The Ukrainian Army will receive the Oshkosh Defense truck family worth over $ 200 million

Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) is a series of military machines based on a joint chassis and differ in load capacity and requirements for tasks. The FMTV chassis was created on the basis of the Austrian truck Steyr 12M18, but is significantly modified according to the requirements of the US Army, including at least 50% of US components. Initially, 17 FMTV variants were developed - four variants with a nominal lift of 2.

5 tons, which were labeled Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV), and 13 variants with nominal 5 tons capacity, called Medium Tactical VEHICLE (MTV). The FMTV A1P2 serial has a 7. 2-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine Caterpillar C7 2007 275 hp. In the modernized LMTV version, the machine has a 330 hp engine. The engine is equipped with a seven -speed Allison 3070 SP with a built -in one -speed gearbox.

All FMTV models are equipped with Meritor beam bridges, the denominations and technical characteristics of which have also changed as FMTV developed. The suspension is carried out with the help of parabolic conical springs, shock absorbers and anticipated beam of the rear bridge. LMTV variants can be equipped with a DP-10J winch with a traction force of 5,000 kg. MTV variants use a DP-515 winch with a traction effort of 7,000 kg.

Views note that the modern tasks require a truck Oshkosh Defense FMTV A2, available in a full range of options for specific tasks, including a 5-ton tractor, a 10-ton dump truck and a 5-tontovacter. In addition, FMTV A2 provides increased protection of servicemen, with additional load capacity and providing better quality and comfort of driving. Earlier it was reported that the United States will send earlier versions of Abrams - M1A1.