MaxxPro is one of the top mine-resistant armor in the US arsenal
Able to withstand explosive ambushes, US armor vehicle is expected to help Ukraine change the course of its conflict with Russia
According to Reuters, the US Department of Defense has confirmed a new military aid package worth $775 million
The new batch of weapons includes many US-made weapons, including the MaxxPro MRAP Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle
the US military's "steel shield"
MaxxPro MRAP is designed and manufactured by the American company Navista International in cooperation with the Israeli company Plasan Sasa
In 2007, MaxxPro officially entered the US Army.
MRAPs are categorized as category 1 or category 2, depending on usage and passenger compartment space
The MaxxPro Plus model comes with dual rear wheels for increased load carrying capacity, such as an ambulance or EFP protected variant
The latest model produced is the MaxxPro Dash, which is a smaller and lighter category 1 model
Both the Plus and Dash models use the MaxxForce 10 engine with 375 hp, in place of the DT 530 with 330 hp, used in the original base model produced
The MaxxPro base model utilizes a crew capsule with a V-shaped hull, mounted on an International 7000 chassis
The V-hull deflects the blast of a land mine or improvised explosive device away from the vehicle to protect its occupants
The armored body is bolted together instead of welded, as in other MRAPs
This facilitates repair in the field and is a contributing factor to Navistar’s greater production capacity for the MaxxPro
During tests this MRAP vehicle survived a 7 kg land mine blast
Vehicle can be fitted with add-on armor
It also provides protection against direct fire and RPG rounds
The MaxxPro is fitted with NBC protection system
This armored vehicle can be fitted with a roof-mounted and shielded 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun
MaxxPro can reach a maximum speed of 105 km/h, a range of 600 km
The MaxxPro's high ground clearance provides greater protection from underbody blasts
but also raises its center of gravity, causing rollovers in certain situations
The ESC combines road factors, vehicle data, and driver intent to automatically correct driving to ensure stability during maneuvers
The unit price of a MaxxPro is estimated at more than 1 million USD
It has become an important US weapon, deployed in 24 other countries and territories
Largest operators are Jordan, Romania and Hungary