International MXT-MV | |
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British 'Husky' armoured vehicle | |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 2006- |
Used by | United Kingdom |
Production history | |
Designer | International Truck |
Designed | 2005 |
Manufacturer | International Truck |
Produced | 2006- |
Variants | MXT-MVA |
Specifications | |
Length | 230"-270" |
Width | 96" |
Height |
93" (operational) 91" (transport) |
Crew | 1+10 |
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Armor | Variable level armor kits |
Main armament | optional remote weapon station |
Engine | International VT 365 |
Transmission | Allison 2500 SP |
Suspension | 4x4, wheeled |
Ground clearance | 12" |
Operational range | 400 miles |
The MXT-MV (Military Extreme Truck - Military Version) was introduced in 2006. Part of International Truck's Military Vehicles line, it is an International MXT extensively modified for military duty, transportable by C-130.[1]
Features[]
- 12 V/24 V/110 V Diamond Logic electrical system/vehicle monitoring
- 40° approach angle
- 25° departure angle
- 30" fording capability
- 1-10 passengers depending on configuration
Variants[]
Both variants are available with three different cab configurations: Standard, Extended Cab, and Crew Cab.
MXT-MV[]
Standard, unarmored version.
MXT-MVA (Armored)[]
The Plasan Sasa designed [2] armored version, the MXT-MVA, has the choice of two removable armor kits, dubbed A-Kit and B-Kit, with increasing levels of protection against bullets, mines, and IEDs.[3]
Husky TSV[]
The Husky is a variant of the MXT-MVA modified to satisfy the UK MoD's Tactical Support Vehicles (TSV) requirements for the British Army.[4]
M-ATV[]
Navistar built its rejected M-ATV candidate sharing some powertrain & suspension components with the MXT, but with a completely unique chassis. This protection system was designed by Navistar rather than their normal MXT and MRAP partner, Plasan.[5][6]
Operators[]
- The MXT-MVA was demonstrated to the US Army on August 14, 2006 at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds.[7]
- The Navistar MXT-MVA is the UK's Husky Tactical Support Vehicle (Medium). A contract for 351 (262+89) vehicles has been signed.[8]
References[]
- ↑ http://www.internationaldelivers.com/assets/PDFs/INT_094_Military_MXTMVFAMILY_SS_v1.pdf
- ↑ Heavier Armored Platforms are Required - Impressions from AUSA 06
- ↑ http://www.internationaldelivers.com/site_layout/militarybusiness/Intl_MXT_MV.asp
- ↑ "Navistar Defence Debuts Its Husky Tactical Support Vehicle at U.K. Vehicle Show". Euroinvestor.co.uk. 2009-06-24. http://www.euroinvestor.co.uk/news/story.aspx?id=10506795. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ↑ "Navistar axes 275 workers in West Point". NEMS360.com. http://nems360.com/pages/full_story/push?article-Navistar+axes+275+workers+in+West+Point%20&id=2932933-Navistar+axes+275+workers+in+West+Point&instance=home_news_bullets. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ↑ "Oshkosh Wins MRAP ATV Contract". Quicktake.morningstar.com. 2010-01-27. http://quicktake.morningstar.com/stocknet/san.aspx?id=297321. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ↑ International MXT-MVA Extreme Armored Vehicle
- ↑ 07-Apr-2009 15:12 EDT (2009-04-07). "Navistar’s MXT Makes Breakthrough in Britain". Defenseindustrydaily.com. http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Navistars-MXT-Makes-Breakthrough-in-Britain-05178/. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
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