OSHKOSH, Wis. — May 10, 2010 — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), announced today it will be exhibiting its well-protected, highly mobile MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) and multirole SandCat vehicle at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX), which is taking place May 10-13 in Amman, Jordan. The company will be exhibiting at booth #C186.
The lighter-weight M-ATV delivers protection capabilities equal to or greater than Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicles, and can accept add-on armor packages for additional protection from a multitude of threats. The vehicle uses the Oshkosh TAK-4® independent suspension system to achieve a 70 percent off-road profile to overcome severe and uneven terrain. The SandCat features a modular armor system that can be customized to meet the space, payload and protection needs of various missions.
“The M-ATV and SandCat are platforms that deliver world-class capabilities for special operations forces around the world,” said Ron Ziebell, Oshkosh Defense vice president and general manager, International Programs. “The M-ATV offers exceptional survivability and mobility for missions in extreme conditions. The SandCat is a lightweight and highly maneuverable vehicle for operations in urban and remote settings.”
To date, Oshkosh has received orders to deliver 8,079 M-ATVs for operations on Afghanistan’s rugged cross-country terrain and unimproved roads. The M-ATV has a 4,000-pound payload capacity, 16 inches of independent wheel travel, and carries four passengers and a gunner. The vehicle uses a 370-horsepower engine, an Allison 3500 SP transmission and a two-channel central tire-inflation system with four terrain settings. Oshkosh recently expanded the M-ATV into a family of vehicles with the addition of tactical ambulance and utility vehicles.
The SandCat is available in three variants, including utility, transport and Special Operations Vehicle (SOV). The utility and transport variants carry four to eight passengers respectively. The SOV variant was developed specifically for special forces and rapid-response units that need an open, well-protected and highly mobile vehicle to operate in remote locations. All three variants are based on the same lightweight, highly maneuverable platform that uses a 325-horsepower engine and has a maximum speed of nearly 75 miles per hour. Protection features include a V-shaped belly plate, impact-absorbing seats and a composite “B Kit” armor package that can be installed in addition to the factory-installed “A Kit” armor system.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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