Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
 A HEMTT in Iraq |
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| Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
M977 A4 'Cargo' version
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| Technical specifications | |
| length | 10.2m |
| width | 2.44m |
| height | 3m |
| wheelbase | 5.33m |
| permissible tensile mass | 49441kg |
| own weight | 19278kg |
| military payload | 14968kg |
| crew | 2 |
| engine | |
| engine | Detroit Diesel 8V92TA (T = turbocharger A = aftercooler = intercooler) |
| Top speed | 100 km / h |
| High performance | 332 kW (450PS) |
| transmission | 5-speed automatic Allison 4500 SP |
The H eavy E Xpanded M obility T actical T ruck ( HEMTT ) is a supply vehicle of the US Army , which in a big way in the Gulf Wars was used and many in this role older trucks replaced types.
Since 1982, the supplies Oshkosh Truck Corporation in Wisconsin ( USA ) the HEMTT in large numbers to the US Army (original name: H eavy E xpandable M ultipurpose T actical T ruck). The internal model name is M977 A2 Series (formerly M977 Series ). The HEMTT is a strong 4-axle multi-purpose truck built in different versions, which has been the backbone of the Army's supply units since the Gulf Wars.
Versions
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- M977 Truck, cargo: cargo truck
- M978 Truck, tanker fuel: Tanker truck with a capacity of approximately 10,000 liters (2500 gallons)
- M983 Truck, tractor: tractor unit for heavy loads
- M984 Truck, wrecker: recovery vehicle
- M985 Truck, cargo, with crane: Freight truck with a lifting crane
Technical specifications
Dimensions
| Type | length | width | wheelbase |
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| M977 | 10.19 m (401 in) | 2.44 m (96 in) | 5.33 m (210 in) |
| M978 | like M977 | like M977 | |
| M983 | 8.41 m (331 in) | like M977 | 4.60 m (181 inches) |
| M984 | 9.57 m (392 in) | like M977 | 4.85 m (191 in) |
| M985 | like M977 | like M977 | |
| The height of all types is between 2.59 m (102 inches) and 2.84 m (112 inches), depending on the structure. | |||
Empty weight
| Type | Weight |
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| M977 ww (with winch) | 17.6 t (38,800 lbs) |
| M977 wow (without winch) ' | 17.1 t (37,900 lbs) |
| M978 ww | 17.3 t (38,200 lbs) |
| M978 wow | 17.0 t (37,300 lbs) |
| M983 w. crane | 17.8 t (39,200 lbs) |
| M983 where. Crane | 14.6 t (32,200 lbs) |
| M984 | 23.1 t (50,900 lbs) |
| M985 ww | 18.0 t (39,600 lbs) |
| M985 wow | 17.5 t (38,700 lbs) |
| (Conversion: 2204.585 lbs = 1 t) |
The add-on crane is a Grove type with a 1.134 ton (2500 lbs) lifting capacity (height 5.79 m (19 feet)).
The military payload in the field is approximately 10 tons (22,000 lbs) for all types. The HEMTT feature a 450 hp paid 8-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine 8V92TA from Detroit Diesel with 12.06 liters. The top speed is 92 km / h (57 mph ), the trucks have a 5-speed automatic with 2-speed reduction and front tandem axles that can be decoupled by compressed air . All-wheel drive (8x8). Tire type and size: Michelin tubeless 16.00 R20.
The range of the vehicle is 640 km (400 miles) with a fuel capacity of 587 liters (155 gallons). The ground clearance is 61 cm (24 inches), the gradeability is 60% with a 10 ton payload. The on-board electrical system is designed for 24 volts. The fording depth of the HEMTT is 1.22 m (48 inches).
Individual evidence
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