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Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
| Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles | |
|---|---|
 An Oshkosh-produced M1083 A1P2 5-ton MTV in A-kit configuration | |
| Type | Family of 4×4 and 6×6 tactical trucks with 2.5-ton, 5-ton, 9-ton and 10-ton payload (U.S. tons)[1] |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1996–present |
| Used by | United States Army and others (see Operators) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Steyr of Austria (original); Stewart & Stevenson for FMTV requirement. IP of the FMTV is owned by U.S. government |
| Designed | 1988 (for FMTV requirement by Stewart & Stevenson) |
| Manufacturer |
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| Produced | 1982–present |
| No. built | BAE Systems and legacy companies – 74,000 trucks and trailers Oshkosh Defense – 40,500 trucks and trailers as of August 2021 (production continues) |
| Variants | (full details and National Stock Numbers (NSNs) in main text)
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| M1078A1P2 2.5-ton LMTV cargo[1] | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 10,390 kg (22,904 lbs) (curb w/fuel); 2,268 kg (5000 lbs) (payload) |
| Length | 6.739 m (22.1 feet) |
| Width | 2.438 m (7.99 feet) |
| Height | 2.83 m (9.28 feet) |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armor | a-kit/b-kit; U.S. Army Long Term Armor Strategy (LTAS) compliant |
| Engine | Caterpillar (CAT) C7, 7.2-liter, 6-cylinder inline water-cooled diesel developing 275 hp (EPA 2007) |
| Payload capacity | rated at 2.5 U.S. tons |
| Transmission | Allison 3700 SP 7-speed automatic with integral single speed transfer case |
| Suspension | Parabolic tapered leaf springs and telescopic shock-absorbers |
| Fuel capacity | 212 litres (56 US Gallons) |
Operational range | 483 km (300 miles) |
| Maximum speed | 94 km/h (58 mph) |
Steering system | Power-assisted, front axle |
| M1083A1P2 5-ton MTV cargo[1] | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 11,280 kg (24,870 lbs) (curb w/fuel); 4,535 kg (10,000 lbs) (payload) |
| Length | 7.272 m |
| Width | 2.438 m |
| Height | 2.83 m |
| Crew | 2 |
| Armor | a-kit/b-kit; U.S. Army Long Term Armor Strategy (LTAS) compliant |
| Engine | Caterpillar (CAT) C7, 7.2-liter, 6-cylinder inline water-cooled diesel developing 330 hp (EPA 2007) |
| Payload capacity | Rated at 5 U.S. tons |
| Transmission | Allison 3700 SP 7-speed automatic with integral single speed transfer case |
| Suspension | Parabolic tapered leaf springs (inverted on rear bogies), telescopic shock-absorbers and an anti-roll bar on rear bogie |
| Fuel capacity | 212 litres |
Operational range | 483 km |
| Maximum speed | 94 km/h |
Steering system | Power-assisted, front axle |
The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) are a series of military vehicles based upon a common chassis, varying by payload and mission requirements. The FMTV is derived from the Austrian Steyr 12M18 truck, but substantially modified to meet United States Army requirements. These include a minimum 50 percent U.S. content.[3][4]
There were originally 17 FMTV variants—four variants in the nominal 2.5 U.S. ton payload class, designated Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV), and 13 variants with a nominal 5 U.S. ton payload rating, called Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV).[5]
Since the first FMTVs were fielded in January 1996, the family has been expanded and the overall design enhanced considerably. The FMTV was originally manufactured by Stewart & Stevenson (1996–2006), then by Armor Holdings (2006–2007), next by BAE Systems Platforms & Services. Since 2011 it has been manufactured by Oshkosh Corporation.[3]
- ^ a b c "FMTV Literature". Oshkosh Defense. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ "FMTVs". Oshkosh Defense. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV)". IHS Jane's. Archived from the original on 15 March 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "About the FMTV". Joakim Kasper Oestergaard Balle III. 18 May 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ "FMTV". Oshkosh Defense. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
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