Review of background and historical summary on Heavy Equipment Transporters (HET) and examples of developments before and after World War II; present day requirements and additional features; example of M123-Trackporter, tank transporter; concept under study of 5-axle, 10×4, truck unit, dubbed "Portall", featuring tilt deck arrangement for loading, flat load platform for tanks and general cargo, low weight, and good maneuverability.


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    Title :

    Trends in tank transporter concepts


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Contributors:
    Denn, P.D. (author) / Bischoff, T.J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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