The next-generation ARFF vehicle provides
off-road firefighting capabilities
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK)
company, today will begin the Production and Deployment Phase of
the P-19 Replacement (P-19R) Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF)
vehicle program for the U.S. Marine Corps. Oshkosh was awarded the
P-19R contract in May 2013 and has since successfully completed all
required government development testing and evaluation and
readiness reviews required to move the program through Milestone C
approval and into Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP).
Oshkosh achieves another on-time,
on-budget program for the U.S. Marine Corps with its P-19R ARFF
vehicle. (Photo: Business Wire)
Oshkosh was awarded a delivery order under the P-19R contract to
supply the first LRIP vehicles to support Production Verification
Testing (PVT). Oshkosh will begin P-19R production this month with
vehicles slated for delivery to PVT beginning in November 2015.
The P-19R contract awarded to Oshkosh extends through 2018 with
the purpose of replacing the P-19A fleet, which was first fielded
in 1984 and is reaching the end of its service life. The
next-generation P-19R will give Marines greater off-road
capability, speed and transportability for a full range of
firefighting missions.
“The Oshkosh P-19R is backed by our company’s unique combination
of industry leading off-road military vehicle and ARFF expertise,
providing Marines with the latest innovative technology whether
they’re at a military base or an expeditionary airfield,” said John
Bryant, senior vice president of defense programs for Oshkosh
Defense. “Consistent with our strong track record of delivering
programs on-schedule and on-budget, we’re proud to deliver the new
P-19R capabilities and safety that Marines need for future
fire-emergency missions.”
The P-19R vehicle is the reliable, state-of-the-art solution
built to help firefighting crews effectively respond and carry out
the mission. The P-19R delivers unprecedented levels of performance
and acceleration with its 600 horsepower engine that allows for
speeds up to 70 mph. It is crucial that Marines have the ability to
respond quickly to missions regardless of off-road or on-road
environments.
The Oshkosh® P-19R achieves “gold standard” performance in
off-road environments with the Oshkosh’s TAK-4® independent
suspension system. This technology has been used on more than
20,000 military-class vehicles, and delivers 16 inches of
independent wheel travel to provide greater all-terrain performance
for off-runway emergencies. In addition, the TAK-4 system provides
the payload capacity needed to carry 1,000 gallons of water, 130
gallons of foam agent, and 500 lbs of Halotron auxiliary
firefighting agent. The roof and bumper turrets combined, will
discharge up to 750 gallons per minute.
In addition to TAK-4, the Oshkosh P-19R is equipped with
Oshkosh’s Command Zone™, an integrated control and diagnostics
system. This fully-automated system provides access to vital
vehicle information, and allows Marines to repair and troubleshoot
vehicles, view real-time performance data and remotely access
diagnostics information. The P-19R is also outfitted with advanced
Striker® firefighting systems from Oshkosh Airport Products Group,
the industry-leading ARFF vehicle producer.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a leading provider of tactical wheeled
vehicles and life cycle sustainment services. For decades Oshkosh
has been mobilizing military and security forces around the globe
by offering a full portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly
protected military vehicles to support our customers’ missions. In
addition, Oshkosh offers advanced technologies and vehicle
components such as TAK-4® independent suspension systems, TerraMax®
unmanned ground vehicle solutions, Command Zone™ integrated control
and diagnostics system, and ProPulse® diesel electric and on-board
vehicle power solutions, to provide our customers with a technical
edge as they fulfill their missions. Every Oshkosh vehicle is
backed by a team of defense industry experts and complete range of
sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness and
performance. Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company
(NYSE: OSK).
To learn more about Oshkosh Defense, please visit us at
www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire
& emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle
bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services
products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®,
Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh
products are valued worldwide by rental companies, concrete
placement and refuse businesses, fire & emergency departments,
municipal and airport services and defense forces, where high
quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term
value are paramount. For more information, visit
www.oshkoshcorporation.com
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are
trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These
factors include the cyclical nature of the Company’s access
equipment, commercial and fire & emergency markets, which are
particularly impacted by the strength of U.S. and European
economies; the strength of emerging market growth and projected
adoption rates of work at height machinery; the expected level and
timing of DoD and international defense customer procurement of
products and services and funding thereof; risks related to
reductions in government expenditures in light of U.S. defense
budget pressures, sequestration and an uncertain DoD tactical
wheeled vehicle strategy, including the Company’s ability to
successfully manage the cost reductions required as a result of
lower customer orders in the defense segment; the Company’s ability
to win a U.S. Joint Light Tactical Vehicle production contract
award and international defense contract awards; the Company’s
ability to increase prices to raise margins or offset higher input
costs; increasing commodity and other raw material costs,
particularly in a sustained economic recovery; risks related to
facilities expansion, consolidation and alignment, including the
amounts of related costs and charges and that anticipated cost
savings may not be achieved; global economic uncertainty, which
could lead to additional impairment charges related to many of the
Company’s intangible assets and/or a slower recovery in the
Company’s cyclical businesses than Company or equity market
expectations; risks related to the collectability of receivables,
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markets; the cost of any warranty campaigns related to the
Company’s products; risks related to production or shipment delays
arising from quality or production issues; risks associated with
international operations and sales, including foreign currency
fluctuations and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act;
the Company’s ability to comply with complex laws and regulations
applicable to U.S. government contractors; the impact of severe
weather or natural disasters that may affect the Company, its
suppliers or its customers; cyber security risks and costs of
defending against, mitigating and responding to a data security
breach; and risks related to the Company’s ability to successfully
execute on its strategic road map and meet its long-term financial
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conference call, if at all.
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Oshkosh DefenseJennifer Christiansen, 920-966-5635Vice
President, Business
Developmentjchristiansen@defense.oshkoshcorp.com
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