13:37 GMT, March 19, 2010 Chicago, IL. | Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles (OSV), an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced today that it has received a contract from Boeing Defense, Space & Security for two specialty device trailers to be used with AH-64 Apache Helicopter Longbow Crew Trainer simulators. The simulators could be deployed in theatre to provide comprehensive, high fidelity training for Longbow aircrews and maintenance personnel. The total value of the contract is $2.6 million and the specialty device trailers will be delivered in September 2010.

“We’ve seen a growing demand for our specialty trailers such as those specified by Boeing,” said Tony Ellis, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles general manager and vice president of finance. “Aircraft and vehicle simulators are highly productive. They deliver a better value for taxpayers because simulators eliminate the wear-and-tear on actual Apache helicopters and require no fuel.”

OSV manufactures the trailers and support systems in its Calumet City, Ill. facilities. The 53-foot long and 8.5-foot wide enclosures are engineered with twin pop-out extensions to provide a larger training area and a richer teaching experience. The full-fidelity simulators offer a realistic depiction of various flying conditions that allows for comprehensive mission flight crew planning and intensive training.

“For more than 14 years, OSV has had a strong relationship with Boeing having delivered a wide range of trailers and power support systems such as these used for the Longbow Crew Trainer,” Ellis explained. “Our company’s mission is to develop effective and mobile environments that enable our customers to offer a realistic teaching experience.”

Each specialty trailer is teamed with an integrated support and service trailer. These support trailers feature a power generator, air conditioning system, power cables, full workshop and equipment storage compartments.