International MXT-MV

The International MXT-MV (Military Extreme Truck - Military Version) is an infantry mobility vehicle produced by Navistar Defense, a subsidiary of Navistar International, which is the owner of the International brand of vehicles. Introduced in 2006 and developed in parallel with the civilian International MXT, the MXT-MV is extensively modified for military duty compared to its civilian counterpart. It is transportable by the Lockheed C-130 Hercules military aircraft.[1]

International MXT-MV
British 'Husky TSV' armoured vehicle
TypeArmored truck/MRAP
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service2006-present
Used byBritish Army
Production history
DesignerInternational Military and Government
Designed2005
ManufacturerNavistar Defense
Produced2006-present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Length230"-270"
Width96"
Height93" (operational)
91" (transport)
Crew1+10
ArmorVariable level armor kits
Main
armament
optional remote weapon station
EngineInternational VT 365
TransmissionAllison 2500 SP
Suspension4x4, wheeled
Ground clearance12"
Operational
range
400 miles

History

The MXT-MV was designed and developed by Navistar International's International Military and Government division (now named Navistar Defense) and a subsidiary of Navistar International called Diamond Force Engineering (which was based in Dearborn Heights, Michigan). The development was led by Jim Bartel, Dick Rief, Wes Schultz, Ron Byrd, John Glass, Paul Klein and Britt Smart.[2] The MXT-MV was exhibited at the 2005 edition of the annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Show, held in October at the Washington Convention Center.[3][4] In August the following year, the MXT-MVA version was demonstrated to the United States Army at the Aberdeen Proving Ground.[5] The MXT-MVA was Navistar's entry in the 2008 selection competition for the US Army's MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) program, but the army chose to procure the Oshkosh M-ATV instead.

In 2009 a modified variant of the MXT-MVA was ordered for service with the British Army. This variant is known as the Husky in British military service. The Husky was ordered to replace the British Army's Snatch Land Rovers in Afghanistan, which had proven to be inadequate in protecting their occupants from improvised explosive devices.[6][7] A total of 262 vehicles were initially ordered. In 2010, a follow up order was placed for an additional 89 vehicles, worth US$56 million.[8]

Variants

Variants are available with three different cab configurations: Standard, Extended Cab, and Crew Cab.

MXT-MV

Standard, unarmored version.

MXT-MVA

The MXT-MVA (Military Extreme Truck - Military Version Armored) was designed by Israeli vehicle manufacturer Plasan.[9] It offers the choice of two removable armor kits, dubbed A-Kit and B-Kit, with increasing levels of protection against bullets, mines and improvised explosive devices.[10]

Husky TSV

The Husky is a variant of the MXT-MVA modified to satisfy the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence requirements for the Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV) program for the British Army.[11]

M-ATV

Navistar built its rejected M-ATV candidate sharing some powertrain and suspension components with the MXT, but with a unique chassis. This protection system was designed by Navistar rather than its normal MXT and MRAP partner, Plasan.[12][13]

Operators
  • United Kingdom - The Navistar MXT-MVA is the UK's Husky Tactical Support Vehicle (Medium). Contracts for 351 vehicles (262 originally ordered in 2009, with 89 more ordered in 2010) have been signed.[14]

See also

References
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  2. International MXT-MVA Extreme Armored Vehicle
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  4. Dockery, Kevin (April 2006). "Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2005 Annual Meeting". SmallArmsReview.com. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
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  6. "Apologies for families of soldiers killed in Iraq while travelling in Snatch Land Rovers". Yorkshire Post. JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
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  8. "Navistar receives $56 million contract for Husky vehicles from U.K. MoD". DefenseWorld.net. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  9. "Heavier Armored Platforms are Required - Impressions from AUSA 06". Archived from the original on 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2007-05-24.
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