CARRIER, CARGO, AMPHIBIOUS, M116 (HUSKY) PHASE I: TROPICAL EVALUATION

An evaluation was made of the M116 cargo carrier in conjunction with Operation Swamp Fox I in an environmental expedition through the jungle of the Republic of Panama. The vehicle is a low ground pressure cargo and personnel carrier capable of operating over all kinds of terrain and under all season...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: ARMY GENERAL EQUIPMENT TEST ACTIVITY FORT LEE VA
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1962
Subjects:
*AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES
*CARGO VEHICLES
*PASSENGER VEHICLES
*TRACKED VEHICLES
JUNGLES
MANEUVERABILITY
TESTS
TROPICAL REGIONS
M-116 VEHICLES
Arctic
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0282626
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=AD0282626
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Summary:An evaluation was made of the M116 cargo carrier in conjunction with Operation Swamp Fox I in an environmental expedition through the jungle of the Republic of Panama. The vehicle is a low ground pressure cargo and personnel carrier capable of operating over all kinds of terrain and under all seasonal conditions in tropical, temperate and arctic zones. Propulsion and steering, both on land and water, are accomplished by movements of the tracks. Over-all performance of the vehicle was excellent. It completed the expedition in operable condition. Only occasional assistance was required when major obstacles were encountered such as steep, slippery banks or ravines. The vehicle displayed adequate power and excellent maneuverability for loaded and towing conditions. Vehicle maintenance was relatively light. Approximately 144 miles of jungle terrain were traversed in 22 operating days. Depending on surface conditions, slopes to 60% were climbed. (Author)

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