The FMTV's origins trace back to a U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command requirements document issued in 1983 for a Medium Tactical Truck (MTT), the intended replacement for the in-service 2.5-ton truck.

Nov 24, 2017 · Oshkosh Defence developed the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) to meet a range of mission needs of the US Army combat support initiative. The FMTV can be used to transport troops and supplies, and recover disabled vehicles and weapon systems, as well as for line-haul operations.

FMTV enhances tactical mobility and is strategically deployable in C-5, C-17 and C-130 aircraft (excluding wrecker). It reduces the Army’s logistical footprint by providing commonality of parts...

Jan 21, 2021 · Upgraded FMTV, both four and six-wheel variants, have resumed government testing after running into problems requiring some redesign in 2020. (Oshkosh)

Nov 8, 2018 · All FMTV variants were built to be capable of airlift in C-130 aircraft. Cargo variants are Chinook (CH-47) helicopter sling-load-capable, and there are variants specifically designed to be deliverable by low-velocity airdrop to meet the needs of airborne operations.

FMTV A2 are an integration of commercially based components and a continuation of the same capabilities and interfaces available with the existing FMTV fleet. The design incorporates a set of hardware and software improvements, upgrades to expand truck capabilities, and includes: • Increased cargo-carrying capacity. Earlier models of the

Mar 8, 2018 · After more than 20 years of production, the U.S. Army is now soliciting proposals for a significant reworking of the FMTV design. Denoted as the FMTV A2, the specification calls for improvements in mobility, engine output, and occupant protection.

Composed of both 2.5-ton 4x4 light medium tactical vehi-cle (LMTV) and 5-ton 6x6 medium tac-tical vehicle (MTV) payload-class vehi-cles and their associated trailers, the FMTV provides a single acquisition program designed to yield a logistically significant degree of component com-monality among variants.

The FMTV Program was structured to acquire 85,401 medium tactical vehicles by FY 2021. The Army estimated that the total cost of the Program would be $16.3 billion (then-year dollars).

These upgrades include: adjustable suspension system, increased payload, improved ride quality, electronic stability control, and an underbody protection kit. The FMTV A2 Family of Vehicles (FoV) consists of the following light and medium variants that operate on- and of-road.