Engineering Test of Recovery Vehicle, Full-Tracked, Light Armored (M113A1) XM806E1

Abstract

The XM-806E1 recovery vehicle is an M-113A1, APC modified for recovery of disabled vehicles comparable in weight to the M-113A1. The purpose of the test was to determine the performance, suitability, durability, safety, and maintainability of the vehicles; and whether or not any degradation was realized to the basic M113A1 armored personnel carrier. The vehicle was scheduled for operation at APG for 4000 vehicle test miles, of which 1000 were with an M113A1 in tow. Also, 100 winch operating hours and 12 crane operating hours were conducted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0859649

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  • Herman J. Ramig

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Crystal Structure
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Load Distribution
  • Lubricants
  • Maintenance
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Relief Valves
  • Teeth
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Vehicles

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