| 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. |
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