M1245: is designed for Special Operations forces and includes features such as enhanced suspension, improved mobility, and a higher power-to-weight ratio.
- M1249: is designed for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) missions and includes specialized equipment for detecting and neutralizing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
- M1267: is designed for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions and includes a litter system, medical equipment, and space for medical personnel.