New 'MaxxPro Dash' MRAP to Get Independent Suspension

The new MaxxPro Dash is fitted with the DXM suspension system, provided by Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems and AxleTech International. Photo: Navistar Defense.

“After conducting an extensive trade study, we selected a no-compromises suspension system for our MaxxPro,” said Archie Massicotte, president, Navistar Defense. “The design also minimizes the effort needed to integrate the system onto existing vehicles, which will accelerate the delivery of this important modification should the Army be interested in retrofitting our MaxxPro and 7000 Series fleets.” 

Since May 2007, Navistar has received orders for a total of 7,494 MaxxPro MRAP vehicles to help combat improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other threats. In late 2008, the company modified its design for added mobility and produced the MaxxPro Dash MRAP variant. The addition of an independent suspension solution further improves mobility and is one of several capability insertions that will be incorporated into the next 1,050 MaxxPro Dash units. 

Navistar also has provided more than 8,100 International 7000 Series vehicles to the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police.