Armored Vehicles

International MaxxPro

Also known as
  • MaxxPro MRAP
  • M1224 MaxxPro
  • M1224A1 MaxxPro
  • MaxxPro Dash
  • MaxxPro LWB

Navistar's MaxxPro is a U.S.-built MRAP family that began with the M1224 and expanded into Dash, LWB, MRV-P, and ambulance variants. Its V-shaped armored capsule has been fielded for protected mobility, route clearance, recovery, and medevac tasks in Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, Haiti, and Yemen.

International MaxxPro, Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle family, Armored Vehicles
Image source: Wikimedia Commons International MaxxPro image

Role in Conflicts

2013 War in Iraq
Role in conflict
Protected mobility and route-clearance support

Iraqi Security Forces received 30 MaxxPro MRAPs with mine-roller attachments at Camp Taji in July 2015 through the Iraq Train and Equip Fund to support the fight against ISIL.

2022 Haitian Gang Conflict
Role in conflict
Protected mobility for joint security operations

U.S. Southern Command documented MaxxPro MRAPs delivered to Haiti and transferred to Kenyan MSS personnel for operations supporting the Haitian National Police in areas affected by gang violence.

Reset And Rebuild

ND Defense says it can reset previously deployed and battle-damaged MaxxPro vehicles to 10-20 or like-new condition, while tailoring upgrades and repairs to mission and budget needs.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
United States
Type
Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle family
Service note
Modern protected mobility
Designer
Navistar Defense with Plasan Sasa of Israel
Designed
2007
Produced
2007-present

Specifications

Crew
M1224: 6 crew; Dash: up to 4 passengers plus 1 gunner
Armament
M1224 can mount a .50 cal M2HB, 7.62 mm M240B, or 40 mm Mk 19; Dash adds a remote weapons station option
Weight
M1224 combat weight 37,850 lb (17,170 kg); Dash GVWR 46,500 lb
Mobility
4x4 MRAP family; Dash uses coil spring fully independent suspension
Protection
V-shaped armored crew capsule with ballistic, IED, and mine-blast protection
Payload
Dash payload capacity 10,000-14,000 lb
Family Configurations

The main MaxxPro designations and body styles are covered configurations within the same vehicle family rather than separate vehicle families.

ConfigurationDocumented roleConfiguration note
M1224 MaxxProBaseline Category I MRAPAccepted in 2007, with Navistar Defense as manufacturer and Plasan Sasa assistance on the armored capsule.
M1224A1 MaxxProUp-armored baseline variantAFV Database describes the A1 as an M1224 update with MEAP appliqué armor and related protection changes.
MaxxPro A3 / A4Afghanistan modernization standardThe U.S. Army documented MaxxPro A4 vehicles replacing older MaxxPro A3 vehicles across Afghanistan during 2019.
MaxxPro DashShort-wheelbase troop carrierND Defense lists the Dash with an optional remote weapons station and up to four passengers plus one gunner.
MaxxPro LWBLong-wheelbase troop carrierND Defense lists the LWB as a long-wheelbase troop-carrier configuration with up to six passengers plus one gunner.
MaxxPro MRV-PRecovery vehicleND Defense describes the MRV-P body with a 30-ton boom, boom stabilizer, and cable-management system.
MaxxPro LWB AmbulanceMedical evacuation configurationND Defense lists the ambulance body with space for one medic and up to four ambulatory patients or two litter patients.
Mission Kits And Upgrades

ND Defense separates the vehicle configurations from a mission-kit line-up, making the same family adaptable for route clearance, command, ambulance, recovery, communications, and explosive-ordnance tasks.

Kit or upgrade groupDocumented purpose
Route Clearance Kit and Mineroller Adapter KitMine and obstacle-clearance support for protected mobility missions.
Ambulance, MRV-P, and MSU kitsMedical evacuation, recovery, and mission-support body configurations.
MCOTM, MiCP, and Onboard Vehicle PowerCommunications, command-post, and electrical-power integration options.
RPG Protection, ESC, Rolling Chases Upgrade, TOW ITAS, and EOD kitsSurvivability, mobility, anti-armor integration, and explosive-ordnance support upgrades listed for the MaxxPro family.
Mounted Armament

Baseline MaxxPro armament is documented as a mountable crew-served weapon fit rather than a single fixed gun.

Carried itemItem typeCarriage evidence
12.7 mm heavy machine gun, Belt-fed, crew-served heavy machine gun class, Infantry Weapons12.7 mm heavy machine gunHeavy machine-gun option

AFV Database lists the .50 cal M2HB as one of the weapons that can be mounted on the M1224 MaxxPro.

Sources: M1224 MaxxPro MRAP

FN MAG general-purpose machine gun, 7.62x51mm NATO general-purpose machine gun, Infantry WeaponsFN MAG general-purpose machine gunMedium machine-gun option

AFV Database lists the 7.62 mm M240B as a mountable M1224 MaxxPro weapon option.

Sources: M1224 MaxxPro MRAP

40 mm automatic grenade launcher, 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, Infantry Weapons40 mm automatic grenade launcherAutomatic grenade-launcher option

AFV Database lists the 40 mm Mk 19 Mod 3 as a mountable M1224 MaxxPro weapon option.

Sources: M1224 MaxxPro MRAP

Timeline

International MaxxPro Key Events

  1. MaxxPro enters service

    AFV Database lists the M1224 MaxxPro as first accepted in 2007, with Navistar Defense as the manufacturer and Plasan Sasa assistance in the armored crew capsule design.

    Sources: M1224 MaxxPro MRAP

  2. Support contracts cover Iraq vehicles

    International Motors reported U.S. Army contracts for parts and field support for MaxxPro vehicles operating in Iraq.

    Sources: Army Awards Navistar Defense Seven Contracts For Parts And Support

  3. Iraqi Security Forces receive mine-roller vehicles

    DVIDS documented 30 MaxxPro MRAPs with mine-roller attachments delivered to Iraqi Security Forces at Camp Taji for the fight against ISIL.

    Sources: Iraqi Security Forces Receive Shipment of MRAP Vehicles

  4. A4 vehicles documented in Afghanistan

    The U.S. Army documented more than 150 new MaxxPro A4 MRAPs fielded throughout Afghanistan during early 2019 to replace older MaxxPro A3 vehicles.

    Sources: Army Field Support Battalion modernizes MRAPs throughout Afghanistan

  5. Ukraine package includes 200 MaxxPros

    The Pentagon's October 4, 2022 security assistance package for Ukraine included 200 MaxxPro MRAPs.

    Sources: $625 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

  6. Haiti mission receives more MaxxPros

    U.S. Southern Command said additional MaxxPro MRAPs would be delivered to Haiti for transfer to the Multinational Security Support mission supporting Haitian National Police operations.

    Sources: Department of Defense to Deliver Additional MRAPs, Turrets for the MSS Mission in Haiti

Media

International MaxxPro Videos

International MaxxPro Images

International MaxxPro, Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle family, Armored Vehicles - view 1
Source: Wikimedia Commons Navistar MaxxPro image
International MaxxPro, Mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle family, Armored Vehicles - view 2
Source: Wikimedia Commons UA MaxxPro training image
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Sources

MaxxProPublisher: Navistar Defense | Note: Supports the current MaxxPro product-family lineup, variant configurations, mission kits, and reset support. | Accessed: 2026-06-30M1224 MaxxPro MRAPPublisher: AFV Database | Note: Supports first acceptance in 2007, baseline M1224 crew and weight data, armament options, and design background including Plasan Sasa assistance. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Army Field Support Battalion modernizes MRAPs throughout AfghanistanPublisher: U.S. Army | Note: Documents MaxxPro A4 vehicles fielded throughout Afghanistan during the 2001 War in Afghanistan and the 2019 modernization effort. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Army Awards Navistar Defense Seven Contracts For Parts And SupportPublisher: International Motors | Note: Documents U.S. Army contracts in 2008 to support MaxxPro vehicles in Iraq during the 2003 Iraq War. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to UkrainePublisher: U.S. Department of Defense | Note: Supports broader 2014 Russia-Ukraine War military aid context for MRAP vehicles supplied to Ukraine. | Accessed: 2026-06-30$625 Million in Additional Security Assistance for UkrainePublisher: U.S. Department of Defense | Note: Documents 200 MaxxPro MRAPs committed to Ukraine in an October 2022 security assistance package. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Additional Defensive Weapons to be Shipped to UkrainePublisher: U.S. Department of Defense | Note: Documents MaxxPro MRAPs with mine rollers supplied to Ukraine for mine-clearing needs. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Iraqi Security Forces Receive Shipment of MRAP VehiclesPublisher: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service | Note: Supports 2014 War Against the Islamic State direct conflict use under Operation Inherent Resolve: Documents MaxxPro MRAPs delivered to Iraqi Security Forces for the 2013 War in Iraq, and fielded by partner forces under 2014 Operation Inherent Resolve for the fight against ISIL. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Task Force Viking Conducts Joint Patrol with Syrian Democratic ForcesPublisher: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service | Note: Supports 2014 War Against the Islamic State direct conflict use under Operation Inherent Resolve: Documents a U.S. Army MaxxPro operated by CJTF-OIR on a joint patrol with Syrian Democratic Forces in eastern Syria. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Department of Defense to Deliver Additional MRAPs, Turrets for the MSS Mission in HaitiPublisher: U.S. Southern Command | Note: Documents MaxxPro MRAPs delivered to Haiti for Kenyan MSS personnel supporting Haitian National Police operations against gang violence. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Yemen: UAE Recklessly Supplying Militias with Windfall of Western ArmsPublisher: Amnesty International | Note: Documents MaxxPro models fielded by UAE-backed militias in the 2014 Yemen Civil War. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Arms Found in Yemen Militia Were Supplied by WestPublisher: The Guardian | Note: Documents MaxxPro armored vehicles transferred to UAE-backed forces in the 2014 Yemen Civil War. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Wikimedia Commons International MaxxPro imagePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and reuse context for the primary International MaxxPro gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Wikimedia Commons Navistar MaxxPro imagePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and reuse context for the Navistar MaxxPro gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-30Wikimedia Commons UA MaxxPro training imagePublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and reuse context for the Ukraine MaxxPro training gallery image. | Accessed: 2026-06-30