Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
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The Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) is an 8x8 or 10x10 diesel powered vehicle used by the US military. It is available in several configurations:
- M977 and M985 cargo trucks carry all types of equipment, especially ammunition. A crane is mounted on the bed.
- M978 tanker refuels tactical vehicles and helicopters in forward locations.
- M983 tractor tows the trailer-mounted MIM-104 Patriot missile systems.
- The M983 with 30 KW generator and a crane mounted behind the cab towed the MGM-31 Pershing Erector Laucher in CONUS (a MAN tractor was used in West Germany).
- M984 recovery vehicle uses a lift-and-tow system to recover disabled vehicles in two-to-three minutes. It mounts a recovery winch, a crane and a large storage box.
The vehicle is produced by the Oshkosh Truck Corporation. The cost of a 'plain' HEMTT (M977 or M985) begins at approximately $135,000.
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General characteristics
- Length: 33.4 ft (10.2 m) M977, M978, M985, 32.8 ft (10.0 m) M984, 29.2 ft (8.9 m) M983
- Width: 8.5 ft (2.6 m)
- Height: 7.8 ft (2.4 m)
- Weight: 31 tons (M977, M978, M983), 34 tons (M985), 49 tons (M984)
- Speed: 55 mph (89 km/h)
- Range: 300 miles (480 km)
- Fording Depth: 5.4 ft (1.6 m)
- Crew: 2
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