Article Posted on : - Sep 21, 2011

Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV). Photo: Business wire.

OSHKOSH (BNS): Oshkosh Defense has designed a Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) to meet the US military's future needs based on 10 years of operational experience with the military utilizing Oshkosh's heavy, medium and MRAP vehicle fleets in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The next generation light combat military vehicles require new levels of mobility and protection to operate effectively in remote, rugged and hostile landscapes.

The Oshkosh L-ATV incorporates field-proven technologies, advanced armour solutions and expeditionary levels of mobility to redefine safety and performance standards for the US Armed Forces and international militaries.

Equipped with the Oshkosh TAK-4i(TM) independent suspension system, the next generation of Oshkosh's TAK-4® suspension system, the L-ATV can safely navigate dangerous on- and off-road terrain while providing unmatched ride quality.

The L-ATV's armored capsule is scalable and can accept multiple armor configurations to protect troops from IEDs and other prevalent battlefield threats.

The capsule is optimized for protection, weight and mobility, and its modular and flexible design allows the vehicle to accept a greater range of upgrades and continuous enhancements.