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Oshkosh Defense to upgrade 1,212 Heavy Tactical Vehicles FHTV for U.S. Army 12403164.
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Defence & Security Industry News - Oshkosh Defense
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Oshkosh Defense to upgrade 1,212 Heavy Tactical Vehicles FHTV for U.S. Army. | |||
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, will recapitalize 1,212 Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) and produce 345 trailers following multiple orders from the U.S. Army valued at more than $430 million.
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Oshkosh Defense HEMTT M977A4 Cargo
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Oshkosh will upgrade the Army's fleet of Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) and Palletized Load Systems (PLS) to provide the same performance and life cycle cost advantages as new production vehicles. All work performed under the contract will be completed in Oshkosh, Wis., with deliveries occurring from 2016 to 2017. The Oshkosh HEMTT is the backbone of the Army's logistics fleet with a 13-ton payload and multiple variants for a wide range of operations. Oshkosh's latest configuration, the HEMTT A4, brings significant improvements in power, maintenance and safety to the battlefield, traversing even the most challenging environments easier and more efficiently. The Oshkosh PLS A1 supports the Army's distribution and resupply system by providing unparalleled performance for loading, unloading and delivering ammunition and other critical supplies needed in battle. The PLS carries a wide range of cargo and is specially designed to load and unload a variety of flatrack or ISO compatible containers on its own. The latest configurations of FHTV trucks also include air-conditioned and armor-ready cabs, electrical upgrades and anti-lock braking to help keep soldiers safe. |
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