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The International K and KB series are trucks that were produced by International Harvester, the first being the K introduced in mid 1940. In total there were 42 models, 142 different wheelbase lengths and load ratings ranging from 1/2 ton to 90,000 lbs. [ 1] They are best known for their durability, prewar design in a postwar era, and low price ...
The Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) is a series of vehicles used by the U.S. Marines. [1] [9] The first MTVRs were delivered in late 1999.The MTVR is the equivalent of the U.S. Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV); the Marines do not use the FMTV (with the exception of the FMTV-based HIMARS) and the Army does not use the MTVR.
M1008 1 + 1 ⁄ 4-ton 4x4 (CUCV), M998 1 + 1 ⁄ 4-ton 4x4 (HMMWV) 270: 270 cu in (4.4 L) G: I6: 91 hp (68 kW) @2750rpm: 216 lbf⋅ft (293 N⋅m) @1400rpm: GMC CCKW 2 1 ⁄ 2-ton 6x6, DUKW 2 1 ⁄ 2-ton 6x6 amphibian: 302: 302 cu in (4.9 L) G: I6: 130 hp (97 kW) @3200rpm: 262 lbf⋅ft (355 N⋅m) @1200rpm: M135 2 1 ⁄ 2-ton 6x6 BV-1001: 235 cu ...
1950. In 1950 the next generation of tactical trucks were being developed. Sizes were rationalized, with 1⁄4 and 3⁄4 -ton 4x4s and 21⁄2, 5, and 10-ton 6x6s. Trucks were military standard designs, 6x6 trucks used common cabs and similar fender and hood styles. [ 14] M422 1⁄4 -ton 4x4. M38A1 1⁄4 -ton 4x4. M274 1⁄2 -ton 4x4.
The International Harvester Company (IHC) has been building its own proprietary truck engines since the introduction of their first truck in 1907. International tended to use proprietary diesel engines. In the 1970s, IHC built the DVT 573 V-8 diesel of 240 and 260 hp (179 and 194 kW) but these were not highly regarded and relatively few were sold.
The 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 ton M880-series was based on the Dodge W200, a 3 ⁄ 4 ton capacity 4×4 civilian/commercial truck. The 880/890 had a 2,500 lb cargo rating, enabling it to have a 5 ⁄ 4-ton load rating. The similar 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 ton M890-series was based on the Dodge D200, a 3 ⁄ 4 ton capacity 4×2 civilian/commercial truck.
Hummer H2. The Hummer H1 is a full-size four-wheel-drive utility vehicle based on the M998 Humvee, which was developed by AM General when it was a subsidiary of American Motors Corporation (AMC). [ 2] Originally designed strictly for military use, the off-road vehicle was released to the civilian market.
The Leopard 2 is a third generation German main battle tank (MBT). Developed by Krauss-Maffei in the 1970s, the tank entered service in 1979 and replaced the earlier Leopard 1 as the main battle tank of the West German army. Various iterations of the Leopard 2 continue to be operated by the armed forces of Germany, as well as 13 other European ...