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]
[edit] Features
- 12V/24V/110V Diamond Logic electrical system/vehicle monitoring
- 40° approach angle
- 25° departure angle
- 30" fording capability
- 1-10 passengers depending on configuration
[edit] Variants
Both variants are available with three different cab configurations: Standard, Extended Cab, and Crew Cab.
[edit] MXT-MV
Standard, unarmored version.
[edit] 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]
[edit] Husky TSV
The Husky is a variant of the MXT-MVA modified to satisfy the UK MoD's Tactical Support Vehicles (TSV) requirements.[4]
Navistar built its rejected M-ATV candidate on the MXT chassis. This protection system was designed by Navistar rather than their normal MXT and MRAP partner, Plasan.[5][6]
[edit] Operators
- The MXT-MVA was demonstrated to the US Army on August 14, 2006 at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds.[7]
- Supplier of the UK's Husky Tactical Support Vehicle (Medium) is Navistar with its MXT-MVA. A contract for 200 vehicles has been signed. [8]
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