TM-9-2320-280-10
TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-280-10 - Page 19 of 405
TM 9-2320-280-10
1-9. CARGO/TROOP CARRIERS
(M998, M998A1, M1038, AND M1038A1)
a.
Differences
. The only difference between the M998 and M998A1 cargo/troop carriers and the M1038
and M1038A1 cargo/troop carriers is that the M998 and M998A1 do not have winches and the M1038 and
M1038A1 do. This difference affects:
•
Vehicle Length
•
Vehicle Weight
•
Shipping Dimensions
•
Approach Angle
•
Special Winch-Assisted Operations
It does not affect the basic purpose, performance, or special limitations of the vehicles.
b.
Purpose of the Vehicle
. M998, M998A1, M1038, and M1038A1 cargo/troop carriers are used to
transport equipment, materials, and/or personnel. The cargo carrier is capable of transporting a payload
(including crew) of 2,500 pounds (1,134 kilograms). The troop carrier is capable of transporting a two-man crew
and eight passengers. Both use a troop seat kit for troop transport operations.
The cargo/troop carrier also has
a four-man crew configuration. The M1038 and M1038A1 are equipped with winches. This feature permits
recovery operations of similar vehicles.
c.
Performance
. Fully-loaded M998, M998A1, M1038, and M1038A1 cargo/troop carriers will climb road
grades as steep as 60% (31 °) and traverse a side slope of up to 40% (22 °). The vehicle fords hard bottom
water crossing up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) without a deepwater fording kit and 60 inches (152 centimeters)
with the kit. Refer to table 1-15 for cruising range.
d.
Special Limitations
. None.
e.
Special Instructions in the Manual.
(1)
Refer to paragraph 2-2, Controls, Indicators, and Equipment.
(2)
Refer to paragraph 2-44, Troop Seat Kit Operation.
(3)
Refer to chapter 2, section V, Cargo/Troop Carrier and S250 Shelter Carrier Operation.
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