M9
Unofficial
names/slang: ACE
Function:
Combat Engineering
Contractor:
United Defense
Unit cost:
approx. $710,200
Length:
20' - 6"
Width:
10' - 6"
Height:
8' - 9"
Speed: 30
mph (land); 3 mph (water)
Weight:
36,000 lbs; 54,000 lbs w/ ballast
Max. Grade:
20% w/ bowl empty, 30% w/ 4000 lbs. in bowl, 60% w/
18000 lbs. in bowl
Slope (Side):
20% w/ bowl empty, 30% w/ 4000 lbs. in bowl, 40% w/
18000 lbs. in bowl
Ground
Clearance: 13 inches
Trench
Crossing: 62"
Min. Turning
Radius: Pivot
Vertical
Obsticle: 18"
Fording
Depth: 36"
Bowl
Capacity: 8.7 cubic yards
Crew: 1
Range:
approx. 200 mi
Engine:
Cummins V903C
V-8 Diesel @ 295 HP @ 2600 RPM
Armament:
none
Additional
Equipment: Winch (35,000 lb.), Dozer blade |
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Features:
The M-9 Armored Combat Earthmover is a highly
mobile, full-tracked, air transportable armored
earthmover and represents a significant enhancement
to the combat engineers' capability to support the
MAGTF. The M-9 ACE can be employed in a host of
engineer tasks, such as clearing obstacles,
preparing defilade and survivability positions, and
a myriad of engineering construction tasks including
dozing, scraping, grading, hauling, towing, and
winching. With the combination of its cross-country
mobility and armored protection, the M-9 ACE is
capable of both offensive and defensive operations
in the forwarded battle area. Additionally, with a
cruising range of 200 miles, air transportability,
and the ability to swim, the M-9 ACE can maintain
the momentum of the maneuvering forces.
Background: The M-9 ACE is currently in
production and is in the process of being fielded to
the FMF. Fielding for I MEF units (7th ESB and 1st
CEB) and the EEAP at the MCAGCC, Twenty-nine Palms
was completed in Jul-Aug 1995. Fielding for the II
MEF units (8th ESB and 2d CEB) was completed in Sep
1995. Fielding of the M-9 ACE to the remaining units
designated to receive this vehicle, including
MARRESFOR units, III MEF units, and the Marine Corps
Engineer School at Fort Leonard Wood, is scheduled
for the first and second quarters of Fiscal Year
1996.
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