The L-ATV
utility variant fulfills the JLTV requirement for a two-seat cargo vehicle,
while the L-ATV base variant meets the requirement for a 4-seat multipurpose
vehicle. Both Oshkosh L-ATV variants leverage a common crew protection
system, advanced automotive systems, and the patented Oshkosh TAK-4i™
intelligent independent suspension system to deliver unprecedented levels
of protection and off-road performance in a light vehicle.
The Oshkosh L-ATV
utility variant is designed to provide mobility for loads such as containers,
pallets and break bulk cargo in a wide range of operating environments
and threat levels. In addition to hauling cargo, the L-ATV utility variant
can be outfitted as a shelter carrier to carry standard shelters for
communications systems, on-board electronics and other functions. The
vehicle can transport two passengers and has a payload capacity of more
than 5,100 pounds. The vehicle’s performance was demonstrated
at the 2013 NATC Technology Rodeo, which took place Feb. 6 at the Nevada
Automotive Test Center (NATC) near Carson City, Nev.
“The landscapes and threats of tomorrow’s battlefields are
unpredictable, and state-of-the-art equipment will be absolutely necessary
to protecting lives and completing missions,” said John Bryant,
vice president and general manager of Joint and Marine Corps Programs
for Oshkosh Defense. “The Oshkosh L-ATV
utility variant is the most technologically advanced, most mature JLTV
solution for Warfighters to complete transport missions on those battlefields.”
Oshkosh engineered the L-ATV
with a high level of commonality to streamline fleet sustainment, yet
each variant is tailored to optimize performance for its unique role.
Oshkosh successfully completed its JLTV design understanding review
with the government and is on schedule to deliver 22 JLTV prototypes
this summer under the Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD)
contract. The company began production of its JLTV offering shortly
after receiving the contract and is using LEAN processes, a rigorous
quality-assurance system and an efficient supply chain to deliver high-quality
and affordable L-ATVs that meet or exceed JLTV requirements.
Oshkosh has extensive experience delivering a high level of operational
discipline and quality control across a platform with multiple variants.
The company has met its delivery schedules and set new standards of
quality for the U.S. Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
(FMTV), which consists of 17 variants and 23 configurations, while delivering
significant cost savings to the Department of Defense over the life
of the contract. Oshkosh also has delivered more than 8,700 MRAP
All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) on-time and on-budget. The
M-ATV is the only vehicle performing the JLTV’s mission profile
in-theater and has a field readiness rate of 95 percent.
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