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International MXT-MV 
MXT-MVAPlace of origin 
USAService history In service 2006- Used by 
United KingdomProduction 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 Main
armamentoptional remote weapon station Engine International VT 365 Transmission Allison 2500 SP Suspension 4x4, wheeled Ground clearance 12" Operational
range400 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]
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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
- ^ 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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