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2017-04-02

Oshkosh Defence Displays Modern Battlefield Vehicles

Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently showcased its fully integrated Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Global Force Symposium.

After years of U.S. Government testing, the Oshkosh JLTV Family of Vehicles is recognised as the most capable light tactical vehicles ever built, providing troops with the payload, performance and protection they need for current and future battlefields. Built with the future in mind, the JLTV takes lessons learned from past conflicts to prepare for threats unknown.

The JLTV on display was outfitted with the PROTECTOR LW 30, the latest member of the Kongsberg Remote Weapon Station product family. It is a derivative of the M153 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), specifically designed to accommodate the Orbital ATK M230LF, 30 mm (x 113) DC driven (motor) cannon. This system display demonstrates the vehicle’s ability to support increased lethality without compromising its mobility, performance or protection.

Focus on PROTECTOR

The PROTECTOR Family of Remote Weapon Stations are systems suitable for any mission whether on land or at sea, on mobile or static platforms for remote operation of payloads ranging from small calibre weapons to medium calibre automatic cannons. The system is modular, and all of the different variants of the PROTECTOR RWS share the same baseline technology.

It allows soldiers to operate from a protected position using stabilised precision optics and laser to observe, detect and engage targets with increased accuracy and reduced collateral damage. The feature of the PROTECTOR’s aim and fire function is the ‘Detached Line of Sight’. It enables the gunner to keep his sights on target, independent of the ballistic solution for the weapon and ammunition in use. PROTECTOR is a mature and proven product based on millions of hours of operational experience in combat zones combined with a close cooperation with defence forces worldwide. It is currently in full-scale production and is qualified for global operations.

The PROTECTOR with non-lethal effectors, closes a capability gap in peace keeping, peace enforcement and humanitarian operations as well as todays asymmetric warfare.

The capabilities enable soldiers to fulfil the major tenet of counterinsurgency warfare “First protect the population”, providing flexible options from shine to shoot as dictated by the rules of engagement and local situation.

M230LF Chain Gun

The 30mm M230LF is a more capable version of the 30mm cannon featured on the Apache helicopter and is a member of the Chain Gun family of externally powered, combat-reliable conventional automatic weapons. The M230LF boasts a DC drive motor with a firing rate of 200 rounds per minute. Other features include an anti-hangfire system, extended-length barrel for enhanced muzzle velocity and a delinking feeder that allows the use of linked ammunition. The M230LF is ideal for use on ground vehicles and patrol boats.

TAK-4 Suspension Systems

The Oshkosh TAK-4 family of independent suspension systems increases vehicle mobility, ride quality, off-road speeds and load-carrying capacity, as well as lowers life-cycle costs. They have been tested and proven on a full range of light, medium, MRAP and heavy platforms, providing unparalleled performance on every mission. First used on the U.S. Marine Corps Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR), the Oshkosh TAK-4 family of independent suspension systems sets Oshkosh apart as the leader in off-road military mobility and has been applied to more than 25,000 tactical wheeled vehicles.

The JLTV Family of Vehicles was designed from the ground up to provide new levels of protected mobility in the light vehicle class, while supporting advanced networking, C4ISR suites and increased firepower.

Photos:www.Oshkosh.com

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