International MXT-MV

International MXT-MV
British 'Husky TSV' armoured vehicle
Type Armored truck/MRAP
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 2006-present
Used by See Operators
Production history
Designer International Truck
Designed 2005
Manufacturer International Truck
Produced 2006-present
Variants See Variants
Specifications
Length 230"-270"
Width 96"
Height 93" (operational)
91" (transport)
Crew 1+10
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) truck 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]

History

The MXT-MVA was demonstrated to the US Army on August 14, 2006 at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds.[2]

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 [3] 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.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6][7]

Operators

Map with MXT-MV operators in blue
  •  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

  1. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-26. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
  2. ↑ International MXT-MVA Extreme Armored Vehicle
  3. ↑ Heavier Armored Platforms are Required - Impressions from AUSA 06
  4. ↑ http://www.internationaldelivers.com/site_layout/militarybusiness/Intl_MXT_MV.asp
  5. ↑ "Navistar Defence Debuts Its Husky Tactical Support Vehicle at U.K. Vehicle Show". Euroinvestor.co.uk. 2009-06-24. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  6. ↑ "Navistar axes 275 workers in West Point". NEMS360.com. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  7. ↑ "Oshkosh Wins MRAP ATV Contract". Quicktake.morningstar.com. 2010-01-27. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  8. ↑ 07-Apr-2009 15:12 EDT (2009-04-07). "Navistar's MXT Makes Breakthrough in Britain". Defenseindustrydaily.com. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
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