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Oshkosh Defense

PLS A2 (Palletized Load System)

US Army 10x10 heavy tactical truck with an integrated hydraulic load-handling system that self-loads and unloads 20-foot flatracks and containers without external lifting equipment, distinct from Oshkosh's HEMTT/MTVR truck families. The A2 configuration, ordered from April 2025, adds digital control layers, improved power distribution and autonomy-ready electronics on the same M1075-series chassis so it can operate with the Army's convoy-autonomy modules.

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-08-02

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

US ITAR-controlled

Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.

Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale

Fielded & proven

Operator data not public

Status: active.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Performance specifications
Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.	100 km/h Stronger than 11% of transport aircraft

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Physical specifications
Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.	10.8 m
Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles.	2.52 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.	3.28 m
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.	24,040 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.	2
Cargo payload Maximum cargo the transport can carry. Higher means more lift per sortie.	14,965 kg Stronger than 25% of transport aircraft

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Propulsion specifications
Engine Powerplant model and type.	Caterpillar C15 15.2-litre 6-cylinder diesel
Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.	600 hp
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…	diesel

Specifications compiled from public Oshkosh Defense and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-02.

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