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Oshkosh Defense at IDEX 2011 |
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Sunday,
20 February 2011, 09:36 AM |
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Oshkosh
Defense M-ATV SFV Special Forces Vehicle to Make Middle
East Debut at IDEX 2011. |
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Oshkosh
Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will
have its MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle M-ATV Special Forces Vehicle
(SFV) on display in the Middle East for the first time at
IDEX 2011. The M-ATV SFV will be showcased at Oshkosh's
booth (#04-A30) in the USA Pavilion. Oshkosh also will have
its Global Heavy Equipment Transporter HET, Medium Tactical
Truck MTT 6x6 and SandCat on display outside at the show
(#CP-219).
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Oshkosh
Defense M-ATV SFV Special Forces Vehicle at IDEX 2011
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The
vehicles on display reflect Oshkosh's wide range of fleet
solutions, from light to heavy, for a variety of military
functions. The vehicles also utilize mobility and survivability
solutions that have been proven on the modern battlefield.
The
M-ATV is designed to protect its passengers in a variety
of missions that take place on unimproved roads and off-road
terrain, including troop patrol, convoy escort, medical
evacuation and others. The M-ATV is built with a factory-installed
armor system and also can accept add-on armor packages,
and uses the Oshkosh TAK-4<http://bit.ly/hFQJMf>(r)
independent suspension system to achieve a 70 percent
off-road profile capability. The SFV variant is designed
for special operations units. It delivers M-ATV protection
and mobility along with a modified cargo deck, which can
accept specialized equipment based on mission requirements,
and larger front windscreens.
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Oshkosh
Defense GLOBAL HET quickly and safely transports battle
tanks
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The
Global HET quickly and safely transports battle tanks, armored
and recovery vehicles, and construction equipment to mission
sites while reducing the wear and tear on both the equipment
and crew that can occur with long-distance transportation.
The vehicle uses a 700-horsepower engine, is designed to
accept add-on armor and can transport payloads weighing
up to 72 tons. Oshkosh has delivered the HET to countries
such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Oman. |
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Oshkosh
Defense MTT 6x6 is a mobile, medium-payload logistics truck
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The
MTT 6x6 is a mobile, medium-payload logistics truck capable
of hauling supplies and equipment weighing up to 2.5 metric
tonnes. The MTT, also available in a 4x4 configuration,
is built to travel 70 percent off-road to keep the supply
chain moving even in difficult cross-country terrain. Its
commonality with other Oshkosh vehicles, combined with Oshkosh's
global aftermarket support network, makes it a reliable
and easy-to-maintain vehicle. |
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Oshkosh
Defense SandCat is a protected, multi-use vehicle
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The
SandCat is a protected, multi-use vehicle designed for uses
such as military, security, disaster relief, border patrol,
peacekeeping and special forces. The SandCat can be tailored
to meet each customer's individual payload and protection
needs. The SandCat family of vehicles includes the base
vehicle, Special Operations Vehicle (SOV), Mine-Protected
Light Patrol Vehicle (M-LPV) and Tactical Protector Vehicle
(TPV). The variants are built around a light-class commercial
chassis, allowing it to be easily maintained anywhere in
the world, and are highly maneuverable. Mexico, Bulgaria,
Canada and Sweden have purchased SandCat variants. |
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