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Motor vehicle
The M656 is a 5-ton 8x8 U.S. military heavy cargo truck. It was a 5-ton truck in April 1966 and was used with the Pershing 1a missile. [1]
Development
The M656 vehicles evolved from the XM543E2 program. The testing program ended in 1964.
Variants
- XM656- Prototype M656
- XM757- Prototype M757
- XM791- Prototype M791
- M656- Cargo version used to carry the Pershing 1a missile Programmer Test Station and Power Station[2]
- M757- Tractor used to tow M790 Pershing 1a missile erector launcher[3]
- M791- Van version used for the Pershing 1a Battery Control Central[4]
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M656 cargo truck
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M757 tractor
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M791 van
References
- ^ Doyle, David (2003). "G-852 M656 Family". Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles. Krause. pp. 189–192. ISBN 0-87349-508-X.
- ^ "M656". Equipment Data Sheets for TACOM Combat & Tactical Equipment. United States Army. June 1985. pp. 4-202–4-203. TM 43-0001-31.
- ^ "M757". Equipment Data Sheets for TACOM Combat & Tactical Equipment. United States Army. June 1985. pp. 4-286–4-287. TM 43-0001-31.
- ^ "M791". Equipment Data Sheets for TACOM Combat & Tactical Equipment. United States Army. June 1985. pp. 4-312–4-313. TM 43-0001-31.
External links
- M656 variants and Technical Manuals (subscription required)
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