PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM
PLS A2
The rugged Oshkosh® Defense Palletized Load System (PLS) M1075A2 excels in extreme conditions, efficiently distributing supplies and equipment in treacherous environments using demountable flat rack cargo beds or ISO containers. Featuring a hydraulic Load Handling System (LHS), it offers quick self-loading and unloading, increasing mission efficiencies and safety while minimizing personnel fatigue and risk.
INNOVATION. EXPERTISE. PERFORMANCE.
DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES THAT DRIVE THE FUTURE
Designed to excel in extreme conditions, the Oshkosh Defense PLS A2 streamlines supply and equipment distribution while enhancing mission efficiency and safety. It delivers a range of advanced technologies, including by-wire functionality to enable autonomous operation and active safety systems that increase protection and efficiency for Soldiers operating in complex environments.
These capabilities are critical enablers for multi-domain operations and ensure sustainment across dispersed battlefields and contested supply lines. The PLS A2 open architecture supports future technology insertions that directly align with the Army’s transformation priorities.
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UNPARALLELLED ADVANTAGES FOR MISSION SUCCESS
UNMATCHED MOBILITY CAPABILITIES
The PLS A2 is built to perform under the most challenging conditions, ensuring reliable supply and equipment distribution in treacherous environments. The PLS can carry payloads on demountable flat rack cargo beds or inside 8x8x20 foot ISO containers, providing flexible transport options for various mission requirements.
PLS A2 Mobility Features:
- TAK-4 independent suspension system
- Climb 60% grade with full payload or GVW
- Climb 30% grade with trailer at full payload capacity
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM
The PLS A2’s efficient load-handling system minimizes the need for personnel to manually handle heavy equipment, reducing the risk of injuries and enhancing overall safety.
PLS A2 Protection & Safety Features:
- LTAS B-kit ready
- Armor reattachments
- Integrated under cab protection
- Gunner Protection Kit (GPK) mount
- Machine gun mount
- Integrated safety suite includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Surround View technology
VEHICLE SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES
Oshkosh Defense’s reputation for producing durable and dependable military vehicles is reflected in the PLS A2’s ability to operate reliably in demanding environments. Operators can load or unload the truck in less than one minute and both the truck and trailer in less than five minutes, reducing downtime and increasing mission effectiveness.
PLS A2 Technology Features:
- Hydraulic LHS
- Self-load/unload 16.5 ton (14,969 kg) flatracks
- By-Wire Active Safety enables autonomous operation with the addition of an autonomy kit
UNPARALLELLED ADVANTAGES FOR MISSION SUCCESS
UNMATCHED MOBILITY CAPABILITIES
The PLS is built to perform under the most challenging conditions, ensuring reliable supply and equipment distribution in treacherous environments. The PLS can carry payloads on demountable flat rack cargo beds or inside 8x8x20 foot ISO containers, providing flexible transport options for various mission requirements.
PLS Mobility Features:
- TAK-4 independent suspension system
- Climb 60% grade with full payload or GVW
- Climb 30% grade with trailer at full payload capacity
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM
The PLS’s efficient load-handling system minimizes the need for personnel to manually handle heavy equipment, reducing the risk of injuries and enhancing overall safety.
PLS Protection Features:
- LTAS B-kit ready
- Armor Mreattachments
- Integrated under cab protection
- Gunner Protection Kit (GPK) mount
- Machine gun mount
VEHICLE SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES
Oshkosh Defense’s reputation for producing durable and dependable military vehicles is reflected in the PLS’s ability to operate reliably in demanding environments. Operators can load or unload the truck in less than one minute and both the truck and trailer in less than five minutes, reducing downtime and increasing mission effectiveness.
PLS Technology Features:
- Hydraulic LHS
- Self-load/unload 16.5 ton (14,969 kg) flatracks
PLS A2: THE EVOLUTION CONTINUES
PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM (PLS) TRAILER
Specifically designed for operation with Palletized Load System (PLS) vehicles, the Oshkosh® Defense PLS trailer (PLST) offers military personnel the versatility, reliability, and performance needed to support transportation missions, even those in the most hazardous environments.
A three-axle trailer with the ability to carry an 8×20-foot flat rack with a 16.5-ton payload, it can accommodate both fully- and partially-loaded flat racks and be loaded directly from the PLS truck using the Load Handling System (LHS) – increasing mission efficiency while decreasing personnel fatigue.
PLS Trailer Features:
- Two position drawbar & inter-vehicular connecting cables
- Self-adjusting slack adjusters
- Parking & emergency brakes on all axles
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