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Polaris Defense, a division of Polaris Industries Inc., today announced
the addition of a high-performance MRZR turbo diesel (MRZR-D)
to its MRZR off-road vehicle lineup. MRZRs have redefined
ultralight, off-road mobility for military vehicles and are mission
critical for expeditionary forces in the U.S. and more than 20 allied
countries to meet mission demands and threats while forward deployed.
Polaris Defense will publicly debut the MRZR-D at the 2016
Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), in Tampa, Fla.,
May 24-26, and at CANSEC 2016, in Ottawa, Ontario, May 25-26.
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Polaris Defense, a division of Polaris Industries Inc., today announced the addition of a high-performance MRZR turbo diesel (MRZR-D) to its MRZR off-road vehicle lineup. (Photo: Polaris)
To be as expeditionary as the warfighters that use them, MRZR
vehicles are V-22 helicopter transportable and can be configured a
number of ways, including two-, four- and six-person. The turbo-charged
diesel engine in the new MRZR-D has been engineered to meet the
performance and physical specs of the original MRZR vehicles.
While many key features – like the dimensions, payload, towing, ground
clearance, accessories, handling and other features – remain the same,
Polaris incorporated feedback from the field in the new product,
including updated occupant seating space, ergonomics and sightlines. The
MRZR-D also provides increased auxiliary power and greater range,
making it even more effective.
“The new turbo diesel powertrain is significant in reducing the
logistics burden for select U.S. services and many foreign militaries
that have strict requirements for diesel fuel,” said Jed Leonard, senior
manager, Polaris Defense. “And as importantly for our military
customers, we’ve engineered this diesel powertrain to meet the same
mission requirements and extreme off-road performance that Polaris and
the MRZR are trusted for in peacetime, security operations, and
conventional military missions.”
“Throughout the last three years, we’ve had an open dialogue with
Polaris about how we were using the MRZRs, and enhancements that
would help us complete our missions more effectively. This has been very
beneficial to us in the program office and the warfighters as Polaris
has incorporated our requests. In the case of the MRZR-D, we
suggested changes to improve sightlines and ergonomics which were
incorporated,” said Brendon Reedy, LTATV acquisition program manager,
PEO-SW/FOSOV, USSOCOM. “It’s nice to see commercial companies such as
Polaris continue to invest in the Defense industry and we’re happy those
investments have resulted in a turbo-diesel MRZR.”
Production continues for the original gas powertrain MRZR 2 and MRZR
4 under the LTATV program for USSOCOM and other international contracts.
Orders for the 4-seat turbo-charged MRZR-D are being accepted
now, with production and deliveries also starting this year. The MRZR-D
will be in Polaris Defense booth #1735 at SOFIC in Tampa and booth #331
at CANSEC in Ottawa.
Polaris Defense vehicles deliver a coveted combination of deployability,
versatility and off-road mobility, forged from more than 60 years of
off-road vehicle experience that is simply unmatched. From the rugged
Sportsman MV 850 to the modular and nimble MRZR, to the trophy
truck inspired and ultimate off-road payload capable DAGOR, the enhanced
tactical mobility provided by Polaris vehicles gives an advantage back
to dismounted troops, allowing formations to move faster, carry more and
significantly reduce combat fatigue. And because the vehicles are in
service throughout the world, there is a high degree of interoperability
and commonality among U.S. and allied forces. An established network of
more than 1,400 Polaris dealers and distributors provide military
vehicle training, service and support worldwide.
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About Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader with
annual 2015 sales of $4.7 billion. Polaris fuels the passion of riders,
workers and outdoor enthusiasts with our RANGER®, RZR®
and POLARIS GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; our SPORTSMAN®
and POLARIS ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; VICTORY®
and INDIAN MOTORCYCLE® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles;
SLINGSHOT® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®,
SWITCHBACK® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris
enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories sold
under multiple recognizable brands, and has a growing presence globally
in adjacent markets with products including military and commercial
off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. www.polaris.com
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