| International MXT-MV | |
|---|---|
 MXT-MVA | |
| Place of origin |  USA
|
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006- |
| Used by |  United Kingdom
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| 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 |
| Armor | Variable level armor kits |
| Primary 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]
Contents
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]
United Kingdom 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
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- ↑ 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). Retrieved on 2010-07-07.
- ↑ "Navistar axes 275 workers in West Point". NEMS360.com. Retrieved on 2010-07-07.
- ↑ "Oshkosh Wins MRAP ATV Contract". Quicktake.morningstar.com (2010-01-27). Retrieved on 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. Retrieved on 2010-07-07.
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