Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles

FMTV

M1088 tractor unit of 260th QM Bn. conducts driver training near Ft. Stewart, 2009.
Type 2 1⁄2 ton (2,268kg) 4x4 (LMTV)
5 ton (4,536kg) 6x6 (MTV)
Place of origin  United States
Production history
Manufacturer

Stewart & Stevenson

Oshkosh Corporation
Produced from 1991 (S & S)
from 2010 (Oshkosh)
Number built 85,000+ by S & S
10,000+ by Oshkosh
Variants Various (see text)
Specifications (LMTV 4x4[1])
Weight 22,904 lb (10,389 kg)
Length 265 in (6.73 m)
Width 96 in (2.44 m)
Height 111 in (2.82 m)
Engine Caterpillar 3126
275 hp (205 kW)
Transmission 7 sp. auto.
Suspension Beam axles on leaf springs
Operational
range
 over 300 mi (482.8 km)
Speed 55 mph (89 km/h)
Specifications (MTV 6x6[1])
Weight 24,870 lb (11,280 kg)
Length 286 in (7.26 m)
Width 96 in (2.44 m)
Height 111 in (2.82 m)
Engine Caterpillar 3136
330 hp (250 kW)
Transmission 7 sp. auto.
Suspension Beam axles on leaf springs
Operational
range
 over 300 mi (482.8 km)
Speed 55 mph (89 km/h)

The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) is a series of vehicles, based on a common chassis, that vary by payload and mission requirements. FMTV vehicles were manufactured by Stewart and Stevenson (1996-2006) and then Armor Holdings (2006-2007) and then BAE Systems Land and Armaments until 2011 when Oshkosh Corporation began producing the fleet. The FMTV were derived from the Austrian military truck Steyr 12M18. The 4x4 Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) has a 2.5-ton capacity (cargo and van models) while the 6x6 Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) has a 5-ton capacity (cargo and long-wheelbase cargo with and without material 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 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) and M113s. Beginning in October 2010, Oshkosh Corporation commenced production on their newly awarded "re-buy" contract. The last truck built under the S023 contract in TX was produced by BAE in June 2011.

The cab-over FMTV replaces the 2.5 ton and 5 ton M35 and M939 series of trucks 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 Caiman MRAP vehicle.[2] All vehicles are equipped with the Central Tire Inflation System.

The FMTV are being supplemented with the improved Long-Term Armor Strategy (LTAS) type version.[3]

Variants

Trucks

Trailers

FMTV dimensions

Model[4] Load rating Length Width Height Empty weight
Cargo 2 1⁄2 tons (2,268kg) 265 in (6.73 m) 96 in (2.44 m) 111 in (2.82 m) 22,904 lb (10,389 kg)
Cargo 5 tons (4,536kg) 286 in (7.26 m) 96 in (2.44 m) 111 in (2.82 m) 24,870 lb (11,280 kg)
Tractor 5 tons (4,536kg) 270 in (6.86 m) 96 in (2.44 m) 111 in (2.82 m) 25,307 lb (11,479 kg)
Wrecker 5 tons (4,536kg) 379 in (9.63 m) 96 in (2.44 m) 111 in (2.82 m) 40,050 lb (18,170 kg)
Load Handling 8.8 tons (7,983kg) 376 in (9.55 m) 96 in (2.44 m) 122 in (3.10 m) 28,781 lb (13,055 kg)
Dump 10 tons (9,072kg) 307 in (7.80 m) 96 in (2.44 m) 111 in (2.82 m) 28,727 lb (13,030 kg)

Note that these weights are for the versions with armored cabs.

Model gallery

Gallery

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: 4×4 6×6

2009 procurement and protest

On February 27, 2009, the United States Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command issued a solicitation for the upcoming round of FMTV procurement. BAE, Oshkosh Defense (a division of Oshkosh Corporation), and Navistar submitted proposals by the May 27 closing date.

Oshkosh Defense won the award on August 26, 2009. Navistar and BAE were debriefed on September 2 and 3, respectively, after which time both companies protested the award.

On December 14, the U.S. Government Accountability Office upheld the protests, but on February 12 the United States Army again awarded the contract to Oshkosh Defense.[5][6]

Further sales

On 11 May 2010, Oshkosh reported a trucks and trailers delivery order from the U.S. Army valued at more than $410 million for the production and delivery between March and December 2011 of 2,634 FMTV trucks and 404 trailers. There were several subsequent orders in 2010, the largest being an order for 2060 FMTVs in September 2010.[7]

On August 20, 2012, Oshkosh announced it had delivered the 10,000th FMTV truck.[8]

Operators

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ware, Pat (2010). The World Encyclopedia of Military Vehicles. Lorenz Books. p. 244. ISBN 0-7548-2052-1.
  2. ↑ prnewswire : Armor Holdings, Inc. Receives $518 Million MRAP Award
  3. ↑ Long-Term Armor Strategy (LTAS)
  4. ↑ "Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles". Oshkosh Corp. 2010. Retrieved 7 Dec 2014.
  5. ↑ GAO Decision on Protest
  6. ↑ "News Release: Army Makes FMTV Competitive Re-buy Contract Award Decision". Defense.gov. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  7. ↑ "FMTV 2010–2015: Oshkosh Wins The Re-Compete". Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  8. ↑ http://oshkoshdefense.com/news/413/oshkosh-defense-delivers-10000-fmtvs-to-the-us-army-in-less-than-two-years

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