Top 10 most powerful military trucks in the world

Here are the top 10 most powerful military trucks in the world:

1. LVSR (USA)

In 2006, the U.S. Marine Corps selected the Oshkosh LVSR (Logistics Vehicle System Replacement) heavy-duty tactical truck to replace the Oshkosh MK48 truck, which entered production in 1985 and became the mainstay of the fleet. required by the United States Marine Corps (USMC).

The first vehicles were delivered to USMC in 2009. In the same year, these heavy trucks were deployed to Afghanistan. Oshkosh LVSR is the backbone of the USMC for cargo transportation, it can carry military equipment and containers for fuel, water, ammunition as well as blocks with various military equipment installed on it. Thanks to the considerable load capacity, namely 20 tons and the 10×10 wheel arrangement. In addition, the LVSR can also tow trailers and artillery.

Italy’s IVECO Group has a long tradition of specialized military trucks. IVECO M250 is a new line of tactical trucks designed to operate on all types of terrain. The M250 military truck has a 6×6 wheel formula and was delivered to the Italian army starting in 2003. These trucks were also supplied to the militaries of Belgium, Spain and several other countries. This pickup truck in Spain is designated IVECO-Pegaso.

The payload depends on the version. M250.45WM has a payload of 8 tons, it can also tow trailers and artillery. The basic version is military cargo transport. There are specialized versions such as the cannon trailer, dump truck and Centauro fire truck.

The first Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG (Universal Motor Gerat) was designed in 1946, shortly after the Second World War. Prototypes were introduced in 1948. It was originally designed as a simple and efficient 4×4 multi-purpose machine that could be used for agriculture, forestry and the transport of various goods. However, the latter with their design proved to be extremely successful. Several armored vehicles are also based on the truck’s automotive components, including the Aravis, Dingo I, Dingo II and Mamba vehicles.

In 1991, the Stewart & Stevenson company received a large contract to produce a new line of medium tactical vehicles (FMTV) for the US Army. The first trucks joined the US Army in 1996 and replaced the M809 and M35 models developed in the late 1940s. Since 2012, the FMTV line has been manufactured by Oshkosh Corporation. The focus during the development of these vehicles was on reliability and running costs as well as long-term efficiency. All these aspects have been evident in the trucks.

The MAN SX high-maneuver truck, manufactured by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicle GmbH (RMMV), is the successor to the previous KAT 1 series that was in service with the German army in the late 1960s. Military vehicles This can be easily recognized by the vertical windshield. Vehicles of the MAN SX series have been supplied to the militaries of Austria, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Oman, Kuwait, Slovenia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sweden and the United Kingdom. Brother.

The chassis of this truck is designed for the installation of specialized military equipment, command posts, missile launch systems, transportation of military and construction equipment, there is also a civilian installation version. Fire suppression system for airport.

Ural-4320 is a heavy truck. The Ural-4320 is also a lineage of the Ural-375 that was put on the conveyor belt in 1961. The Ural-4320 has been produced without significant changes since 1976. It is a heavy duty cargo vehicle intended for use as a heavy duty cargo vehicle. for both civilian and military customers. This truck serves both the Russian army and the armies of many other countries.

KrAZ-6322 is a Ukrainian heavy truck. The roots go back to the KrAZ-255 and 260 models. This is a reliable and proven truck. The KrAZ-6322 has been in production since 1999. Although its predecessors date back to the 1960s and even before that. KrAZ-6322 is in service with the armies of Ukraine, Angola, Egypt, India, Indonesia and Yemen. A large number of these military trucks have been ordered by the US government for the Iraqi army. Some are also serving in the Iranian military and possibly in other countries.

In February 1999, Oshkosh Corporation, the main truck manufacturer for the US Army, was awarded a multi-year contract to produce the medium tactical armored vehicle (MTVR) and the first production truck to be delivered. off the assembly line in 2005. The vehicle is used by the US Navy and Marine Corps. The MTVR replaces the older M939 6×6 and M809 6×6 trucks manufactured between 1970 and 1982. The new trucks offer greater mobility, load-carrying and reliability than older models. More than 11,000 MTVR trucks have been produced to date. MTVR has been shipped to Egypt, Greece, Iraq, UK and possibly some other countries.

The KamAZ-5350 is currently the main troop transport truck in the Russian army, this model is the continuation of the KamAZ-4310 model that has been produced since 1980. KAMAZ-5350 has been produced since 2003. This truck with a 6×6 wheel layout is manufactured by the Kamaz automobile factory.

Heavy Strategic Maneuver Truck (HEMTT) is a truck service for the US Army with a capacity of 16.5 tons and 8×8 wheels manufactured by Oshkosh Corporation. Military trucks of the HEMTT series entered service with the US Army in 1982 and replaced the M520 Goer. More than 15,000 of these trucks were produced.

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