M1038 HMMWV Cargo/Troop Carrier With Winch
The M1038 and M1038A1 were variations of the M998 and M998A1 cargo/troop carriers. The only difference between the M998 and M998A1 cargo/troop carriers and the M1038 and M1038A1 cargo/troop carriers was that the M998 and M998A1 did not have self-recovery winches and the M1038 and M1038A1 did. This difference affected vehicle length, vehicle weight, shipping dimensions, approach angle, and special winch-assisted operations. It did not affect the basic purpose, performance, or special limitations of the vehicles.
The M1038 and M1038A1 HMMWVs were cargo/troop carrier configurations of the HMMWV family. They were used to transport equipment, materials, and/or personnel. The vehicles were equipped with basic armor and used to transport equipment, materials, and/or personnel. The cargo carrier configuration was capable of transporting a payload (including crew) of 2,500 pounds and the troop carrier was capable of transporting a 2-man crew and 8 passengers. Both used a troop seat kit for troop transport operations. The cargo/troop carrier could also be configured in a 4-man crew configuration. The vehicles could climb 60 percent (31 degrees) slopes and traverse a side slope of up to 40 (22 degrees) percent fully loaded. The vehicles could ford hard bottom water crossing up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) without a deep water fording kit and up to 60 inches (152 centimeters) with the kit.
The M1038, M1038A1 are equipped with the self-recovery winch which can also be used to recover like systems. The M1038A1 models had the latest modifications applied to other vehicles in the A1 series.
