Oshkosh to deliver 23 more P-19R vehicles to USMC 83107171

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US Marine Corps contracted Oshkosh Defense for 23 additional P-19R Aircraft Rescue vehicles
Oshkosh Defense, announced today that the U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a delivery order valued at more than $16 million for an additional 23 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
     
Oshkosh Defense, announced today that the U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a delivery order valued at more than $16 million for an additional 23 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
     
Oshkosh began fielding the first P-19Rs in June of 2017 and in total, Oshkosh will deliver 164 P-19Rs through 2019.

“The Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle integrates combat-proven performance and advanced firefighting technology to deliver cutting-edge on-road and off-road firefighting capabilities,” said Pat Williams, Vice President and General Manager of Army and Marine Corps Programs at Oshkosh Defense. “The P-19R provides unmatched off-road mobility and the latest in military-class vehicle technologies to take our Marines where they need to be quickly and safely."

The Oshkosh® P-19R achieves “gold standard” performance in off-road environments with the Oshkosh’s TAK-4® independent suspension system. 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, the industry-leading ARFF vehicle producer.