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LIGHT COMBAT TACTICAL ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE

L-ATV

The Oshkosh® Defense L-ATV provides the technology, protection, and mobility needed for today’s battlefield, all in a lightweight package. With field-proven technologies, an advanced crew protection system that provides MRAP-level protection, and light-duty levels of mobility, the L-ATV is the future of light combat vehicles.

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DESIGNING L-ATVS THAT MEET UTILITY AND COMBAT NEEDS

With more than 1,000 engineers on staff, Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production, and sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles and technology solutions, as seen in our Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle.

UNMATCHED MOBILITY CAPABILITIES

Equipped with the Oshkosh TAK-4i™ intelligent independent suspension system, this tactical wheeled vehicle (TWV) delivers the highest levels of agility to safely traverse rugged terrain and compressed urban areas. 

The L-ATV can also be equipped with the ProPulse hybrid diesel-electric drive train with exportable power for greater functionality, efficiency, and fuel economy. It can be transported by air (CH-47 and CH-53 helicopters’ C-130, C-5, C-17, and A400 Cargo fixed-wing aircraft), land, and sea. 

It’s ready on arrival, giving troops the reliability and performance needed for harsh battlefield environments.

L-ATV Mobility Features:

  • Coil spring suspension that offers 20 inches of travel, 25% more than most other vehicles used by the U.S. military
  • Helicopter transportable
  • Fixed-wing aircraft transportable
  • Amphibious transportable
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The L-ATV achieves the level of protected mobility required to improve survivability in missions today and tomorrow. The scalable crew protection can be installed or removed in the field and can withstand underbelly blasts.

The L-ATV advanced crew protection system includes:

  • Patented blast-protected seats
  • Automatic fire protection system
  • Proven scalable crew protection system
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Its modular design enables the L-ATV to be equipped with emerging technologies and evolving threat mitigation systems as the battlefield changes.

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L-ATV TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATORS
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L-ATV Ambulance

Protect medical personnel while transporting the wounded to combat support hospitals. The Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) Ambulance is the next generation of ambulance vehicles, designed with 4 litters, up to 8 seated patients or a combination of the two – including an Oshkosh-developed and patent-pending mechanical litter loading system. It delivers the flexibility, ample storage and payload capacity medics require to transport life-saving equipment and render medical aid.

L-ATV Ambulance Features

  • Holds 4 litters, 8 seated patients or any combination
  • Lower litters loaded via an Oshkosh-developed and patent-pending mechanical system
  • Powerful drivetrain and -patented TAK-4i™ intelligent independent suspension system
  • MRAP-level armor protection

HISTORY OF THE OSHKOSH DEFENSE L-ATV

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