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Entered service |
2005 |
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Configuration |
6 x 6 |
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Cab seating |
1 + 2 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight (empty) |
? |
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Maximum load |
? |
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Length |
? |
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Width |
? |
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Height |
? |
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Mobility |
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Engine |
International DT 466 diesel |
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Engine power |
210 - 300 hp |
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Maximum road speed |
? |
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Range |
640 - 800 km |
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Maneuverability |
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Gradient |
60% |
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Side slope |
30% |
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Vertical step |
? |
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Trench |
? |
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Fording |
at least 0.76 m |
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The
International 7000 series heavy utility trucks were developed by the
Navistar Defense. In 2005 the US Army awarded Navistar a contract to
provide nearly than 2 900 International 7000 series trucks and spare
parts to Afghan National Army and Iraqi Ministry of Defense. A
follow-on contract for more than 7 000 trucks was awarded in 2008.
In 2009 Canada ordered 1 300 of these trucks, locally known as MSVS
(Medium Support Vehicle System) to replace the ageing
MLVWs,
that are reaching the end of their service lives.
The
International 7000 series is a militarized version of the civilian
design. Vehicle uses Navistar's commercially available WorkStar
chassis.
These heavy utility trucks are available with
multiple body configurations and are used to haul heavy-duty
materials off-road and tow trailers. These trucks are available with
standard, extended or sleeper cabs. Cab can be easily fitted with
add-on armor kit.
This
military truck is available
with 4x2, 4x4, 6x4 and 6x6 wheelbase configurations. The
International 7000 series is proposed with a number of diesel
engines. These are International DT 466 (210-300 hp), International
DT 570 (310-330 hp), Caterpillar C11/C13 (305-430 hp) and Cummins
ISM (285-425 hp).
There are a
number of variants of the International 7000 series. Trucks employed
in Afghanistan and Iraq are available as troops carriers, tankers,
water tankers, wreckers and hazardous material trucks. Chassis with
4x4 configuration of
this truck is also used by the
MaxxPro MRAP
vehicle.
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Video of the Navistar
International 7000 series heavy utility truck |
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