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M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) |
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 Mission
Transport, deploy, recover and evacuate combat-loaded main
battle tanks and other heavy tracked and wheeled vehicles to
and from the battlefield.
Entered Army Service: 1993
Description and Specifications
The Heavy Equipment Transport System (HETS) consists of the
M1070 Truck Tractor and the M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter
Semi-trailer. The HETS transports payloads up to 70 tons -
primarily Abrams tanks. It operates on highways worldwide
(with permits), secondary roads, and cross-country. The HETS
has a number of features that significantly improve the
mobility and overall performance of the system in a tactical
environment. The M1070 tractor has front and rear-axle
steering, a central tire-inflation system, and cab space for
six personnel to accommodate the two HETS operators and four
tank crewmen. The M1000 semi-trailer has automatically
steerable axles and a load-leveling hydraulic suspension.
Tractor Length: 358 in
Tractor Width: 102 in
Trailer Length: 622 in
Trailer Width (at rear bumper): 144.8 in
Tractor Curb Weight: 41,000 lbs
Trailer Curb Weight: 50,000 lbs
Payload: 140,000 lbs
Engine: 500 horsepower Detroit Diesel
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Speed: 40-45 mph on highway (25-30 mph with 70 ton
payload)
Range: 300 mi
Fording: 28 in
Air Transportability: C-5A and C-17
Manufacturer
Tractor (Oshkosh Truck - Oshkosh, WI)
Semitrailer (Systems & Electronics, Inc - St Louis, MO)
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