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The UAE is buying 750 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs). Deliveries will commence between January and August 2013, pending standard regulatory requirements. The contract grants the UAE options for more vehicles in the future.
“The UAE is central to our international growth strategy” said John Urias, executive vice president, Oshkosh Corporation and president, Oshkosh Defense. To date, Oshkosh has received delivery orders for more than 9,500 M-ATVs.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/united_arab_emirates_orders_750_m-atv_mrap_all-terrain_combat_vehicles_from_oshkosh_1907123.html
Oshkosh M-ATV
The Oshkosh M-ATV is an MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle developed by the Oshkosh Corporation of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier previous MRAPs but with improved mobility and it is intended to replace M1114 HMMWVs.
Features
The M-ATV utilizes the MTVR chassis and TAK-4 suspension with the Plasan designed armored hull developed for the Northrop Grumman/Oshkosh JLTV.[8] The V-shaped Plasan armored hull offers protection for the occupants from IED attacks while the centrally inflated run-flat tires allow the M-ATV to travel at least 30 miles at 30 mph even if two tires lose pressure. The vehicle can also take a 7.62 mm round to its engine oil/coolant/hydraulic system and continue to drive for at least one kilometer. The Tak-4 suspension is coil sprung and fully independent, and offers 16 inches of travel. The M-ATV's roof mounted turret is capable of mounting weapons such as a M240 machine gun, a Mk 19 grenade launcher, a 50 caliber machine gun, or a BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile launcher. The roof weapons can be operated either from the turret by person or remotely inside the cabin with a CROWS remote weapon system. The M-ATV also features modern vehicle safety systems such as Traction control and anti-lock brakes in addition to modern creature comforts such as an HVAC system and power outlets for charging portable electronic devices.
History
Originally one of five candidates down selected for the M-ATV (MRAP All Terrain Vehicle) program, the Oshkosh M-ATV was chosen on 30 June 2009 to be the sole winner of the contest. Oshkosh Corporation received an initial order for 2,244 vehicles in a contract worth US$1.06B.
According to the United States Marine Corps program officer for MRAP, Brigadier General Michael Brogan, the Oshkosh M-ATV was chosen because it had the best survivability and Oshkosh had the best technical and manufacturing capabilities of all the competitors. The Oshkosh bid was also the second cheapest. The first vehicles arrived in Afghanistan in October 2009 and all should be delivered by March 2010.
Additional contracts have increased M-ATVs orders to 8,108 as of September 2010. It is now the primary ground vehicle used by US forces in Afghanistan.
Specifications
Weight Curb weight: 27,500 lb (12,500 kg)
Gross weight: 32,500 lb (14,700 kg)
Length 246.8 inches (6,270 mm)
Width 98.1 inches (2,490 mm)
Height 105 inches (2,700 mm)
Crew 4+1 gunner
Armor Plasan composite
Main
armament 1× 7.62 mm (.308 in) M240 machine gun,[4]
1× 40 mm Mk 19 grenade launcher,[4]
1× .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning heavy machine gun,[5] or
1× BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile launcher (not in operational use; MMV prototype only)
Engine 7.2 liter inline-6 Caterpillar C7 turbodiesel 370 bhp; 925 lb-ft
Power/weight 25 hp/ton
Payload capacity 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg)
Transmission Allison 3500SP, 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
Suspension 4x4, TAK-4 independent suspension
Operational
range 320 miles (510 km)
Speed 65 miles per hour (105 km/h) (electronically limited)
“The UAE is central to our international growth strategy” said John Urias, executive vice president, Oshkosh Corporation and president, Oshkosh Defense. To date, Oshkosh has received delivery orders for more than 9,500 M-ATVs.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/united_arab_emirates_orders_750_m-atv_mrap_all-terrain_combat_vehicles_from_oshkosh_1907123.html
Oshkosh M-ATV
The Oshkosh M-ATV is an MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle developed by the Oshkosh Corporation of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and heavier previous MRAPs but with improved mobility and it is intended to replace M1114 HMMWVs.
Features
The M-ATV utilizes the MTVR chassis and TAK-4 suspension with the Plasan designed armored hull developed for the Northrop Grumman/Oshkosh JLTV.[8] The V-shaped Plasan armored hull offers protection for the occupants from IED attacks while the centrally inflated run-flat tires allow the M-ATV to travel at least 30 miles at 30 mph even if two tires lose pressure. The vehicle can also take a 7.62 mm round to its engine oil/coolant/hydraulic system and continue to drive for at least one kilometer. The Tak-4 suspension is coil sprung and fully independent, and offers 16 inches of travel. The M-ATV's roof mounted turret is capable of mounting weapons such as a M240 machine gun, a Mk 19 grenade launcher, a 50 caliber machine gun, or a BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile launcher. The roof weapons can be operated either from the turret by person or remotely inside the cabin with a CROWS remote weapon system. The M-ATV also features modern vehicle safety systems such as Traction control and anti-lock brakes in addition to modern creature comforts such as an HVAC system and power outlets for charging portable electronic devices.
History
Originally one of five candidates down selected for the M-ATV (MRAP All Terrain Vehicle) program, the Oshkosh M-ATV was chosen on 30 June 2009 to be the sole winner of the contest. Oshkosh Corporation received an initial order for 2,244 vehicles in a contract worth US$1.06B.
According to the United States Marine Corps program officer for MRAP, Brigadier General Michael Brogan, the Oshkosh M-ATV was chosen because it had the best survivability and Oshkosh had the best technical and manufacturing capabilities of all the competitors. The Oshkosh bid was also the second cheapest. The first vehicles arrived in Afghanistan in October 2009 and all should be delivered by March 2010.
Additional contracts have increased M-ATVs orders to 8,108 as of September 2010. It is now the primary ground vehicle used by US forces in Afghanistan.
Specifications
Weight Curb weight: 27,500 lb (12,500 kg)
Gross weight: 32,500 lb (14,700 kg)
Length 246.8 inches (6,270 mm)
Width 98.1 inches (2,490 mm)
Height 105 inches (2,700 mm)
Crew 4+1 gunner
Armor Plasan composite
Main
armament 1× 7.62 mm (.308 in) M240 machine gun,[4]
1× 40 mm Mk 19 grenade launcher,[4]
1× .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning heavy machine gun,[5] or
1× BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missile launcher (not in operational use; MMV prototype only)
Engine 7.2 liter inline-6 Caterpillar C7 turbodiesel 370 bhp; 925 lb-ft
Power/weight 25 hp/ton
Payload capacity 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg)
Transmission Allison 3500SP, 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
Suspension 4x4, TAK-4 independent suspension
Operational
range 320 miles (510 km)
Speed 65 miles per hour (105 km/h) (electronically limited)
