The
U.S. Army M977 A2 HEMTT series mobility tactical
truck has been developed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation
for cross-country military missions carrying payloads
up to 13 tons (9979 kg). The full line up of M977
A2 models, five cargo trucks, a fuel servicing truck,
a load handling system. With multiple capabilities,
these trucks are critical to mission success. The
M977 A2 vehicles are used for direct rearming of
the Multiple Launch Rocket System; transport of
Patriot erectors/launchers; resupply of field artillery
ammunition and forward area rearm in armor, cavalry
and infantry units; refueling of tracked vehicles,
wheeled vehicles and helicopters in forward areas;
and recovery of disabled wheeled and tracked vehicles.
The two-person, two-door forward control cab is
of heavy-duty welded steel construction with corrosion-resistant
skins. To reduce procurement and life cycle costs,
the HEMTT features extensive use of commercial automotive
components including an Oshkosh truck cab, standard
eight-cylinder diesel engine and a standard four-speed
automatic transmission.
Visiting
French President Francois Hollande said at the White House on Friday,
May 18, 2012, that he stood by the pledge to withdraw French forces
from Afghanistan by the end of 2012. ...
