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M1224 MaxxPro MRAP/M1224A1 Maxx Pro MEAP Protected Vehicle
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MaxxPro MRAP
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | United States (and a few others) |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 2007 |
| Manufactured by: | International Military & Government, LLC (Became NAVISTAR Defense) |
| Crew: | 2+7 |
| Armament: | Turret: (1) 5.56mm machine gun, 7.62mm mg, 12.7mm heavy machine gun or 40mm automatic grenade launcher. |
| Engine: | 6-Cylinder Turbo-Diesel (MaxxForce D8.7I6) |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The MaxxPro (M1224) was the first vehicle produced in
the International Military & Government, LLC (IMG)/ NAVISTAR series of
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles which are based on the
Workstar Model 7000 truck chassis. The vehicle is
classified as a Category 1 MRAP; that classification being the smallest vehicles (by weight, size
and troop capacity) of
the three (3) classes of MRAP vehicles.
Features that help to visually identify the Maxx Pro version are:
vertical armored radiator slats, single air vents on the sides of the hood,
dual air screens behind the front doors and single rear wheels.
Very soon after the MaxxPro went into action, it was quickly determined that they needed additional armor protection to defeat enemy IED attacks; most notably explosively formed penetrators. The MaxxPro vehicles were then fitted with new company designed passive applique' armor packages developed in line with the USMC's MRAP Expedient Armor Program (MEAP). To differentiate the uparmored vehicles from the originals, they were referred to as Maxx Pro MEAP Protected vehicles (sometimes simply as "MEAP's") and officially designated the M1224A1. Shortly after the uparmored MEAP Protected vehicles appeared, it became apparent that the current MaxxPro design was not sufficent to handle the considerable additional weight of the applique' armor for an extended period of time, nor accomodate future armor upgrades. Therefore, a replacement was quickly needed, and as a result NAVISTAR developed the upgraded M1234 MaxxPro Plus MRAP. Subsequent vehicles in the same family are the M1235 MaxxPro Dash and M1235A1 Dash DXM MRAP's. As a side note: Right after the creation of the basic MaxxPro in 2008, IMG also designed and built the MaxxPro XL (Category 2) vehicle to fulfill the duties of a Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response Vehicle (JERRV). Although longer and larger, it was built using the same MaxxPro Chassis and automotive components and saw very limited service (16 vehicles). |
| Data Sheet Available: |
Maxx Pro Vehicle Series Product Brochure
(NAVISTAR Defense) |
Photos/Documents
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Photos (1-28 Infantry Battalion of the 1st (US Infantry) Division) | SSGT Mike Belue - Iraq |
| M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Vehicle Photos | Paul Cote' - AMPS Anchorage, AK USA |
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M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Vehicle Photos |
Navistar Defense |
| M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Vehicle Photos | US Army |
| M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Vehicle Photos | US Department of Defense |
| M1224A1 MaxxPro MEAP Protected Vehicle Photos | Keith Ross - Oklahoma, USA |
| M1224A1 MaxxPro MEAP Protected Vehicle Photos | US Army |
|
Mine
Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Slideshow Presentation (2011) |
US Department of Defense's Joint Program Office-MRAP via Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Information & Photos | Army Guide Website |
| M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Information & Photos | Army Recognition.Com Website |
| MaxxPro MRAP Information & Photos | Army Technology.Com Website |
| M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Information & Photos | Navistar Defense Website |
| M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Photos (via Ken Erickson) | Prime Portal Website |
| M1224 MaxxPro MRAP Photos | Tank-Masters.DE Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
|
MaxxPro: A Visual History of the MaxxPro Mine
Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (Ampersand Group, Inc.) Book Review by Alan Crawford |
John Adams-Graf with David Doyle |
| Maxx Pro MRAP: In Detail (2nd Reworked
Issue) (G063) (Wings & Wheels Publications) |
Ralph Zwilling and Radim Jankasek, et al. |
| MRAP: Modern U.S. Army Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (Tankograd Publishing) | Carl Schulze |
| "MRAP Pt 1" Military Machines International Magazine (September 2008 Issue) | Shaun Connors |
| MRAP Walkaround Photo Reference CD-ROM: Part I | Robert Skipper (available directly from author via e-mail) |
| "Reaping the Benefits" (February 2011) Issue of Military Machines International Magazine | Kuno Gross |
|
Book Review by Patrick Keenan - Editor |
Ralph Zwilling & Mike Collins |
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Mike Guardia |
| U.S. MRAP's: In Action (Squadron Signal Publications) | John Adams-Graf |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| MaxxPro Model Kit (K61011) Photos of the model via manufacturer can be seen here. Model Kit Review by Patrick Keenan can be seen here. |
Kinetic Model | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Maxx Pro (Cat. 1) MRAP Model Kit (M72199) | Armada Hobby | 1/72 | Greek Vehicle; Resin and Photo-Etched Details. |
| Maxx Pro MRAP Model Kit (M72200) | Armada Hobby | 1/72 | Resin and Photo-Etched Details. |
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Bronco Models | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| MaxxPro MRAP Model kit (LF1235) | Legends Productions | 1/35 | Multi-Media. |
| M1224 Maxx Pro MRAP Model Kit | Galaxy Hobby | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| M1224 Maxx Pro MRAP w/O-GPK Turret Model Kit (GH72A03) | Galaxy Hobby | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| M1224A1 MaxxPro MEAP Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle w/MRAP Expedient Armor Program Model Kit (GH72A04) | Galaxy Hobby | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Maxx Pro MRAP Model Kit (00931) | Trumpeter Models | 1/16 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| US 4x4 MRAP Accessory Set (T35158) | Black Dog | 1/35 | Resin; For the Kinetic Model Kits' offering. The set includes add-armor to change the base kit into the M1224A1 MEAP. |
| MRAP Accessory Set (BL35180K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Generic set for all models |
| US MRAP Radio Set (BL35181K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Generic set for all models |
| MRAP Antenna Mount with "Fall-Over System" (BL35212) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Modern MRAP HID/LED Light Bars (BL35226K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Resin. |
| M1224 Maxx Pro MRAP Sagged Wheel Set (DW35106) | DEF Model | 1/35 | Resin; For the Bronco Model Kit |
|
MaxxPro 4x4 MRAP Mirrors (M357997) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Legends Productions Kit; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
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MaxxPro 4x4 MRAP Mirrors (M357158) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Kinetic Models Kit; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
| 4x4 (MaxxPro) MRAP Weighted Wheel Set (LF1287) | Legends Productions | 1/35 | Resin; For Kinetic Models Kit. |
| MaxxPro Wheel Set (RM35273) | Real Model | 1/35 | Resin |
| 4x4 (MaxxPro) MRAP Detail Set (ME-35025) | Tetra Model Works | 1/35 | Photo Etched Brass; For Kinetic Models Kit. |
| "Polish Army Vehicles On Foreign Missions - Vol. 1" Decal Set (35D50) | Toro Model | 1/35 | Decals. Covers the BRDM-2 M96lk, BRDM-2 Zbik, Cougar 4x4 MRAP, M1114 HMMWV, M-ATV and Maxx Pro MRAP. |
| "Polish Army Vehicles On Foreign Missions - Vol. 1" Decal Set (72D42) | Toro Model | 1/72 | Decals. Covers the BRDM-2 M96lk, BRDM-2 Zbik, Cougar 4x4 MRAP, M1114 HMMWV, M-ATV and Maxx Pro MRAP. |
| Modern US 4X4 MRAP MaxxPro Armored Fighting Vehicle Detail Set (with antenna base) (PE35682) | Voyager Models | 1/35 | Photo-Etched Brass; For Kinetic Models Kit. |
| US 4X4 MRAP MaxxPro Armored Fighting Vehicle Road Wheels (PEA339) | Voyager Model | 1/35 | Resin; For Kinetic Models Kit. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
