Section II DESCRIPTION AND DATAPURPOSE OF M992, CARRIER, AMMUNITION TRACKED VEHICLEThis fully armored and tracked carrier transports 155mmammunition at convoy speed for howitzer support in both offensiveand defensive combat operations.CAPABILITIES AND FEATURESQuick, efficient system for loading and unloading of ammunition.Integrated ammunition cargo compartment containinglllllProjectile storage racksCanister compartmentsPowered ammunition conveyor assemblyPowered ammunition stacker assemblyCrew seating for six, plus driver’s and commander’s seatsRemote start diesel Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for continuousoperation of electrical and hydraulic systems without use of mainengine.Main engine power takeoff for hydraulic system backup.Rear door, when opened, provides overhead ballistic protectionbetween M992 and supported howitzer.Side doors on both sides of vehicle provide access for loading pro-pellant charge canisters and copperhead projectiles into canistercompartments.On-board nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) detection andprotection.1-3Change 3TM 9-2350-267-20
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