AUTONOMOUS ROUTE CLEARANCE

Oshkosh Defense will participate in daily live demonstrations at Eurosatory 2014 to showcase the company’s TerraMax Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) technology. Attendees can observe an Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle equipped with TerraMax UGV and a mine roller autonomously navigating a course that simulates military route clearance missions.

The TerraMax UGV enables military leaders to remove personnel from leader and/or follower vehicles traveling high-risk routes and provides greater standoff distance from explosive threats. The technology can readily adapt to account for mine rollers, ground penetrating radar, and other emerging systems used for the detection, disruption and pre-detonation of explosive hazards.

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NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE

The next generation of light combat military vehicles require new levels of mobility and protection to operate effectively in remote, rugged and hostile landscapes. Oshkosh Defense designed the Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle to meet the military’s future needs based on 10 years of operational experience with the military utilizing Oshkosh’s heavy, medium and MRAP vehicle fleets in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The affordable L-ATV incorporates field-proven technologies, advanced armor solutions and expeditionary levels of mobility to redefine safety and performance standards for the U.S. Armed Forces and international militaries. The L-ATV also is designed for future growth, with the ability to accept additional armor packages and technology upgrades as the mission requires.

Equipped with the next generation of Oshkosh TAK-4i independent suspension system, delivering 20 inches of independent wheel travel, the L-ATV can safely navigate dangerous on- and off-road terrain while providing unmatched ride quality. The L-ATV’s armored capsule is scalable and can accept multiple armor configurations to protect troops from IEDs and today’s other prevalent battlefield threats. The capsule is optimized for protection, weight and mobility, and its modular and flexible design allows the vehicle to accept a greater range of upgrades and continuous enhancements.

The L-ATV’s modern technology engine delivers expanded power capabilities, greater fuel efficiency and integrated communications for improved diagnostics and maintenance over legacy engine technologies currently fielded. An optional Oshkosh ProPulse diesel-electric hybrid powertrain has been developed, integrated and tested in the L-ATV, providing a powertrain option that can be readily implemented to maximize the vehicle’s efficiency through improved fuel economy, high levels of exportable power (stationary and on the move) and lower life-cycle costs.

SANDCAT

Oshkosh Defense launched the SandCat Tactical Protector Vehicle (TPV) in Latin America for the first time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The SandCat TPV, part of Oshkosh’s light-payload vehicle portfolio, offers Latin American countries a protected, highly maneuverable vehicle for use in law enforcement, border patrol and security operations, among others.

The TPV is part of the Oshkosh SandCat family of vehicles and can be configured to meet individual performance, protection and payload needs. The vehicle’s armor system can be customized based on the threat level and mission profile. Seating capacity can be adjusted to accommodate four to nine passengers. The vehicle also can be equipped with standard or customized storage, and is typically integrated with a wide array of weapons and communications systems. The SandCat TPV’s compact design enables mobility in both tight urban settings and rugged rural landscapes.

The SandCat family of vehicles also includes the base vehicle, Special Operations Vehicle (SOV) and Mine-Resistant Light Patrol Vehicle (M-LPV). These variants are based on the same lightweight, highly maneuverable platform for eased maintenance and repairs worldwide. Oshkosh has received orders for the SandCat from Mexico, Sweden, Bulgaria, Canada, Nigeria and Israel.

MILITARY AMBULANCES

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will provide the U.S. Armed Forces with the first MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle tactical ambulances, giving military medics new capabilities for reaching injured military personnel in otherwise inaccessible battlefield environments.

The addition of this vehicle to the U.S. services’ fleets will allow the military to provide urgent medical care in landscapes that are too rugged for other tactical ambulances. This vehicle expands the military’s M-ATV family of vehicles currently protecting troops and supporting operations in Afghanistan.

Oshkosh product-design teams worked closely with the U.S. Army Medical Department on the M-ATV tactical ambulance’s design and interior layout. The vehicle can transport two litter patients in a side-by-side layout, and can be configured to carry up to four ambulatory patients. It will be equipped with military-grade ambulance equipment needed to care for patients, including oxygen concentrators, on-board power for medical equipment and IV stabilization equipment.

Based on the M-ATV platform, the new tactical ambulance variant delivers the same proven mobility and MRAP-level protection for reaching military members in the field and transporting them safely back to medical facilities. 

CONCEPT VEHICLES ON BAJA 1000

Oshkosh Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty and off-road vehicles and technologies, is participating in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 for the first time. The company is racing two Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) as part of its rigorous testing for next-generation suspension and powertrain technologies.

The LCV represent leading edge technologies – the ProPulse¨ diesel-electric powertrain and new TAK-4¨ independent suspension system. The ProPulse 400hp diesel-electric powertrain features improved fuel economy compared to existing fleets and ability to export significant levels of electrical power, while speeds up to 90mph. The new independent suspension with larger shock absorption for off-road mobility allows 20 inches of wheel travel. 

Oshkosh entered two LCVs, numbered M1 and M2, driven by members of California Gold Racing, led by Glenn Harris.