Tactical trucks are trucks that can travel where the conventional commercial trucks are immobilized by adverse terrain conditions and, for military use, must be able to withstand misuse, abuse, and neglect, yet still perform their mission.The eight-by-eight configuration evolved from the mobility requirements. Swimming capability, with payload, is a new requirement met by the trucks, 2-1/2 Ton, 8×8, XM410E1 and 5 Ton, 8×8 XM656.Curtailment of military personnel has resulted in the availability of less maintenance and supply support. Consequently, these new 8×8′s have been designed for a minimum of maintenance by using very durable components, sealed units, and lubed-for-life-bearings.


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    Title :

    The Military, Tactical, Eight-by-Eight Trucks


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    1965 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition ; 1965



    Publication date :

    1965-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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