Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
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The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) is a series of vehicles manufactured by BAE Systems Mobility & Protection Systems (M&PS) (formerly the Tactical Vehicle Systems Division of Armor Holdings Aerospace and Defense Group, originally 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 FMTV were derived from the austrian military truck Steyr 12M18. 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. M1078s have been deployed to Iraq with armored cabs with roof gun mounts with shields, similar to those fitted on humvees and M113s.
The cab-over FMTV replaces obsolete and maintenance-intensive 2.5 ton and 5 ton M35 series trucks previously 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.
The FMTV shares its drivetrain with the recently announced Armor Holdings Caiman MRAP vehicle. [1]
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[edit] Criticism
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 engine is underneath the cab, requiring hydraulics to access the engine for maintenance. A hand crank is provided in case the hydraulics fail, but takes considerable time to raise the cab. Unlike the conventional hood M35, whose front wheel was well 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, 5000 lb payload
- M1095 MTV Trailer, dual axle, 10,000 lb 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 |
[edit] Statistics
| LMTV A1 Cargo | MTV A1 Cargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload: | 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) | 10,000 lb (4,500 kg) |
| Towed load: | 12,000 lb (5,400 kg) | 21,000 lb (9,500 kg) |
| Fuel: | JP8 fuel | JP8 fuel |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power: | 275 hp (205 kW) | 330 hp (246 kW) |
| Drive: | 4x4 | 6x6 |
[edit] See also
- Hillbilly armor
- M35 2-1/2 ton cargo truck Previous cargo truck
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This article incorporates text from [1], a public domain work of the United States Government.
