Description:
Features:
The M-9 Armored Combat Earthmover is a highly mobile, full-tracked, air
transportable armored earthmover and represents a significant
enhancement to the combat engineers' capability to support the MAGTF.
The M-9 ACE can be employed in a host of engineer tasks, such as
clearing obstacles, preparing defilade and survivability positions, and
a myriad of engineering construction tasks including dozing, scraping,
grading, hauling, towing, and winching. With the combination of its
cross-country mobility and armored protection, the M-9 ACE is capable
of both offensive and defensive operations in the forwarded battle
area. Additionally, with a cruising range of 200 miles, air
transportability, and the ability to swim, the M-9 ACE can maintain the
momentum of the maneuvering forces.
Background: The M-9 ACE is currently in
production and is in the process of being fielded to the FMF. Fielding
for I MEF units (7th ESB and 1st CEB) and the EEAP at the MCAGCC,
Twenty-nine Palms was completed in Jul-Aug 1995. Fielding for the II
MEF units (8th ESB and 2d CEB) was completed in Sep 1995. Fielding of
the M-9 ACE to the remaining units designated to receive this vehicle,
including MARRESFOR units, III MEF units, and the Marine Corps Engineer
School at Fort Leonard Wood, is scheduled for the first and second
quarters of Fiscal Year 1996.
Additional information:
Max.
Grade: 20% w/ bowl empty, 30% w/ 4000 lbs. in bowl, 60% w/
18000 lbs. in bowl
Slope
(Side): 20% w/ bowl empty, 30% w/ 4000 lbs. in bowl, 40% w/
18000 lbs. in bowl
Trench
Crossing: 62"
Min.
Turning Radius: Pivot
Vertical
Obsticle: 18"
Fording
Depth: 36"
Bowl
Capacity: 8.7 cubic yards |
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