T-159 Track with Full Area Removeable Ground Pad
Abstract
THe T-159 track fabricated under contract DAAE01-86-C-R008 is intended to be used on the M1 tank. It is dimensionally the same as the T-156 track now used. THe track pitch has been designed to have replaceable road pads to allow for the difference in wear rates between the road wheel side and the ground pad side without the large weight penalty exacted by forged or cast shoes. By using a replaceable pad in the area of greatest wear the overall life of the track should be increased substantially. The test tracks are being supplied with four different combinations, utilizing two ground pad designs and two track shoe designs. Connecting hardware consists of clamp type end connectors as used on T-150, T-154 and T-158 track designs and a domed double-bolted center guide as used on the T-158. One vehicle set of tracks has been shipped to Yuma Proving Ground for field testing. (rh)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 08, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA195861
Entities
People
- A. B. Kendall