Oshkosh Unveils L-ATV Utility Variant for JLTV Program

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has unveiled its Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) utility variant for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. 

The L-ATV utility variant fulfills the JLTV requirement for a two-seat cargo vehicle, while the L-ATV base variant meets the requirement for a 4-seat multipurpose vehicle. Both Oshkosh L-ATV variants leverage a common crew protection system, advanced automotive systems, and the patented Oshkosh TAK-4i™ intelligent independent suspension system to deliver unprecedented levels of protection and off-road performance in a light vehicle.

The Oshkosh L-ATV utility variant is designed to provide mobility for loads such as containers, pallets and break bulk cargo in a wide range of operating environments and threat levels.  In addition to hauling cargo, the L-ATV utility variant can be outfitted as a shelter carrier to carry standard shelters for communications systems, on-board electronics and other functions. 

The vehicle can transport two passengers and has a payload capacity of more than 5,100 pounds.  The vehicle’s performance was demonstrated at the 2013 NATC Technology Rodeo, which took place Feb. 6 at the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) near Carson City, Nevada.

“The landscapes and threats of tomorrow’s battlefields are unpredictable, and state-of-the-art equipment will be absolutely necessary to protecting lives and completing missions,” said John Bryant, Vice President and General Manager of Joint and Marine Corps Programs for Oshkosh Defense. 

“The Oshkosh L-ATV utility variant is the most technologically advanced, most mature JLTV solution for Warfighters to complete transport missions on those battlefields,” he added.

Oshkosh engineered the L-ATV with a high level of commonality to streamline fleet sustainment, yet each variant is tailored to optimize performance for its unique role.

Oshkosh successfully completed its JLTV design understanding review with the government and is on schedule to deliver 22 JLTV prototypes this summer under the Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) contract. The company began production of its JLTV offering shortly after receiving the contract and is using LEAN processes, a rigorous quality-assurance system and an efficient supply chain to deliver high-quality and affordable L-ATVs that meet or exceed JLTV requirements.

Oshkosh has extensive experience delivering a high level of operational discipline and quality control across a platform with multiple variants. The company has met its delivery schedules and set new standards of quality for the U.S. Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), which consists of 17 variants and 23 configurations, while delivering significant cost savings to the Department of Defense over the life of the contract. Oshkosh also has delivered more than 8,700 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) on-time and on-budget. The M-ATV is the only vehicle performing the JLTV’s mission profile in-theater and has a field readiness rate of 95%.

Oshkosh displayed the L-ATV base vehicle at Marine West, February 13-14 at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California.

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