Military


XM1108 Universal Carrier


XM1108 Characteristics

GENERAL
Weight, combat loaded 40,000 lb. (18,144 kg)
Payload 15,000 lb. (6,804 kg)
Ground pressure, combat loaded 8.63 psi (0.60 kg/cm2)
Personnel capacity 3
Fuel tank capacity 130 gallons (492 liters)


PERFORMANCE
Speed on land 41 mi/h (66 km/h)
Acceleration, 0-20 mph 7.1sec
Acceleration, 0-30 mph 16.7 sec
Cruising range 300 mi (483 km)
Turning radius Pivot to infinite
Slope 60%
Side Slope 40%
Trench crossing 86 in. (218 cm)
Vertical wall climbing 30 in. (76 cm)   
Gross horsepower-to-weight ratio 20 hp/ton


ENGINE
Make and model Detroit Diesel 6V53TIA
Displacement 318 in.3 (5.2 liter)
Fuel Diesel
Gross horsepower 400 hp


TRANSMISSION, AUTOMATIC
Make and model Allison X200-4B
Type Hydrokinetic
Steering Hydrostatic
Brake type Multiple wet plate


RUNNING GEAR
Suspension Torsion bar
Road wheels 6 per side, 24 inch diameter (61 cm)
Track type Steel double pin, detachable rubber pad
Number of shoes 75 left, 76 right
Track pitch 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Track width 15 in. (38 cm)
Shock absorbers 4 per side
Wheel travel 15.8 in. (40.2 cm)


ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generator
Amperes 200, 300 optional
Volts, dc 28 
Batteries 4, type 6TL, 120 amp-hr, 12-volt each


ARMAMENT
M50 MG 2,000 ready rds.


SQUAD WEAPONS
Rifles, M16A2, 5.56mm 3


ARMOR
Hull 5083 Aluminum
Cab 5083 Aluminum
Windows Transparent armor with louver covers


FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fixed 5 lb. (2.3 kg) CO2 for engine compartment
Portable 5 lb. (2.3 kg) CO2


 

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