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M1240/M1240A1 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV)
Specifications
Country of Origin/Used by: | USA |
First Produced/Service Dates: | 2009 |
Manufactured by: | Oshkosh Defense |
Crew: | 4+1 Gunner |
Armament: |
(1) M2HB .50 cal Heavy Machine Gun, M240 7.62mm MG,
M249 5.56mm MG, Mk 19/Mk 47 40mm Grenade Launcher
OR TOW ATGM. Can Also mount the Common Remotely Operated Weapons System
(CROWS) 2. |
Engine: |
(6) Cylinder Turbo-Diesel (Catepillar C7) |
Miscellaneous Info: |
The M-ATV was designed as a more capable temporary replacement (until the availability of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) to US Military's fleet of up-armored HMMWV's, which were quickly aging and also found to be lacking in performance in hostile environments such as Afghanistan and Iraq. The vehicles were also envisioned to be a highly protected, but more a maneuverable alternative to the larger, more cumbersome MRAP fleet in use. The M-ATV uses the proven and very capable chassis and TAK-4 suspension, which has been used in the USMC's Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) truck series. The first version of the M-ATV's in US Military service were subsequently designated M1240. Due to the IED threat encountered in Afghanistan, later vehicles were fittted with the Underbody Improvement Kit package (C-Kit Armor) and designated M1240A1. Other armor packages subsequently fitted to the M-ATV series include EFP Add-on Kits to defeat explosively formed penetrators and RPG Protection Kits (Q-Net Armor) to protect the vehicles against rocket propelled grenades. Other M-ATV variants in service with the US Military include the M1245 SOCOM Special Forces Vehicle and M-ATV Tactical Ambulance, both put into service in 2010. In addition, Oshkosh Defense has also produced other variants of the M-ATV and hopes they will find a place in the US Military arsenal. The vehicles are the 2.5 Ton Cargo Carrier and Multi-Mission Vehicle (MMV). The MMV is available in (4) four configurations: Command & Control, Reconnaissance, TOW ITAS and Troop Carrier. |
Data Sheet Available: | M-ATV Base Model Sales Brochure (Oshkosh Defense) |
Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |
M-ATV Family Product Brochure | Oshkosh Defense |
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Slideshow Presentation (2011) | US Department of Defense's Joint Program Office-MRAP via Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
M-ATV Photo | 15th Brigade Support Battalion- 2nd Brigade Combat Team - US 1st Cavalry Division |
M-ATV Photos | Anthony Basso (USMC) - North Carolina, USA |
M-ATV Photos | Joel Gewirtz - Northbrook, IL USA |
M-ATV Photos | Oshkosh Defense Website |
M-ATV Photo | William Testaert - Brussels, Belgium |
M-ATV Photo (2016: Multinational Force & Observers - Sinai, Egypt) | U.S. Army vi Joe Trevithick |
M-ATV Photos | Ian Young - Great Britain |
M-ATV & M1114 HMMWV Photo | U.S. Department of Defense |
M-ATV & M1151 HMMWV Photo | U.S. Army |
M-ATV Ambulance Product Brochure | Oshkosh Defense |
M-ATV Ambulance Photos | Oshkosh Defense |
M-ATV Ambulance Photos | Ian Young |
M-ATV with M230LF 30mm Lightweight Chain Gun Photo (Live Fire Demonstration) | Oshkosh Defense |
M-ATV 6x6 Technology Demonstrator (2015 Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition) | U.S. Army Research, Development & Engineering Command via Joe Trevithick - Arlington, Virginia USA |
References Available
Online
Reference | Source/Provider |
M-ATV Information & Photos | Global Security.Org |
M-ATV Information & Photos | Miltiary Today.Com |
M-ATV Information & Photos | Oshkosh Defense Website |
M-ATV Photos | Tank-Masters.DE Website |
Printed
Reference | Author |
"Beating the Blast" (Build Review of the Kinetic Models M-ATV Kit) (November 2012 Issue of Airfix Model World Magazine) | Paul Cawte |
IED Hunters In Detail: US Army Route Clearance Vehicles (Wings & Wheels Publications) | J. DeRosa, R. Jankasek, B. Weber & P. Winnepenninckx |
M-ATV and RG-31 MRAP Walkaround Photo Reference CD-ROM | Robert Skipper (available directly from author via e-mail) |
M-ATV MRAP In Detail (Wings & Wheels Publishing) | Ralph Zwilling, et al. |
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Ralph Zwilling & Jeffrey Derosa |
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Ralph Zwilling |
Special Forces Land Vehicles: MRAP's, Motorcycles & All-Terrain Vehicles (Amber Books) | Alexander Stillwell |
U.S. Army and Marine Corps MRAPS (Osprey Publishing) | 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 |
M-ATV Model Kit (#?) | Border Model | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Contains Full Interior. Coming soon as of June 2021. |
M-ATV Utility Vehicle Model Kit (?#) | Hobby Boss | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Coming soon as of June 2021. |
M-ATV Model Kit (K61007) Model Kit Review by David Haugh. Photos of the model via Kinetic can be seen here. |
Kinetic Models | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
M-ATV MRAP Model Kit (PH35001) | Panda Hobby | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
M-ATV MRAP with CROWS RWS Model Kit (PH35007) | Panda Hobby | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
M1240A1 M-ATV MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle Model Kit (PH35027) | Panda Hobby | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
M1240 M-ATV MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle Model Kit (72005) | Riich Models | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
M1240A1 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle Model Kit (5032) | Ryefield Model | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
M1240A1 M-ATV w/ M152 CROWS II (with Full Interior) Model Kit (5052) | Ryefield Model | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
M-ATV Model Kit (00930) | Trumpeter | 1/16 | Injection Molded Plastic. Originally announced by Merit Productions, but ultimately released by Trumpeter. |
M-ATV Model Kit (FF35009) | Vajra Miniatures | 1/35 | Multi-Media. |
Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
M-ATV WINT-A with EQ. Accessory Set (T35150) | Black Dog | 1/35 | Resin. |
M-ATV WINT-B with EQ. Accessory Set (T35151) | Black Dog | 1/35 | Resin. |
US M-ATV Sagged Wheel Set (BL16001K) | Blast Models | 1/16 | Resin; For the Trumpeter Model kit. |
US M-ATV Sagged Wheel Set (BL35174K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Resin; For the Panda Hobby Model kits. |
US M-ATV CROWS II RWS Conversion (BL35176K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For the Panda Hobby Model kit (PH35001). |
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 |
US M-ATV "Spark+" Mine Roller (BL35188K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | For the Panda Hobby Model Kits. |
US M-ATV Custom Bumper (Afghanistan) (BL35211) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Resin. For the Panda Hobby Model Kits. |
MRAP Antenna Mount with "Fall-Over System" (BL35212) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Resin. |
Modern MRAP "Medium" Tow Bars (BL35231K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Resin. |
US M-ATV MRAP Sagged Wheel Set (DW35023) | DEF Model | 1/35 | Resin; For the Panda Hobby Model kits. |
US M-ATV MRAP Sagged Wheel Set (DW35029) | DEF Model | 1/35 | Resin; For the Kinetic Models kits. |
M-ATV MRAP Mirrors (M357150) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Panda Hobby Kits; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
SPARK II Mine Roller for the M1240 MATV MRAP | Panda Hobby | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic; For the Panda kit. |
M1240 M-ATV Road Wheels (RE35-437) | PanzerArt | 1/35 | Resin. |
M-ATV Wheel Set Number 3 (RMA35226) |
Real Model |
1/35 |
Resin |
M-ATV Bulged Wheel Set (RMA 35227) |
Real Model |
1/35 |
Resin |
M-ATV MRAP Engine Set (RMA35263) | Real Model | 1/35 | Resin; For the Panda Models kits. |
M-ATV 16.0XR20 Resin Wheels (1001) | Ryefield Model | 1/35 | Resin; For Rye Field Model Kit #5032 |
MRAP (M-ATV) Radio Set (#1002) | Ryefield Model | 1/35 | Resin; For Rye Field Model Kit #5032 |
M1240A1 M-ATV (M153 CROWS II) Upgrade Set (2010) | Ryefield Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Parts and Photo-Etch Brass. For Rye Field Model kit #5052 |
M1240A1 M-ATV (M153 CROWS II) Upgrade Set 2 (2012) | Ryefield Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Parts and Photo-Etch Brass. For Rye Field Model kit #5052 |
M-ATV Lense and Tail light Set (SKP156) | SKP Model | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For Panda Model 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. |
US M-ATV MRAP w/CROWS II RWS Detail Set (PE35744) | Voyager Models | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For Panda Model Kit (PH35007). |
US M-ATV MRAP Detail Set (PE35745) | Voyager Models | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For Panda Model Kit (PH35001). |
US M-ATV MRAP Road Wheel Set - Pattern 1 (PEA291) | Voyager Models | 1/35 | Resin. |
Model Photos
Reference | Source/Provider |