M578 Light Recovery Vehicle – Снимки и видео

Photo gallery of a M578 Light Recovery Vehicle, M578 Light Recovery Vehicle (G309) was an American Cold War-era armored recovery vehicle. The M578 utilized the same chassis as M107 self-propelled gun and M110 self-propelled howitzer. The M578 provided maintenance support to mechanized infantry and artillery units. Its primary mission was to recover damaged light armored vehicles from the battlefield using its crane boom.

Източник: M578 в Уикипедия

The M578 light recovery vehicle was a versatile and reliable armored vehicle that served in various roles and conflicts. It was based on the same chassis as the M107 and M110 self-propelled artillery systems, which made it compatible with their components and powertrain. The M578 had a rotating cab with a crane that could lift up to 15 tons and a winch that could tow up to 30 tons. It also had a .50-caliber machine gun for self-defense. The M578 was designed to support mechanized infantry and artillery units by performing tasks such as changing barrels, replacing engines, and recovering damaged vehicles. The M578 first saw combat in Vietnam, where it proved its usefulness and durability. It was later used in other conflicts such as the Lebanese Civil War and the Gulf War. The M578 was widely exported to several countries, including Austria, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and the UK. The M578 was retired from US service in the early 1990s, but some of them are still in use by other countries today.