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Polaris Defense Introduces Multi-Passenger
Military Vehicle
Company Delivers First MVRS800 to the
Army
MVRS800 |
MINNEAPOLIS (November 26,
2007) — Polaris Industries Inc. today
announced the Company has delivered a military
version of Polaris’ “Hardest Working, Smoothest
Riding” RANGER™ utility vehicle to the U.S. Army
at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The MVRS800, is the newest addition to the
Polaris family of Ultra Light Tactical Vehicles
produced for the military. It is powered
by a 760cc, 40hp Patriot Engine™ that operates
on JP8, the U.S. military's standard fuel. This
breakthrough engine was first introduced by
Polaris earlier this year on the militarized all
terrain vehicle (ATV), the MV800.
To withstand rugged terrain and the harsh
environments the military expects these vehicles
to perform in, the MVRS features a rugged, steel
exoskeleton, high-capacity fuel tank, run flat
tires and completely sealed power train which
can ford up to 30 inches of water. For easy
transport of soldiers or gear, the vehicle also
has a front storage rack, multiple D-rings,
weapons storage and a rear bed with fold-down
sides. The rear bed is adaptable to accessories
such as litter racks and rear seating.
Polaris also offers a gasoline powered version
of this vehicle called the MVRS700.
"Polaris
continues to assess the needs of the Armed
Forces to provide them with vehicles that offer
capability that can meet a wide variety of
needs," said Mark McCormick, managing director,
Polaris Defense. "The MVRS is based on our
popular line of RANGER side by side vehicles
known for their toughness and smooth riding
capability. Basing the MVRS on the RANGER
platform ensures a cost effective Ultra Light
Tactical Vehicle that can conquer the toughest
military demands."
Polaris Defense has been successfully providing
a family of vehicles to the U.S. Armed Forces
since 2001. Established to provide vehicles,
spare parts and training to the military,
Polaris Defense is dedicated to supporting its
customers with a total capability for the
demanding needs they have in all environments
worldwide.
About Polaris
With annual 2006 sales of $1.7 Billion, Polaris
designs, engineers, manufactures and markets
snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),
Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for
recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile
industry; and one of the largest manufacturers
of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles,
established in 1998 and representing the first
all-new American-made motorcycle from a major
company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making
impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring
motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances
the riding experience with a complete line of
Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts,
available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the
Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600
stock price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris
products, apparel and vehicle accessories is
available from authorized Polaris dealers or
anytime from the Polaris homepage at
http://www.polarisindustries.com.
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