A Suspension System for a Military Tracked Vehicle was developed using a compressible silicone based fluid to provide both springing and dampening. The Suspension System will allow full retraction of the track system. The lightweight system provides seventeen inches Joiner, four inches Rebound and a 3.5 g Load Capacity for a Static Loading of 5100 pounds each. Hydropneumatic suspension, Suspension systems, Military vehicles. (mjm)
Development of a Retractable Compressible Fluid Suspension System. Task 1
1988
72 pages
Report
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English
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