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Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift
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Evacuation System (HERCULES) (M88A2) |
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 Mission
Provide towing, winching, and hoisting operations to support
battlefield recovery operations and evacuation of heavy tanks
and other tracked combat vehicles.
Entered Army Service: 1997
Description and Specifications
The M88A2 HERCULES is a full-tracked, armored vehicle that
uses the existing M88A1 chassis but significantly improves
towing, winching, lifting, and braking characteristics. The
HERCULES is the primary recovery support for the Abrams tank
fleet, the heavy Assault Bridge, and heavy self-propelled
artillery.
Length: 338 in
Height: 123 in
Width: 144 in
Weight: 70 tons
Speed: 25 mph w/o load; 17 mph w/ load
Cruising Range: 200 miles
Boom Capacity: 35 tons
Winch Capacity: 70 tons / 670 ft
Draw Bar Pull: 70 tons
Armament: One .50-caliber machine gun
Powertrain: 12 cylinder, 1050 hp air-cooled diesel
engine with 3-speed automatic transmission
Crew: 3
Manufacturer: United Defense, L.P. (York, PA) |
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