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 Mission
Provide a common light tactical vehicle capability. Replaced
the quarter-ton jeep, M718A1 ambulance, half-ton Mule,
1.25-ton Gamma Goat, and M792 ambulance.
Entered Service: 1985
Description and Specifications
The HMMWV (High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) is a
light, highly mobile, diesel-powered, four-wheel-drive vehicle
equipped with an automatic transmission. Based on the M998
chassis, using common components and kits, the HMMWV can be
configured to become a troop carrier, armament carrier, S250
shelter carrier, ambulance, TOW missile carrier, and a Scout
vehicle.
The M998 is the baseline vehicle for the M998 series of 1
1/4-ton trucks, which are known as the HMMWV vehicles. The
HMMWV vehicles include 11 variants. They are:
 M998 Cargo/Troop Carrier
M1038 Cargo/Troop Carrier, with winch
M1043 Armament Carrier
M1044 Armament Carrier, with winch
M1045 TOW Carrier
M1046 TOW Carrier, with winch
M997 Ambulance, basic armor 4-Litter
M1035 Ambulance, 2-Litter
M1037 Shelter Carrier
M1042 Shelter Carrier, with winch
M1097 Heavy HMMWV (payload of 4,400 pounds)
All HMMWVs are designed for use over all types of roads, in
all weather conditions and are extremely effective in the most
difficult terrain. The HMMWV's high power-to-weight ratio,
four-wheel drive and high ground clearance combine to give it
outstanding cross-country mobility.
Length: 15 ft
Width: 7.08 ft
Height: 6.00 feet reducible to 4.5 feet
Weight: 5,200 lbs
Engine: V8, 6.2 litre displacement, fuel injected diesel,
liquid cooled, compression ignition
Horsepower: 150 at 3,600 RPM
Transmission: 3 speed, automatic
Transfer Case: 2 speed, locking, chain driven
Electrical System: 24 volt, negative ground, 60 amps
Brakes: Hydraulic, 4-wheeled disc
Fording Depth: without preparation: 2.5 ft (76.2 cm); with
deep water fording kit : 5 ft (1.5 m)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 25 gallons
Range: 350 mile highway
Max. Speed: 65 mph
Manufacturer
AM General (South Bend, IN); O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt
(Fairfield, OH)
(Source: US
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