International MaxxPro

International M1224 MaxxPro MRAP
MaxxPro
TypeMRAP Category 1 & 2
Service history
Used bySee operators
WarsWar in Afghanistan
War in Iraq (2013-2017)
Syrian Civil War
Russo-Ukrainian War
Production history
DesignerInternational Truck/Plasan
Designed2007
ManufacturerInternational Truck
Produced2007–present
No. built9,000[1]
Specifications
MassCAT I:
28,000–29,500 lbs (12.7–13.4 t)
CAT II:
30,000–32,000 lbs (13.6–14.5 t)[2]
Length21.17–23.5 ft (6.5–7.2 m)
Width8.25 ft(2.5 m)
Height10 ft (3 m)
Crew3–7

Engine9.3L, 570 cubic inches MaxxForce D9.3I6 I6[3]
330 hp (250 kW) @ 2,100 rpm; 375 hp (280 kW) in Plus and Dash variants
Power/weight18.9–20 hp/US ton
Payload capacity3,650–11,150 lbs (1.6–5 t)
TransmissionAllison 3000 5-speed automatic
Suspension4×4, wheeled semi-elliptical leaf springs
Ground clearance14" (0.35 m)
Steering
system
58–68 ft (18–21 m) turning circle

The International M1224 MaxxPro MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) is an armored fighting vehicle designed by American company Navistar International's subsidiary Navistar Defense along with the Israeli Plasan Sasa, who designed and manufactures the vehicle's armor.[4] The vehicle was designed to take part in the US military's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle program, led by the US Marine Corps, as well as a similar US Army-led Medium Mine Protected Vehicle program.[5]

MRAPs are categorized as category 1 or category 2, depending on usage and passenger compartment space, and Navistar produces the MaxxPro in both sizes, although the vast majority of those sold have been category 1 MRAPs. The MaxxPro Plus model comes with dual rear wheels for increased load carrying capacity, such as an ambulance or EFP protected variant. The latest model produced is the MaxxPro Dash, which is a smaller and lighter category 1 model. Both the Plus and Dash models use the MaxxForce 10 engine with 375 hp, in place of the DT 530 with 330 hp, used in the original base model produced.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference upgrade was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Wojdyla, Ben (8 February 2008). "Chicago Auto Show: International MaxxPro". Jalopnik. Archived from the original on 11 February 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2008.
  3. ^ "D9.3I6 – MaxxForce&trade". Archived from the original on 25 May 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  4. ^ "$200M+ to Plasan to Armor MaxxPro MRAPs". Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2008.
  5. ^ "More MRAPs: Navistar's MaxxPro Maintains the Pole Position". Archived from the original on 4 June 2007. Retrieved 1 June 2007.