Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles

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M1078

The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) is a series of vehicles manufactured by the Tactical Vehicle Systems Division of Armor Holdings Aerospace and Defense Group (formerly Tactical Vehicle Systems, LP, a subsidiary of Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc.) of Sealy, Texas based on a common chassis, which vary by payload and mission requirements. The Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) has a 2.5-ton capacity (cargo and van models). The Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) has a 5-ton capacity (cargo and long-wheelbase cargo with and without materiel handling equipment, tractor, van, wrecker, and dump truck models). Three truck variants and two companion trailers, with the same cube and payload capacity as their prime movers, provide air drop capability.

The FMTV replaces obsolete and maintenance-intensive trucks currently in the fleet and performs local and line haul, unit mobility, unit resupply, and other missions in combat, combat support and combat service support units. It is rapidly deployable worldwide and operates on primary and secondary roads, trails, and cross-country terrain, in all climatic conditions. Commonality of parts across truck chassis variants significantly reduces the logistics burden and operating and support costs. New vehicle applications are being developed to meet new requirements.

The FMTV A1 series includes a 1999 Environmental Protection Agency-certified engine, upgraded transmission, electronic data bus, an anti-lock brake system and interactive electronic technical manuals.

1 Criticism
2 Variants/Trailers
- 2.1 Truck/Prime mover
- 2.2 Trailers
3 Statistics
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Criticism

LMTV with armored cab

The original M1078s were plagued by problems of tipping over because of their height and narrow width. Newer armored M1078s, which are much heavier and no lower, are even more prone to roll-overs. Additionally, the cargo bed is higher than on the M35, making disembarking of troops in an emergency more difficult. A detachable ladder is provided, but only for one side of the cargo bed. The older M35 had foot holds on the gate, allowing troops on both sides of the cargo bed to disembark rapidly without jumping. The M1078, unlike the older deuce and a half, has no means for direct communiction between the cargo area and the cab. A button in the cargo bed that activates a buzzer in the cab is provided, but requires the driver to stop, dismount, and walk to the rear of the vehicle to communicate with people in the cargo area. The engine is underneath the cab, requiring hydraulics to access the the engine for maintenance. A hand crank is provided in case the hydraulics fail, but takes considerable time to raise the cab. Unlike the M35, whose front wheel was forward of the driver's compartment, the FMTVs front axle is under the driver, which could pose more of a danger if the vehicle encounters land mines.

[edit] Variants/Trailers

[edit] Truck/Prime mover

M1078 standard cargo truck
M1079 shop van configuration
M1081 standard cargo LVAD, 2.5 ton capacity, air-droppable
M1083 standard cargo truck, 5 ton payload
M1084 standard cargo truck, 5 ton payload, with materiel handling equipment
M1085 Long Wheel Base (LWB) truck (extended cargo bed to carry ISO Containers
M1086 Long Wheel Base (LWB) truck with materiel handling equipment
M1087 Expandable Van
M1088 tractor truck
M1089 wrecker
M1090 dump truck
XM1091 fuel/water tanker, 1500 gallons
M1093 Standard Cargo Truck, LVAD, 5 ton capacity, air-droppable
M1094 dump truck, LVAD, air-droppable
XM142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System

[edit] Trailers

M1082 LMTV Trailer, single axle, 5000lb payload
M1095 MTV Trailer, dual axle, 10,000lb payload

M1083 5-ton	M1084 with MHE	M1085 Long Wheel Base	M1086 Long Wheel Base with MHE
M1087 Expandable van	M1088 Tractor	M1089 Wrecker	M1090 Dump Truck
M1093 LVAD	M1082 trailer	M1095 trailer