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Navistar Defense Unveils New MTV

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Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

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By Matthew Cox QUANTICO, Va.--Navistar Defense [NAV] rolled out its new high-mobility Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) here that's designed to withstand Afghanistan's punishing, off-road terrain. The 7400 series 6x6 truck features the DXM independent suspension, provided by the Boler Company subsidary, Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems and AxleTech International [GD]. Navistar selected this suspension system after conducting an extensive study of industry. "We looked at everybody's independent suspension," Pat Kelley, director of product development for Navistar Defense, said here at this…

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