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International MaxxPro/Maxx Pro Plus 4x4

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected

(MRAP) Vehicle


Statistics

Country of Origin/Used by: United States
First Produced/Service Dates: 2007
Manufactured by: International (NAVISTAR) Military and Government LLC
Crew: 2+12
Armament: As fitted by user.
Engine: 6 Cylinder Diesel
Miscellaneous Info: The MaxxPro is based on the Navistar International Model 7000 truck chassis.  The vehicle is classified as a Category 1 (MRUV) Mine Resistant Utility Vehicle MRAP.  Category 1 MRAP's are the smallest vehicles (by weight and size) of the 3 classes of MRAP vehicles. MaxxPro Plus vehicles sport more armor than the MaxxPro vehicles and are thusly heavier.  An easy way to differentiate between the two variants is the "Plus" vehicles have dual rear wheels, whereas the "normal" MaxxPro do not.  

Both variants have been upgraded with passive applique' armor to help defeat IED attacks. The regular MaxxPro vehicles with that upgrade are called MEAP's, which stands for "MRAP Expedient Armor Program", which is the program that developed the passive applique' packages. Strangely, it doesn't seem like any of the other MRAP vehicles (RG-33L, Caiman, etc) that sport that armor package are called MEAP's though.  They are referred to "Plus" variants.
Data Sheet Available:   None Available

Photos/Documents

Reference Source/Provider
"Handbook: MRAP Vehicles - Tactics, Techniques and Procedures"

[Please Note:  Although the document references "Use by official personnel only", the document was legitimately obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
]
US Army's Combined Armed Center/(CALL) via Joe Trevithick - Virginia, USA
MaxxPro MRAP Photos (1-28 Infantry Battalion of the 1st (US Infantry) Division) SSGT Mike Belue - Iraq
MaxxPro MRAP Vehicle Photos Paul Cote' - AMPS Anchorage, AK USA
MaxxPro MRAP Photos Arthur Macon - Sumter, SC USA
MaxxPro Plus MRAP Photos Larry Lawler - West Palm Beach, FL USA
Mine Resistant Ambush Proteced Vehicle Slideshow Presentation (2011) US Department of Defense's Joint Program Office-MRAP via Dave Haugh - Content Editor

References Available

Online

Reference Source/Provider
Maxx-Pro MRAP Photos Tank-Masters.DE Website

Printed

Reference Author
"MRAP Pt 1" Military Machines International Magazine (September 2008 Issue) Shaun Connors
"MRAP Pt 2" Military Machines International Magazine (October 2008 Issue) Shaun Connors
MRAP Walkaround Photo Reference CD-ROM: Part I Robert Skipper (available directly from author via e-mail)
"Reaping the Benefits" (February 2011) Issue of Military Machines International Magazine Kuno Gross

Hobby Modeling

Kits and Accessories

Kit Manufacturer Scale Other Information
Maxx Pro Model Kit (K61011)

Photos of the model can be seen here.
(Owned by WW sponsor, Lucky Model.com) 1/35 Injection Molded Plastic; Coming Soon as of January 2012.
Maxx Pro MRAP Model kit (LF1235) Legend Productions 1/35 Multi-Media.
US MRAP 4x4 Maxx Pro Model Kit (RV35001) Riich Models (Related to Bronco Models) 1/35 Injection Molded Plastic; Coming soon as of January 2012.
       
Accessory/Aftermarket Set Manufacturer Scale Other Information
       

Model Photos

Reference Source/Provider