TM-9-2320-429-10

TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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EQUIPMENT DATA - Continued

Table 7.

Vehicle Performance. - Continued

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:

41 degrees

Departure Angle:

45 degrees

Limp Home Speed:

10 mph (16 km/h) for up to 30 miles (48 km)

Table 8.

Fluid Capacities.

Refer to lubrication instructions in operator's PMCS (WP 0148) for vehicle fluid capacities.

Table 9.

Engine.

Make:

Detroit Diesel Corporation

Model:

8V92TA

Type:

2-Stroke, V-Type Diesel

Cylinders:

8

Bore:

4.84 in. (123 mm)

Stroke:

5 in. (127 mm)

Displacement:

736 cid (12 L)

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