International MXT News **MXT Limited Unveiled (page 2)**
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International MXT News **MXT Limited Unveiled (page 2)**
Humvee Out, International MXT In the Army? - - by Marty Padgett - - Source: The Car Connection
A quiet revolution is underway in the sourcing of military vehicles and the International Truck & Engine Corp. ofChicago is hoping that its new $69,900 MXT 4X4 can fit into the mix. "The new MXT is a symbol of our company's commitment to breaking through into new markets," said Dee Kapur, president of International Truck Group. Kapur said that International has been asked to provide prototypes of the truck to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Defense for use by agencies such as the U.S. Border Patrol, the U.S. Army, and other services. Kapur also confirmed that International also has won one contract from the DOD to build a prototype for a vehicle that would eventually become the replacement for the U.S. Army's fleet of Humvees. Lockheed Martin also won a contract to build a prototype. But AM General of South Bend, Ind., appears to have been shut out of the competition, which is being refereed by the U.S. Army's Tank & Automotive Command in Warren, Mich. -Joseph Szczesny
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Man is that UGLY! That vehicle is too big and too slow to be the replacement Humvee given the criteria for the replacement. The Humvee replacement will also seat 6, whereas this vehicle is a 4 seater.
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Originally Posted by http://www.internationaldelivers.com/
International® MXT-MV
The International® MXT-MV is one of the newest trucks available from International in 2006. It has the same distinctive International grill and the same crew cab as other International trucks, but offers a whole different look with an aggressive design of headlights integrated in the front fenders, rough terrain tires, low step-in height and outstanding 4x4 capabilities. The MXT-MV is ideal for border patrols, recon missions and security details. Its strong frame design also provides the ability for it to be uparmored. Even with the extra weight of the armor, the MXT-MV has superior maneuvering, hauling and braking capability.
Other features include:
Available all-wheel drive capability
Armored cab available in standard, extended and crew configurations
C-130 transportable
LED military lighting
Fold-down brush guards
Electric winches
Unaided Fording Capability of 40 inches minumum
24 volt NATO connectors
Outstanding maneuverability
Armored fuel tanks
PowerPack
Pintle hook
Multiple body configurations
Low-profile entry/egress
Best in class military cab (for all trucks)
Excellent payload, towing capacity
Armor ready
The International® MXT-MV is one of the newest trucks available from International in 2006. It has the same distinctive International grill and the same crew cab as other International trucks, but offers a whole different look with an aggressive design of headlights integrated in the front fenders, rough terrain tires, low step-in height and outstanding 4x4 capabilities. The MXT-MV is ideal for border patrols, recon missions and security details. Its strong frame design also provides the ability for it to be uparmored. Even with the extra weight of the armor, the MXT-MV has superior maneuvering, hauling and braking capability.
Other features include:
Available all-wheel drive capability
Armored cab available in standard, extended and crew configurations
C-130 transportable
LED military lighting
Fold-down brush guards
Electric winches
Unaided Fording Capability of 40 inches minumum
24 volt NATO connectors
Outstanding maneuverability
Armored fuel tanks
PowerPack
Pintle hook
Multiple body configurations
Low-profile entry/egress
Best in class military cab (for all trucks)
Excellent payload, towing capacity
Armor ready
Full PDF specs - http://www.internationaldelivers.com...XTMV_SS_v3.pdf
Military press photos - http://www.internationaldelivers.com...ressphotos.asp
This would be cool to see on the discovery channel between International and Lockheed. They had a similar show between Lockheed and Boeing for the new fighter jet contract that Lockheed won.
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Man is that UGLY! That vehicle is too big and too slow to be the replacement Humvee given the criteria for the replacement. The Humvee replacement will also seat 6, whereas this vehicle is a 4 seater.
Too slow? You know what engines are behind both the HmV and INT, diesel. HmV 0-60 is 16.5 now/ 13.5 with 06 Alpha(whatever that is without a military contract).
HumV 205hp/430lbft
INT. up to 300hp(so its said)/530lbft
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The Mxt is their new pickup, but I could see the military version being based off it.
![](http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_chicago/international/images/1.jpg)
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^^^^ the Desert Storm looking one is HOT....
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Too slow? You know what engines are behind both the HmV and INT, diesel. HmV 0-60 is 16.5 now/ 13.5 with 06 Alpha(whatever that is without a military contract).
HumV 205hp/430lbft
INT. up to 300hp(so its said)/530lbft
HumV 205hp/430lbft
INT. up to 300hp(so its said)/530lbft
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The biggest thing the military needs now is more power, the current M998 series HMMWV when outfitted with proper armor is a MAJOR pig. It was never designed to be hardened and although the military had gotten by with soft skinned basic transport vehicles for near many decades the current and expected theaters of operation along with a new found public desire for preservation of soldier and marines lives require a more hardened vehicle. Soft skin is fine when the primary use is transport to and from the AO, but when the AO is not defined by lines one wants a certain level of steel between him and the steel being lobbed at him at hyper-sonic velocities!
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The windshield looks massive!
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Originally Posted by srika
nice race seats. you need those for like when you're hotlapping @ Nurburgring. ![Nod](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif)
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Arnold will buy one and then the rest will follow.
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I think Lockheed got a contract to do a prototype for the HumV's replacement.
here we go:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/i...3-humvee_x.htm
The Army and Marine Corps are testing research vehicles that combine internal-combustion engines with battery power, a concept becoming popular in civilian cars such as the Toyota Prius.
The interest in hybrid power is part of a broad effort to find new vehicles better suited to fight in wars similar to the conflict in Iraq. In past wars, the military could race ahead and then stop safely behind the front lines to refuel. In Iraq, the war is fought throughout the country, and supply convoys are always at risk. Hybrid vehicles could reduce the number of convoys.
The Army is testing a half-dozen hybrid-electric versions of the Humvee chassis at various testing grounds in the USA.
The Marines are testing a different vehicle called the RST-V (Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Targeting Vehicle), a light truck built by General Dynamics that has an electric motor at each wheel hub.
Though the hub drives have yet to prove they can be durable enough, their design could mean added safety for troops. A motor at each wheel could let the vehicle move even if one wheel is destroyed. Eliminating heavy driveshafts and other components can remove the hazard that occurs when they become projectiles after a vehicle hits a mine or bomb.
General Dynamics' spokesman Pete Keating said the company wants to test the RST-V in Iraq this year, although it hasn't worked out the details with the Marines.
Marine Col. Clarke Lethin, who oversees requirements for future vehicles at the Marine base in Quantico, Va., said hybrids could help the military achieve increased fuel economy. Other potential military advantages include:
•Near-silent operation. The vehicles can operate on battery alone, at least slowly, when troops don't want engine noise giving away their position.
•A source of electricity. Instead of towing generators that provide electricity for field command posts, the rechargeable batteries in hybrid vehicles could generate that power. Hybrid batteries are recharged while the vehicle is running off its fuel source.
•Acceleration. Army testing last year showed the hybrids were faster than standard Humvees for short bursts of speed.
There are downsides that could delay introduction of the new systems. An Army paper cites problems cooling the hybrid systems, which would be packed inside an armored vehicle in places such as Iraq.
The Pentagon says the production contract for the Humvee replacement will be awarded in 2009, and full production is expected to start in early 2011.
This month, the Army picked International Military and Government LLC and Lockheed Martin to build competing models of the new Humvee.
The Pentagon should have test results by early next year, said Lt. Col. Stuart Rogers, an Army program manager. The results will show military planners the most efficient engines to use in the next Humvee and also heavier trucks.
Rogers said it's too early to determine the cost of the new vehicle; a basic Humvee costs $75,000.
Despite hybrid technology's commercial use, the military still needs to determine how it will withstand battlefield conditions, Rogers said.
The Army and Marines are combining their separate research efforts this year, and the Defense Department will buy a common Humvee replacement for all services, Rogers said.
Hybrid power could eventually be replaced by even more advanced power systems, such as hydrogen fuel cells, according to research at the Army's tank and automotive design division.
here we go:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/i...3-humvee_x.htm
The Army and Marine Corps are testing research vehicles that combine internal-combustion engines with battery power, a concept becoming popular in civilian cars such as the Toyota Prius.
The interest in hybrid power is part of a broad effort to find new vehicles better suited to fight in wars similar to the conflict in Iraq. In past wars, the military could race ahead and then stop safely behind the front lines to refuel. In Iraq, the war is fought throughout the country, and supply convoys are always at risk. Hybrid vehicles could reduce the number of convoys.
The Army is testing a half-dozen hybrid-electric versions of the Humvee chassis at various testing grounds in the USA.
The Marines are testing a different vehicle called the RST-V (Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Targeting Vehicle), a light truck built by General Dynamics that has an electric motor at each wheel hub.
Though the hub drives have yet to prove they can be durable enough, their design could mean added safety for troops. A motor at each wheel could let the vehicle move even if one wheel is destroyed. Eliminating heavy driveshafts and other components can remove the hazard that occurs when they become projectiles after a vehicle hits a mine or bomb.
General Dynamics' spokesman Pete Keating said the company wants to test the RST-V in Iraq this year, although it hasn't worked out the details with the Marines.
Marine Col. Clarke Lethin, who oversees requirements for future vehicles at the Marine base in Quantico, Va., said hybrids could help the military achieve increased fuel economy. Other potential military advantages include:
•Near-silent operation. The vehicles can operate on battery alone, at least slowly, when troops don't want engine noise giving away their position.
•A source of electricity. Instead of towing generators that provide electricity for field command posts, the rechargeable batteries in hybrid vehicles could generate that power. Hybrid batteries are recharged while the vehicle is running off its fuel source.
•Acceleration. Army testing last year showed the hybrids were faster than standard Humvees for short bursts of speed.
There are downsides that could delay introduction of the new systems. An Army paper cites problems cooling the hybrid systems, which would be packed inside an armored vehicle in places such as Iraq.
The Pentagon says the production contract for the Humvee replacement will be awarded in 2009, and full production is expected to start in early 2011.
This month, the Army picked International Military and Government LLC and Lockheed Martin to build competing models of the new Humvee.
The Pentagon should have test results by early next year, said Lt. Col. Stuart Rogers, an Army program manager. The results will show military planners the most efficient engines to use in the next Humvee and also heavier trucks.
Rogers said it's too early to determine the cost of the new vehicle; a basic Humvee costs $75,000.
Despite hybrid technology's commercial use, the military still needs to determine how it will withstand battlefield conditions, Rogers said.
The Army and Marines are combining their separate research efforts this year, and the Defense Department will buy a common Humvee replacement for all services, Rogers said.
Hybrid power could eventually be replaced by even more advanced power systems, such as hydrogen fuel cells, according to research at the Army's tank and automotive design division.
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Originally Posted by ludachrisvt
oh wait ... u guys already mentioned this. Doesnt GM make the current one?
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General Motors does not own any part of AM General. In December 1999, AM General and General Motors Corporation finalized an agreement to jointly pursue product, marketing and distribution opportunities for HUMMER®. Under the final agreement, GM acquired the exclusive ownership of the HUMMER brand name worldwide and the original civilian HUMMER was renamed the HUMMER H1. Since 2002, AM General has produced the HUMMER H2, as a contract assembler for GM. GM has responsibility for marketing and distributing all HUMMER.
AM General is owned by a privately held investment company, and does not have publicly traded stock.
From amgeneral.com
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International debuts Special Edition MXT Mega Image Pickup
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February 9, 2007 International Truck and Engine is marking the 100th anniversary of its first truck (built in 1907 at McCormick Works in Chicago) by unleashing the ultimate image pickup truck. The International MXT Limited 4x4 pickup (Top Image) is being appropriately showcased at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show – in the same city it all began. Geared toward those who want to make a powerful statement and demand exclusivity, the International MXT provides an imposing presence on or off the road. The 300 bhp V8 engine produces 530 lb. ft. of torque and the unit is capable of towing just shy of eight tons. The MXT was originally displayed at the Chicago Auto Show in 2005 as a concept vehicle. Since then, it has undergone extensive engineering and testing to provide the comfort and amenities of a luxury interior within its behemoth exterior. The normal production version of the MXT (pictured at bottom) is also now available.
The International MXT features:
Engine: International 6.0L V8 Diesel Seating: Driver and Passenger Premium Leather Front Seats, 3-Passenger Leather Rear Bench Seat Brakes: Hydraulic with 4-Channel ABS Payload Capacity: 2 Tons Chassis Towing Capacity: 7 3⁄4 Tons Wheels/Tires: 20-Inch Alloy Wheels/Pro Comp 40/13.5R20 Tires Transmission: Allison 2200 RDS 5-Speed Automatic Fuel Tank: 40-Gallon Capacity Exterior Package: MXT Sport Exterior (Standard) Including Power Heated Mirrors, Chrome Front Bumper with Tow Hooks, Aluminum Cab Steps Electronics: Optional CD/DVD Player, 6.5-Inch Mounted Touch Screen with DVD Navigation and Back-up Camera; 10-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
The International MXT Limited is an upgraded version of the base model that targets an audience that desires an even greater level of exclusivity.
The MXT Limited includes:
Diamond Wire Mesh Grill Red Burl Wood Grain Interior Accents 4 Captain’s Chair Seating Configuration Featuring 6 Way Adjustable Seats with Self Leveling Armrests Hand-Stitched Leather Around the Steering Wheel and Custom Leather Appointments Plush Pile Full-Cab Carpeting Ivory-Faced Sport Gauges Eclipse CD/DVD Player with 6.5-Inch Dash-Mounted Touch Screen DVD Navigation Back-Up Camera Overhead LCD with Built In DVD Player 2 Front Mounted 6.5-Inch Speakers, 2 Rear Mounted 6.5-Inch Speakers, 6 Channel Amplifier, and Subwoofer 2 Seatback Mounted LCD Monitors Sony Playstation 3 Gaming Console
from Automotive (1067 articles)
February 9, 2007 International Truck and Engine is marking the 100th anniversary of its first truck (built in 1907 at McCormick Works in Chicago) by unleashing the ultimate image pickup truck. The International MXT Limited 4x4 pickup (Top Image) is being appropriately showcased at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show – in the same city it all began. Geared toward those who want to make a powerful statement and demand exclusivity, the International MXT provides an imposing presence on or off the road. The 300 bhp V8 engine produces 530 lb. ft. of torque and the unit is capable of towing just shy of eight tons. The MXT was originally displayed at the Chicago Auto Show in 2005 as a concept vehicle. Since then, it has undergone extensive engineering and testing to provide the comfort and amenities of a luxury interior within its behemoth exterior. The normal production version of the MXT (pictured at bottom) is also now available.
![](http://www.gizmag.com/pictures/hero/6805_9020795155.jpg)
The International MXT features:
Engine: International 6.0L V8 Diesel Seating: Driver and Passenger Premium Leather Front Seats, 3-Passenger Leather Rear Bench Seat Brakes: Hydraulic with 4-Channel ABS Payload Capacity: 2 Tons Chassis Towing Capacity: 7 3⁄4 Tons Wheels/Tires: 20-Inch Alloy Wheels/Pro Comp 40/13.5R20 Tires Transmission: Allison 2200 RDS 5-Speed Automatic Fuel Tank: 40-Gallon Capacity Exterior Package: MXT Sport Exterior (Standard) Including Power Heated Mirrors, Chrome Front Bumper with Tow Hooks, Aluminum Cab Steps Electronics: Optional CD/DVD Player, 6.5-Inch Mounted Touch Screen with DVD Navigation and Back-up Camera; 10-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
The International MXT Limited is an upgraded version of the base model that targets an audience that desires an even greater level of exclusivity.
The MXT Limited includes:
Diamond Wire Mesh Grill Red Burl Wood Grain Interior Accents 4 Captain’s Chair Seating Configuration Featuring 6 Way Adjustable Seats with Self Leveling Armrests Hand-Stitched Leather Around the Steering Wheel and Custom Leather Appointments Plush Pile Full-Cab Carpeting Ivory-Faced Sport Gauges Eclipse CD/DVD Player with 6.5-Inch Dash-Mounted Touch Screen DVD Navigation Back-Up Camera Overhead LCD with Built In DVD Player 2 Front Mounted 6.5-Inch Speakers, 2 Rear Mounted 6.5-Inch Speakers, 6 Channel Amplifier, and Subwoofer 2 Seatback Mounted LCD Monitors Sony Playstation 3 Gaming Console
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