Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles

FMTV
An Oshkosh-produced M1083 A1P2 5-ton MTV in A-kit configuration
TypeFamily of 4×4 and 6×6 tactical trucks with 2.5-ton, 5-ton, 9-ton and 10-ton payload (U.S. tons)[1]
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1996–present
Used byUnited States Army and others (see Operators)
Production history
DesignerSteyr of Austria (original); Stewart & Stevenson for FMTV requirement. IP of the FMTV is owned by U.S. government
Designed1988 (for FMTV requirement by Stewart & Stevenson)
Manufacturer
  • Stewart & Stevenson (original)
  • Armor Holdings (acquired Stewart & Stevenson)
  • BAE Systems (acquired Armor Holdings)
  • Oshkosh Corporation (current; won rebuy competition)[2]
Produced1982–present
No. builtBAE Systems and legacy companies – 74,000 trucks and trailers Oshkosh Defense – 40,500 trucks and trailers as of August 2021 (production continues)
Variants(full details and National Stock Numbers (NSNs) in main text)
  • M1078 (LMTV Cargo)
  • M1079 (LMTV Van)
  • M1080 (LMTV Chassis (3.9 m))
  • M1081 (LMTV Cargo-airdrop LVAD)
  • M1082 (LMTV Trailer)
  • M1083 (MTV Cargo)
  • M1084 (MTV Cargo with MHE)
  • M1085 (MTV Long Wheelbase Cargo)
  • M1086 (MTV Long Wheelbase Cargo with MHE)
  • M1087 (MTV Expansible Van)
  • M1088 (MTV Tractor)
  • M1089 (MTV Wrecker)
  • M1090 (MTV Dump)
  • M1091 (MTV 1,500 gallon Fuel Tanker)
  • M1092 (MTV Chassis (4.1 m))
  • M1093 (MTV Cargo-airdrop LVAD)
  • M1094 (MTV Dump-airdrop LVAD)
  • M1095 (MTV Trailer)
  • M1096 (MTV Long Wheelbase (4.5 m) Chassis)
  • M1140 (HIMARS, launcher chassis)
  • M1147 (Trailer, FMTV Load Handling System)
  • M1148 (Load handling system, 8 metric tonnes)
  • M1157 (10-ton dump)
  • XM1160 (10-ton MEADS air defence chassis (5.5 m wheelbase))
  • Mongoose Mobile Launcher Chassis (MLC) (cancelled)
  • M1273 (MTV 10-ton chassis)
M1078A1P2 2.5-ton LMTV cargo[1]
Specifications
Mass10,390 kg (22,904 lbs) (curb w/fuel); 2,268 kg (5000 lbs) (payload)
Length6.739 m (22.1 feet)
Width2.438 m (7.99 feet)
Height2.83 m (9.28 feet)
Crew2

Armora-kit/b-kit; U.S. Army Long Term Armor Strategy (LTAS) compliant
EngineCaterpillar (CAT) C7, 7.2-liter, 6-cylinder inline water-cooled diesel developing 275 hp (EPA 2007)
Payload capacityrated at 2.5 U.S. tons
TransmissionAllison 3700 SP 7-speed automatic with integral single speed transfer case
SuspensionParabolic tapered leaf springs and telescopic shock-absorbers
Fuel capacity212 litres (56 US Gallons)
Operational
range
483 km (300 miles)
Maximum speed 94 km/h (58 mph)
Steering
system
Power-assisted, front axle
M1083A1P2 5-ton MTV cargo[1]
Specifications
Mass11,280 kg (24,870 lbs) (curb w/fuel); 4,535 kg (10,000 lbs) (payload)
Length7.272 m
Width2.438 m
Height2.83 m
Crew2

Armora-kit/b-kit; U.S. Army Long Term Armor Strategy (LTAS) compliant
EngineCaterpillar (CAT) C7, 7.2-liter, 6-cylinder inline water-cooled diesel developing 330 hp (EPA 2007)
Payload capacityRated at 5 U.S. tons
TransmissionAllison 3700 SP 7-speed automatic with integral single speed transfer case
SuspensionParabolic tapered leaf springs (inverted on rear bogies), telescopic shock-absorbers and an anti-roll bar on rear bogie
Fuel capacity212 litres
Operational
range
483 km
Maximum speed 94 km/h
Steering
system
Power-assisted, front axle

The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) are a series of military vehicles based upon a common chassis, varying by payload and mission requirements. The FMTV is derived from the Austrian Steyr 12M18 truck, but substantially modified to meet United States Army requirements. These include a minimum 50 percent U.S. content.[3][4]

There were originally 17 FMTV variants—four variants in the nominal 2.5 U.S. ton payload class, designated Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV), and 13 variants with a nominal 5 U.S. ton payload rating, called Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV).[5]

Since the first FMTVs were fielded in January 1996, the family has been expanded and the overall design enhanced considerably. The FMTV was originally manufactured by Stewart & Stevenson (1996–2006), then by Armor Holdings (2006–2007), next by BAE Systems Platforms & Services. Since 2011 it has been manufactured by Oshkosh Corporation.[3]

  1. ^ a b c "FMTV Literature". Oshkosh Defense. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  2. ^ "FMTVs". Oshkosh Defense. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV)". IHS Jane's. Archived from the original on 15 March 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  4. ^ "About the FMTV". Joakim Kasper Oestergaard Balle III. 18 May 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  5. ^ "FMTV". Oshkosh Defense. Retrieved 20 November 2015.