Oshkosh will recapitalize the U.S. Army’s HEMTT and PLS platforms to
like-new condition
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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 assembled on the same production line as new vehicles (Photo: Business Wire)
“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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