On the basis of arguments advanced and data presented, the following points are concluded: (a) A general solution to the problem of wheels versus tracks is not feasible. (b) Whether to use wheels or tracks is a question which must be answered each time a new vehicle requirement is posed. (c) The following are the principal factors to be considered in making the decision: mission, initial cost, suspension vulnerability, obstacle performance, ridability, fuel economy, maintenance cost, and soft-soil performance. (d) Soft-soil performance is the principal factor that has motivated the selection of tracks over wheels.


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    Title :

    Tracks Versus Wheels in Soft Soil and Snow


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    57 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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