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US Military Land Vehicles: M548 Cargo Carrier
M548
Unofficial names/slang: n/a
Function: All-terrain tracked cargo hauler
Contractor: ----
Unit cost: unavailable
Length: 18' - 10.5"
Width: 8' - 4"
Height: 8' - 10.5"
Speed: 40 mph (road)
Weight: 28,290 lbs Combat Loaded, 13,413 lbs Air Transportable, 15,322 lbs Curb
Payload: 12,000 lbs
Cargo Volume: 312 cu. ft.
Ground Clearance: 16 inches
Max Grade Ability: 60% Ascending, 60% Descending, 30% Side Slope
Max Fording Depth: 40 in
Vertical Obstacle: 24 in
Max Trench Crossing: 66 in
Crew: 1 Driver, 3 passengers in cab, 4 passengers in cargo compartment
Range: approx. 300 mi
Engine: 2 Cycle Diesel V6 @ 210 HP @ 2800 RPM
Armament: M2HB .50 cal machine gun w/ 315 rounds or M60 7.62mm machine gun w/ 600 rounds (pintle mount above driver compartment)



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