OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, received a $9.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) to begin durability and performance testing of the new Oshkosh® Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 model. Testing of the HET A1, which includes several performance, maintenance and survivability enhancements, will take place at Yuma Proving Ground.

The Oshkosh HET A1 is designed to rapidly transport battle tanks, fighting and recovery vehicles, armored vehicles and construction equipment, as well as their crews, so they arrive in mission-ready condition. The latest Oshkosh HET A1 configuration includes increased horsepower, higher capacity front suspension, an armor-ready cab, electrical upgrades and improved diagnostics.

Once testing is completed, full-rate production of the Oshkosh HET A1 is scheduled for early 2010. Oshkosh manufactures the HET A1 as well as the new Palletized Load System (PLS A1) and Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT A4) as part of the Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV).

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit www.oshkoshdefense.com.

Oshkosh Defense
08.07.2009