General  

Weight, combat loaded	26,500 lb (12,020 kg)
Maximum weight	31,000 lb (14,061 kg)
Weight, air transportable	23,300 lb (10,569 kg)
Ground pressure	8.61 lb/in2 (.61 kg/cm2)
Fuel tank capacity	110 gal (416 liters)

Performance  

Speed on land	41 mi/h (64 km/hr)
Speed in water	3.6 mi/h (5.8 km/hr)
Optional speed	45-62 mi/h (72-100 km/hr)
Cruising range	300 mi (483 km)
Turning radius	Pivot to infinite
Slope	60%
Side slope	40%
Trench crossing	66 in (168 cm)
Vertical wall climbing	24 in (61 cm)
Braking (20 – 0 mi/h)	40 ft

Engine  

Make and model	Detroit Diesel 6V53T
Displacement	318 in.3 (5.2 liter)
Fuel	Diesel
Cold-start system	Glow plug
Gross horsepower	275 hp
Optional engine	400 hp
Gross horsepower-to-weight ratio	19.5 hp/ton

Transmission  

Make and model	Allison X200-4B
Type	Hydrokinetic
Steering	Hydrostatic
Brake type	Multiple wet plate

Running Gear  

Suspension type	Torsion bar
Roadwheels	5 pr. per side  24 in. dia (61 cm)
Track type	Steel single pin, detachable rubber pad
Number of shoes	63 left; 64 right
Track pitch	6 in. (15.2 cm)
Track width	15 in. (38 cm)
Shock absorbers	3 per side
Total roadwheel travel	13.0 in. (33 cm)

Electrical System  

Generator
Volts, DC   Amperes	28  200
Batteries	4, type 6TL, 12 volt, 120 amp-hr min. each
Auxiliary power unit
Amperes   Volts, dc	200  28
Optional generators	300 or 400 amp

Fire Extinguisher  

Fixed	5 lb. (2.3 kg) CO2 for engine compartment
Portable	5 lb. (2.3 kg) CO2
Optional Automatic fire suppression system	Engine compartment  Crew compartment

Armor  

Basic hull	5083 Aluminum
Optional armor packages	14.5mm ballistic  30mm ballistic  Chemical energy weapons  Mine protection

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Protection  

Ventilated face piece	M13
Optional	Overpressure
	Regenerative Collective protection

Other Options  

Air-conditioning

Com/Nav packages

* All characteristics at combat loaded weight 

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