Work
on these orders includes:
•
Providing 371 Caiman
MTV rolling chassis with conversion kits, and adaptable Underbody
Survivability Kits
• Providing Continental United States Integration and enhancements
of 1,040 Caiman MTVs
• Procuring kits for a series of enhancements to the Caiman MTV
“These
orders will continue the cost-effective upgrading of currently fielded
Caiman vehicles. The upgrades provide an unparalleled combination of adaptable,
high-level protection and vehicle cross-country agility, while retaining
the Caiman’s ability to carry 11 combat personnel effectively,”
said Chris Chambers, vice president and general manager of Tactical Wheeled
Vehicles for BAE Systems. “The lessons we’ve learned from
our current integration of Caiman vehicles in Kuwait will allow us to
quickly and efficiently return the vehicles, with significant enhancements,
to our troops.”
Work
on all three orders will be performed at the BAE Systems Sealy, Texas
facility. The orders were awarded by the U.S. Marine Corps System Command
and deliveries are planned to continue into 2013.
Caiman
MTV provides an effective combination of interior capacity,
tactical mobility, operator comfort and survivability. Caiman MTV achieves
greater survivability through an enhanced monolithic floor, a strengthened
chassis frame and highly effective blast absorbing seats. The vehicle’s
improved mobility is achieved with a greater vehicle track width, a strong
independent suspension and an upgraded powertrain. |
