How much does a M88A2 cost?
How much does a M88A2 cost?
| M88 Recovery Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1959 |
| Manufacturer | BMY (1961–1994) United Defense and Anniston Army Depot (1994–2005) BAE Systems Land and Armaments (since 2005) |
| Unit cost | US$2,050,000 |
| Produced | 1961–present |
What engine does the M88A2 have?
diesel engine
The M88A2 is powered by continental AVDS-1790-8CR, V12 air-cooled twin-turbo diesel engine with a rated power of 1,050hp.
How much can an M88A2 lift?
The A-frame boom and hoist winch of the M88A2 can lift 35 tons. The spade can be used to anchor the vehicle when using the main winch and can be used for light earth moving to prepare a recovery area.
How much torque do tanks have?
The M1 power pack: 1500 hp and no pistons
| M1 Abrams | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Valve gear | None |
| Horsepower (SAE net) | 1500 at 3000 rpm |
| Torque (lb-ft, SAE net) | 3900 at 1500 rpm |
What can the M88A2 Hercules be used for?
It can also be used to slave start other vehicles, as well as a means to refuel or defuel vehicles. The M88A2 can refuel Abrams tanks from its own fuel tanks. The M88A2 HERCULES is the successor vehicle to the M88A1, which only had a recovery capability of 56 tons.
Is the M88A2 Hercules a Abrams tank?
The M88A2 can refuel Abrams tanks from its own fuel tanks. The M88A2 HERCULES is the successor vehicle to the M88A1, which only had a recovery capability of 56 tons.
What kind of vehicle is the M88A2?
The M88A2 is now being manufactured by BAE Systems. The M88A2 recovery vehicle meets the US Army’s requirements for a well- equipped recovery vehicle, which safely performs towing, winching and recovery operations in war zones. The M88A2 vehicle can also winch inoperative heavyweight M1A1/2 Abrams tanks.
How big is a Hercules heavy recovery vehicle?
M88A2 Alternative Designations MRV (Medium Recovery Vehicle) HRV (Heavy Recovery Vehicle), Improved Recovery Vehicle, Hercules Country of Origin USA Role Battlefield recovery of combat vehicles Date Of Introduction 1961 1978 1997 Crew 3-4: commander, driver, mechanic, and rigger Combat Weight 56 tons (50.8 mt) 56 tons (50.8 mt) 70 tons (63.5 mt)