Oshkosh Defense has launched its nextgeneration Oshkosh TAK-4i intelligent independent suspension system to redefine ride quality, mobility and manoeuvrability standards for off-road military vehicles. The system’s design leverages 10 years of operational experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the proven success of the Oshkosh TAK-4 independent suspension system, which has been used on more than 20,000 military vehicles to date.

“The Oshkosh TAK-4 system has brought unparalleled mobility to the battlefield on medium, heavy and MRAP vehicles,” said Rob Messina, Vice President of Defense Engineering for Oshkosh Defense.

Oshkosh developed the TAK-4i intelligent independent suspension system after studying military vehicles in action and calculating requirements for optimal speed, mobility and reliability on the battlefield. The TAK-4i system, which has completed more than 50,000 test miles with exceptional reliability, is scalable for use on light, medium and heavy tactical wheeled vehicles. With TAK-4i, a vehicle’s height can be adjusted to maximise transportability and reduce the time and effort it takes to field vehicles.

The TAK-4i system delivers 20 inches of independent wheel travel, which is 25 per cent more than other vehicles fielded with the US military, for new levels of off-road mobility. Improved shock absorption results in increased speed and significantly better ride quality for warfighters who often travel off-road for hours at a time. The TAK-4i system is used on the Oshkosh light combat tactical all-terrain vehicle (L-ATV) and the Oshkosh light combat tactical vehicle (LCTV), which are designed to deliver the protected mobility needed on remote, rugged and hostile landscapes.