M977
(A.K.A.: MK-48)
Unofficial
names/slang: Dragon Wagon, HEMTT ("He Mit")
Function:
All-terrain transport. May also be configured with
crane or wrecker attachments or 2,500 gallon fuel
tanker.
Contractor:
Oshkosh Truck Corp.
Unit cost:
approx. unavailiable
Length:
29' - 3"
Width: 8'
- 0"
Height:
9' - 4"
Speed: 57
mph
Weight
(Combat Loaded): 32,000 - 51,000 lbs
Ground
Clearance: 24 inches
Crew: 2
Range:
approx. 300 mi
Engine:
Detroit Diesel
V-8 Diesel @ 450 HP (@2,100 RPM)
Armament:
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Background:
The Marine Corps fielded the heavy tactical vehicle
system during the mid 1980s. The Logistics Vehicle
System (LVS) is a modular system consisting of a
MK48 front power unit and, originally, four
interchangeable rear body units (RBU). The front
power unit and rear body units are joined by a
hydraulically powered articulated joint that assists
in steering the vehicle and allows a degree of
independent movement between the front and rear
units for more mobility. The articulated joint
transfers automotive power to the RBU axles and
hydraulic power for any hydraulically operated
equipment. The completed units are 8x8 systems with
two front steering axles. The LVS has an off road
payload of 12.5 tons and an on road payload of 22.5
tons.
MK48, Front Power Unit - The MK48 Front
Power Unit is an enclosed cab, diesel powered,
automatic transmission, 4x4 vehicle that provides
all automotive and hydraulic power for the LVS
combinations.
MK14, Container Transporter Rear Body Unit
- The MK14 Container Transporter Rear Body Unit
is a flatbed trailer for transporting bulk cargo and
standardized cargo containers. It is equipped with
ISO lock points for securing 20 foot standard
containers, the Marine Corps Field Logistics System
(FLS) bulk liquid tanks and pump units (SIXCONS),
and standard Marine Corps Expeditionary Shelter
System (MCESS). The MK14 can also be equipped with a
tow bar adapter kit that allows it to be tandem
towed as an un-powered trailer behind a MK48/MK14
combination. The tandem tow is limited to the 12.5
ton off road payload.
MK15 (M984), Recovery / Wrecker Rear Body
Unit - The MK15 Recovery/Wrecker Rear Body Unit
provides a lift and tow capability and to recover
disabled vehicles.
MK16 (M983), 5th Wheel Semi-trailer Adapter
Rear Body Unit - The MK16 5th Wheel Semi-trailer
Adapter Rear Body Unit is designed to move
semi-trailers with loads up to 70 tons.
MK17, Dropside Cargo Rear Body Unit -
The MK17 Dropside Cargo Rear Body Unit with Material
Handling Crane is a dropside bulk cargo vehicle with
an integral hydraulically operated crane to provide
a self loading capability.
MK18, Self-loading Container and Ribbon
Bridge Transporter - Since the initial fielding,
325 MK14s have been converted to the MK18
Self-loading Container and Ribbon Bridge
Transporter. The MK18 is capable of self loading and
off-loading fully loaded 20 foot standard containers
and the ribbon bridge interior and ramp bays and
standard bridge boat. An additional 164 MK14s will
be converted during 1996 and 1997 to the MK18A1
configuration. The MK18A1 differs from the MK18 in
the loading and off-loading mechanism.
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