Polaris Government and Defense just rolled out a new variant of its MRZR Alpha tactical vehicle — this time packing one kilowatt of exportable power to back agile and adaptable military missions.
Unveiled at the Modern Day Marine defense expo, the latest addition to the MRZR family is designed to move personnel, equipment, and supplies through challenging terrain with ease.
It fits four people, hauls up to 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms), and clears a solid 12 inches (30 centimeters) off the ground to handle rough terrain.
The headline feature? That one kilowatt of exportable power. It’s enough juice to run lightweight electronics, communication systems, and sensor kits without relying on a separate generator.
“More than just a troop carrier, a single MRZR Alpha can be transformed into multiple configurations for different environments and unique missions,” company vice president Nick Francis said last year.
“Having a single vehicle that can do more than one or two roles is critically important,” he added.
For Bigger Jobs: The 5kW Version
For heavier jobs, Polaris also offers a five-kilowatt MRZR Alpha XP variant.
It is built to handle power-hungry tools such as electronic warfare systems, radars, or drone command nodes.
The MRZR XP can also handle the demands of larger operations where power-intensive equipment needs to run for extended periods.
Like the smaller 1kW variant, the 5kW features a three-port fused connector that allows simultaneous use of onboard power, whether the vehicle is stationary or moving.
Both MRZR models are meant to provide a capability that soldiers “would have had to carry, like a secondary generator.”
As Polaris engineer John LaFata told Shephard Media: “Charging radios now becomes a part of the vehicle.”
