SUCCESSFUL AIRDROP TESTS FOR OSHKOSH FMTV A2 LVAD

April 22, 2024

OSHKOSH, WI. —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 6×6 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD). The airdrops, which took place at Fort Liberty in North Carolina, mark a major milestone for the FMTV A2 LVAD program. The tests validated the design and capabilities of the Cargo 6×6 LVAD to ensure its suitability for the rigorous demands of airborne and follow-on operations.

Developed to address the challenges of an aging mid-size LVAD fleet, the three Oshkosh Defense FMTV A2 LVAD variants, the Cargo 6×6, Cargo 4×4 and Dump Truck 6×6, are each designed to meet a crucial need for the airborne vehicles. community.

“We are extremely pleased with the results of the FMTV A2 LVAD airdrop tests,” said 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 working with the U.S. Army to deliver mission-critical tactical vehicles that meet the needs of the modern battlefield.”

The FMTV A2 Cargo 6×6 LVAD successfully demonstrated its ability to withstand the rigors of an airdrop, maintain structural integrity upon landing and complete post-drop road maneuvers. In 2023, the Cargo 6×6 LVAD prototype completed Rollover Protection Structures (ROPS), RIGEX (Rigging Exercises), Roller Loading and Simulated Airdrop Impact Testing (SAIT). The Cargo 4×4 and Dump Truck LVAD variants will undergo similar testing in 2024.

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Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, manufacture and maintenance of the best military vehicles, technology solutions and mobility systems. Oshkosh develops and applies emerging technologies that promote safety and mission success. Oshkosh sets the industry standard for maintaining fleet readiness, ensuring each solution is supported globally throughout its lifecycle.

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At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we create 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: making a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands 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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