Tracks Versus Wheels in Soft Soil and Snow

Abstract

On the basis of arguments advanced and data presented, the following points are concluded: (a) A general solution to the problem of wheels versus tracks is not feasible. (b) Whether to use wheels or tracks is a question which must be answered each time a new vehicle requirement is posed. (c) The following are the principal factors to be considered in making the decision: mission, initial cost, suspension vulnerability, obstacle performance, ridability, fuel economy, maintenance cost, and soft-soil performance. (d) Soft-soil performance is the principal factor that has motivated the selection of tracks over wheels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0744222

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  • Dean R. Freitab
  • Zoltan J. Janosi

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  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tracked Vehicles
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  • Vulnerability

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