Oshkosh Defense to Upgrade the U.S. Army’s Heavy Tactical Vehicles
March 24 2016 - 6:50AM
Business Wire
Oshkosh will recapitalize the U.S. Army’s HEMTT
and PLS platforms to like-new condition
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company,
will recapitalize 1,212 Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV)
and produce 345 trailers following multiple orders from the U.S.
Army valued at more than $430 million. Oshkosh will upgrade the
Army’s fleet of Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) and
Palletized Load Systems (PLS) to provide the same performance and
life cycle cost advantages as new production vehicles. All work
performed under the contract will be completed in Oshkosh, Wis.,
with deliveries occurring from 2016 to 2017.
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Oshkosh recapitalized vehicles are
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“We understand the critical need to improve reliability for
in-theater operations without sacrificing performance on aging
vehicle fleets,” said John Bryant, senior vice president of Defense
Programs at Oshkosh Defense. “That is why Oshkosh recapitalized
vehicles are assembled on the same production line as new vehicles,
and complete the same extensive performance tests and inspection
procedures as new vehicles.”
Since 1995, Oshkosh has recapitalized more than 12,000 of the
U.S. Army’s heavy vehicles to equip soldiers with the latest
technology and safety upgrades to achieve operational readiness.
Through recapitalization, heavily used vehicles are returned to
Oshkosh, stripped to the frame rails and completely rebuilt to
like-new condition.
The Oshkosh HEMTT is the backbone of the Army’s logistics fleet
with a 13-ton payload and multiple variants for a wide range of
operations. Oshkosh’s latest configuration, the HEMTT A4, brings
significant improvements in power, maintenance and safety to the
battlefield, traversing even the most challenging environments
easier and more efficiently. The Oshkosh PLS A1 supports the Army’s
distribution and resupply system by providing unparalleled
performance for loading, unloading and delivering ammunition and
other critical supplies needed in battle. The PLS carries a wide
range of cargo and is specially designed to load and unload a
variety of flatrack or ISO compatible containers on its own. The
latest configurations of FHTV trucks also include air-conditioned
and armor-ready cabs, electrical upgrades and anti-lock braking to
help keep soldiers safe.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a leading provider of tactical wheeled
vehicles and life cycle sustainment services. For decades Oshkosh
has been mobilizing military and security forces around the globe
by offering a full portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly
protected military vehicles to support our customers’ missions. In
addition, Oshkosh offers advanced technologies and vehicle
components such as TAK-4® independent suspension systems, TerraMax™
unmanned ground vehicle solutions, Command Zone™ integrated control
and diagnostics system, and ProPulse® diesel electric and on-board
vehicle power solutions, to provide our customers with a technical
edge as they fulfill their missions. Every Oshkosh vehicle is
backed by a team of defense industry experts and complete range of
sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness and
performance. Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company
[NYSE: OSK].
To learn more about Oshkosh Defense, please visit us
at www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire
& emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle
bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services
products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®,
Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh
products are valued worldwide by rental companies, concrete
placement and refuse collection businesses, fire & emergency
departments, municipal and airport services and defense forces,
where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and
long-term value are paramount. For more information, please visit
www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, TM All brand names referred to in this news release are
trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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