Camion Mack M123 – Photos et vidéos

En 1949, l’armée américaine a établi une exigence pour une famille de 10 tonnes (9 072 kg) de charge hors route de 6 ×6 camions tactiques. Mack’s design, influenced by their WWII era NO, was chosen. Designed as an entire family, only the semi-tractor and cargo/prime mover were built. 392 M123s were built between 1955 and 1957 and 552 M125s in 1957 and 1958. In 1965 CONDEC began building 3188 diesel powered M123As, Mack began building 420 in 1968. In 1969 Mack then upgraded 210 gas engine models to diesel power. With the Army using more self‑propelled artillery, the need for prime movers was reduced, no follow‑up orders for M125s were made. Both M123s and M125s saw service in the Vietnam War. M123 tractors remained in Army service into the 1990s.

Source: Mack M123 Truck sur Wikipedia

Lla Mack M123 Camion is a heavy-duty military vehicle that was designed and manufactured by Mack Trucks in the 1950s and 1960s. It is a 10-ton 6×6 truck that can haul up to 60,000 pounds of cargo or tow up to 85,000 pounds of trailers. The M123 Truck is powered by a Mack ENDT-673 turbocharged diesel engine that produces 255 horsepower and 745 pound-feet of torque. The truck has a five-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case that allows it to operate in either high or low range. The truck also has a power steering system and air brakes for improved maneuverability and safety.
Le camion M123 a été utilisé par l’armée des États-Unis et le Corps des Marines à diverses fins, telles que le transport de pièces d’artillerie, de munitions, de carburant et de personnel. Le camion était également capable de monter une grue, un treuil ou une sellette d’attelage pour des tâches spécialisées. Le camion M123 a été déployé dans divers conflits, tels que la guerre de Corée, la guerre du Vietnam et la guerre du Golfe. Le camion a également été exporté vers plusieurs pays alliés, tels que le Canada, la France, Israël et la Corée du Sud. Le camion M123 a finalement été remplacé par des modèles plus récents, tels que le M911 et le M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET).