DTN News: U.S. Army And Oshkosh Defense Start Preproduction Efforts For The New Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET A1)

DTN News: U.S. Army And Oshkosh Defense Start Preproduction Efforts For The New Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET A1)

*Source: DTN News / Oshkosh Corporation

(NSI News Source Info) OSHKOSH, Wis. - July 10, 2009: Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), 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.

This superior heavy equipment transporter produced by Oshkosh is the primary hauler for the M1A1 main battle tank, armored fighting vehicles, recovery vehicles, self-propelled howitzers and construction equipment. The six-person cab assures that your crews arrive for the mission well rested and ready for action. This highly mobile tractor delivers equipment and crew when and where needed. A critical element in any battle. Get crews and equipment into battle at peak readiness with the HET M1070 A1 from Oshkosh.

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). About Oshkosh DefenseOshkosh 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. About Oshkosh CorporationOshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, BAI®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, Kiggen™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com. ®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.