The Pentagon ordered $1 billion worth of the MaxxPro vehicle from Navistar International.
Here's what Navistar had to say about it:
The MaxxPro(TM) XL, powered by an International MaxxForce(TM) turbocharged diesel engine, was designed around the following:
Here's what Navistar had to say about it:
The MaxxPro(TM) XL, powered by an International MaxxForce(TM) turbocharged diesel engine, was designed around the following:
-- Crew survivability. International's MaxxPro(TM) XL features unique and advanced armoring and design technology to protect occupants on the battlefield from today's threats.
-- Mission accomplishment. International designed the MaxxPro(TM) XL vehicle with protection, versatility and reliability in mind.
-- Capability for immediate high rate of production. As one of the largest commercial truck and engine manufacturers, International has a dedicated integration facility for military vehicle production and is able to rapidly ramp up production to meet the military's desired levels.
-- Ease of service and superior life cycle value. It is vital for U.S. forces on the battlefield to get vehicles maintained and returned to action as quickly as possible. International's MRAP vehicles were designed with operational readiness in mind. Commonality and utilization of readily available and well proven truck components helps reduce the logistical footprint for parts and service which maximizes uptime.
(Navistar.com)
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