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The M-ATV (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles) developed by BAE Systems’ U.S. Combat Systems (USCS) line of business is the product of more than 30-months of mine-protected light tactical vehicle development. This USCS M-ATV has completed thousands of test miles and scores of blast and ballistic tests.

“This vehicle has the survivability of an MRAP and the mobility of a HMMWV,” said Matt Riddle, Vice President and General Manager of USCS. “It has the optimum capabilities needed by our troops in Afghanistan.”

The vehicle drew on the developmental experience of the nine RG-33 MRAP variants, providing the same level of armored protection at a reduced vehicle weight. The company quickly designed, developed, produced and fielded over 2,000 RG-33 vehicles from 2007 to 2008 to meet the urgent government need for armored tactical vehicles.

With a curb weight of less than 9 tons and an incredibly high power-to-weight ratio, this USCS M-ATV offers better dash and slope speeds than any other ground vehicle in the U.S. inventory. The vehicle has a low center of gravity to prevent roll-overs and ensure maximum off-road mobility.

The vehicle features a rugged, commercial turbo-charged diesel V8 engine with a top speed of 80 mph and best-in-class fuel economy. It features a fully independent suspension that ensures superior mobility over rocky and steep terrain when compared to the standard straight axle systems of traditional MRAP vehicles. It also generates 10 kilowatts of vehicle host power and an additional 20 kilowatts of power for export and mission equipment.

The company’s USCS business is a leader in the creation and fielding of combat vehicles, including the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the M113, the RG-33 series, MRAPs, the Medium Mine Protected Vehicle, and the Amphibious Assault Vehicle, and is the lead developer on several of the ground combat vehicles for the U.S. Army’s Future Combat Systems.

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