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TM 9-2350-287-34
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features ......................................................................... 1-4
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Location and Description of Major Components ................................................................................... 1-5
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Differences Between Models ............................................................................................................... 1-11
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Equipment Data ................................................................................................................................... 1-13
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Equipment Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 1-16
1-11. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
Purpose
The M992A1 is a field artillery ammunition support vehicle comparable in speed, mobility, and survivability to current field
artillery weapons (M1 09A6 self-propelled howitzer class).
Capabilities
This full-tracked, self-propelled, diesel-powered vehicle is highly mobile and maneuverable. It is capable of long-range,
high-speed operation on improved roads and is well suited to rough terrain, muddy or marshy ground, sand, snow, or ice.
The M992A1 can also ford waterways where maximum depth is 42 inches.
Features
Ammunition handling equipment that includes a hydraulically operated conveyor assembly, two projectile rack
assemblies, canister stowage compartments, and related components.
Remote start diesel-powered auxiliary power unit (APU) for continuous operation of electrical and hydraulic
systems without use of the main engine.
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Upper rear door that, when opened, provides overhead ballistic protection between M992A1 and supported
howitzer. Two small doors in upper rear door allow operation of conveyor with upper rear door closed.
Side doors, on both sides of vehicle, that provide access for personnel and for the loading of propellant-charge
canisters and copperhead projectiles into canister compartments.
On-board nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) agent detection and protection system.
Crew seating for three, plus driver's seat and commander's seat.
Simplified test equipment for the internal combustion engine (STE/ICE).
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