M88A1E1
Unofficial
names/slang: Hercules
Function:
Armored Recovery Vehicle for Main Battle Tanks
Contractor:
BMY Combat Systems Division
Unit cost:
approx. $2,050,000
Length:
27' - 2"
Width:
11' - 3"
Height:
10' - 3" max.
Speed: 30
mph (governed)
Max Ascending
Grade: 60 deg
Max
Descending Grade: 60 deg
Max Side
Slope Grade: 30 deg
Max Vertical
Obsticle: 42 inches
Max Trench
Crossing Width: 8' - 6"
Turning
Radius: Pivot
Weight
(Combat Loaded): 70.0 tons
Ground
Clearance: 17 inches
Max Fording
Depth: 56 inches (90 inches w/ fording kit)
Crew: 3
Range:
approx. 300 mi
Engine:
Continental
AVDS-1790-2DR 12 cylinder, air cooled, supercharged,
fuel injection diesel engine @ 1050 hp @2400 rpm
Main Winch
Max Pull (Straight): 140,000 lbs
Hoist Winch
Max Lift: 70,000 lbs
Aux. Winch
Max Pull (Straight): 6,000 lbs
Boom
Capacity: 25 tons
Boom Max Lift
Height: 25.125 feet
Armament:
(1) M2HB .50 cal machine gun, (2) M16 rifles |
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Features:
System improvements consist of an upgraded power
pack (engine and transmission), higher winch and
hoist capacities, increased tow/breaking
performance, and increased armor protection. The
Hercules includes additional weight (approximately
70 tons), an upgraded suspension, power-assisted
brakes, and an improved hydraulic system. The
Hercules will possess an auxiliary power unit to
operate no-load recovery components and impact tools
without running the engine. Additionally, the
Hercules will be transportable worldwide by highway,
rail, marine, and air in accordance with the
Military Traffic Management Command Transportation
Engineering Agency (MTMCTEA) transportability
engineering analysis.
Background: The M88A1E1 Hercules
Recovery Vehicle will provide towing capability for
modern and future tanks. The Hercules is replacing
the present M88 which is unable to tow the newer,
heavier M1A1 tanks.
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