Successful Airdrop Tests for Oshkosh FMTV A2 LVAD
April 22 2024 - 8:44AM
Business Wire
The U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s Airborne and Special
Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) recently conducted the final
airdrop test of the Oshkosh® Defense FMTV A2 Cargo 6x6 Low-Velocity
Airdrop (LVAD). The airdrops, which took place at Fort Liberty in
North Carolina, mark a key milestone for the FMTV A2 LVAD program.
The tests validated the design and capabilities of the Cargo 6x6
LVAD to ensure its suitability for the stringent demands of airdrop
and follow-on operations.
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Oshkosh FMTV A2 LVAD Airdrop Tests
Successful (Photo: U.S. Army)
Developed to address the challenges of an aging medium LVAD
fleet, the three Oshkosh Defense FMTV A2 LVAD variants, the Cargo
6x6, Cargo 4x4, and Dump Truck 6x6, are each engineered to fulfill
a critical need for the Airborne community.
“We are extremely pleased with the results of the FMTV A2 LVAD
airdrop tests,” stated Pat Williams, chief programs officer at
Oshkosh Defense. “This is an integral step in delivering the FMTV
A2 LVAD capability that underscores our commitment to partnering
with the U.S. Army to deliver mission-critical tactical vehicles
that meet the needs of the modern battlefield.”
The FMTV A2 Cargo 6x6 LVAD successfully demonstrated its ability
to withstand the rigors of an airdrop, maintain structural
integrity upon landing and complete the post-drop road maneuvers.
In 2023, the Cargo 6x6 LVAD prototype completed Rollover Protection
Structures (ROPS), RIGEX (Rigging Exercises), Roller Loading, and
Simulated Airdrop Impact Testing (SAIT). The Cargo 4x4 and Dump
Truck LVAD variants will undergo similar testing in 2024.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production and
sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles, technology
solutions and mobility systems. Oshkosh develops and applies
emerging technologies that advance safety and mission success.
Setting the industry standard for sustaining fleet readiness,
Oshkosh ensures every solution is supported worldwide throughout
its entire life cycle.
Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:
OSK]. Learn more about Oshkosh Defense at
www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical
equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the
world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs
approximately 17,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a
common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh
products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands
of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh®
Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications,
Oshkosh® Airport Products, JBT AeroTech and Pratt Miller. For more
information, visit www.oshkoshcorp.com.
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