The M656 is a 5-ton 8x8 U.S. military heavy cargo truck. It was used to support the Pershing 1a missile system. [1]
| M656 | |
|---|---|
 The XM656 prototype | |
| Overview | |
| Type | 5-ton 8x8 cargo truck |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1968–1969 |
| Assembly |  United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | M757, M791 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Continental LDS-465-2 multifuel engine |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 278 inches (M656 & M757), 314 inches (M791) |
Development
editThe M656 vehicles evolved from the XM543E2 program. The testing program ended in 1964.
Variants
edit- 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]
M656 cargo truck
M757 tractor
M791 van
References
edit- ↑ 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
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