TM-9-2320-344-10

TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985A4GMT

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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Table 4.

M985A4 GMT Cargo Vehicle Weight Distribution.

Front Tandem Axles-Curb:

21,050 lbs (9 557 kg)

Front Tandem Axles-Loaded:

32,000 lbs (14 528 kg)

Rear Tandem Axles-Curb:

21,850 lbs (9 920 kg)

Rear Tandem Axles-Loaded (maximum):

34,320 lbs (15 581 kg)

Table 5.

Vehicle Performance.

Cruising Range at GCWR:

300 mi. (483 km)

Maximum Sustained Forward Speed (at 1696 rpm) - 5th Gear:

62 mph (101 km/h)

Maximum Sustained Forward Speed (at 2100 rpm) - 4th Gear:

60 mph (97 km/h)

Maximum Sustained Forward Speed (at 2100 rpm) - 3rd Gear:

39 mph (63 km/h)

Maximum Sustained Forward Speed (at 2100 rpm) - 2nd Gear:

27 mph (43 km/h)

Maximum Sustained Forward Speed (at 2100 rpm) - 1st Gear:

12.7 mph (20 km/h)

Speed on 3% Grade at GCWR:

25 mph (40 km/h)

Speed on 3% Grade at GVWR:

40 mph (64 km/h)

Speed on 30% Grade at GCWR:

3 mph (5 km/h)

Speed on 30% Grade at GVWR:

5 mph (8 km/h)

Maximum Grade at GCWR:

30 percent

Maximum Grade at GVWR:

60 percent

Maximum Side Slope w/Adequate Traction Surface:

30 percent

Maximum Towed Speed (refer to FM 4-30.31 ):

15 mph (24 km/h)

Maximum Ford Depth:

48 in. (1 219 mm)

Approach Angle:

32 degrees

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