"These protection kits are part of our ongoing work
with the military to deliver exceptional M-ATV survivability
against evolving threats on the modern battlefield,"
said Charlie Szews, Oshkosh Corporation president and
chief executive officer. "The rapid production and
delivery of these kits is the result of a close collaboration
with our customer and our shared commitment to the Warfighters.
Oshkosh is dedicated to supporting those who serve with
world-class protection and mobility solutions."
The M-ATV is produced with factory-installed armor and
also can accept add-on armor and protection kits. The
vehicle's modular design allows bolt-on armor to be installed
or repaired in the field. Using the Oshkosh TAK-4 independent
suspension system, the M-ATV can incorporate add-on protection
kits while maintaining its full payload capacity of 4,000
pounds and a 70 percent off-road profile capability.
Oshkosh produces the M-ATV base, as well as tactical
ambulance and Special Forces Vehicle (SFV) variants, for
the U.S. military. The company has received awards to
date for nearly 8,400 M-ATVs, as well as spare parts kits,
upgrade kits and aftermarket support. Deliveries under
this order are scheduled to be completed in summer 2011.
The order has a ceiling price of $80 million.