Oshkosh Introduces an M-ATV Squad Carrier

Oshkosh unveiled the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) 6×6 Technology Demonstrator today, at AUSA 2015. The vehicle introduces an extended platform, based on the proven M-ATV, providing more interior volume for a full infantry squad – up to 15 soldiers, as well as greater payload capacity. Retaining the M-ATV superior off-road mobility and maneuverability, the 6×6 variant uses all-wheel steering for exceptional maneuverability. The vehicle also retains Oshkosh’s TAK-4 independent suspension for all wheels.

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The 6×6 M-ATV is designed to carry a full infantry squad and equipment. Photo: Oshkosh Defense
The 6x6 M-ATV is designed to carry a full infantry squad and equipment. Photo: Oshkosh Defense
The 6×6 M-ATV is designed to carry a full infantry squad and equipment. Photo: Oshkosh Defense

The Oshkosh Corporation is also featuring the winning Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) at the exhibition held in Washington DC this week. Oshkosh’s JLTV is the next-generation light military vehicle which will deliver an exceptional combination of troop protection, transportability, off-road mobility, speed, power and life-cycle value.

“The JLTV program fills a critical capability gap for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps by replacing a large portion of the legacy HMMWV fleet with a light, tactical vehicle with far superior protection and off-road mobility,” said U.S. Army Major General (Retired) John M. Urias, executive vice-president of Oshkosh Corporation and president of Oshkosh Defense.

JLTV offers a platform 1/3 smaller and lighter than M-ATV, yet offering the same ballistic and blast protection, with off-road mobility and speed 70 percent faster than M-ATV. The JLTV is transportable by air and sea, in C-130 tactical transport aircraft, as well as in CH-53 and CH-47 helicopters. JLTV is network ready and VICTORY compliant.

For the new JLTV, Oshkosh Defense has developed the CORE 1080 crew protection system, a fully-integrated engineering process designed to deliver full and comprehensive crew protection. The system comprises the hull design, armor materials, a fire-extinguishing system, and energy-absorbing floors, seats and restraint systems for crew members and stowage. Core 1080 also incorporates ergonomic and vulnerability analysis for engineering optimization to determine the location of crew seats.