Experience in combating cold weather operation of army vehicles in Alaska; new subzero oil being tested has pour point of -- 50 F and minimum flash point of 320 F; new low temperature tire has same characteristics as normal rubber tires, and remains flexible at temperatures down to -- 50 F; gasoline fueled auxiliary system developed for preheating engines; new amphibious personnel carrier called Otter, currently under test, described.


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    Title :

    Testing automotive equipment under severe Arctic conditions


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Contributors:

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    Publication date :

    1952


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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