Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck

A HEMTT in Iraq

The Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck ( HEMTT ) is a supply vehicle of the U.S. Army, which came in a big way in the Gulf wars and used in this role, replacing many older types of trucks.

Since 1982 in Wisconsin (USA ) returns the Oshkosh Truck Corporation the HEMTT in large numbers to the U.S. Army ( original name: Heavy Expandable Multipurpose Tactical Truck). The internal model designation is M977 A2 Series (formerly M977 Series). The HEMTT is a strong and built in various versions 4-axis multi-purpose truck, which is the backbone of the supply units of the Army since the Gulf war.

Versions

  • M977 Truck, cargo: cargo truck
  • M978 Truck, tanker fuel: tank truck carrying about 10,000 liters (2500 gallons)
  • M983 Truck, tractor: tractor for heavy loads
  • M984 Truck, wrecker: Recovery Vehicle
  • M985 Truck, Cargo, with crane: Cargo truck with crane

Specifications

Dimensions

Tare

In addition crane is the type Grove with 1,134 tons (2500 lbs) load capacity (height 5.79 m ( 19 feet ) ).

The military load in the area is about 10 tons ( 22,000 lbs ) for all types. The HEMTT feature a 450 -hp eight - cylinder Detroit diesel engine with 12.06 liters, which operates in two-stroke method. The maximum speed is 92 km / h (57 mph), which have a 5-speed automatic trucks with 2- stage reduction and disengageable by compressed air front tandem axles. All-wheel drive (8x8). Tire type and size: Michelin tubeless 16:00 R20.

Your action radius is 640 km ( 400 miles ) on a tank capacity of 587 liters (155 gallons). The ground clearance is 61 cm (24 inches), the climbing ability of 60% with 10 tonnes of payload. The on-board electrical system is aligned at 24 volts. The fording of the HEMTT is 1.22 m (48 inches).

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