The XM561 Cargo Truck - A Breakthrough in Mobility

Abstract

A new concept in wheeled vehicle mobility is presented which verifies the advantage of an articulated system over the rigid wheeled vehicle. This paper traces the history of the development of the XM561 cargo truck, and presents the design configuration, articulation system, and mobility evaluation as compared with other military vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1965
Accession Number
ADA395409

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Zimmerman

Organizations

  • United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Maintenance
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Military Vehicles
  • Mobility
  • Moisture
  • Moisture Content
  • Reliability
  • Resilience
  • Standards
  • Swimming
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tracked Vehicles
  • Vehicle Design
  • Vehicles

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  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.