M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System

M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System
Land	Norge , Norge
Rolle	10-tonns, 8×8 tung taktisk lastebil
Produsert	1999-nå
Bygget	35000

Den M1120 HEMTT LHS (Load Handling System) er en M977 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck med et lasthåndteringssystem i stedet for en flat seng. HEMTT er en åttehjulsdrevet, dieseldrevet, taktisk lastebil som brukes av det amerikanske militæret og andre. HEMTT er produsert av Oshkosh Defense og gikk inn i hærens tjeneste i 1982, med M1120-varianten som først ble produsert i 1999.

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General Characteristics and Role

The Oshkosh M1120 is the Load Handling System (LHS) variant of the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT), an 8×8 diesel-powered off-road truck designed and built by Oshkosh Corporation for the U.S. Army and allied forces. The HEMTT family replaced the older 5-ton trucks and serves as the backbone of the U.S. Army’s logistic and resupply efforts in combat theaters. The M1120 LHS is distinguished by its primary feature: a hydraulically operated hook-and-cable system that allows the vehicle to load and offload various flat racks, containers, and specialized equipment pallets without external assistance, drastically increasing the speed and efficiency of battlefield logistics.

Property	Typical Value (M1120)
Rolle	Heavy Tactical Cargo and Logistics (Load Handling System)
National Origin	USA
Produsenten	Oshkosh Corporation
Service Entry (HEMTT)	1982 (M1120 later retrofit/production)
Mannskapet	2 (Driver, Commander)
Payload Capacity	11,000 kg (11 short tons / 24,250 lb)
Length Overall	10.03 m (32 ft 11 in)
Bredde	2.59 m (8 ft 6 in)
Høyde	3.33 m (10 ft 11 in) (Empty)
Weight (Mass)	Approx. 19,000 kg (Empty)

Powerplant and Mobility

Engine: Caterpillar C15 6-cylinder diesel engine.
Power Output: 400 kW (535 hp).
Transmission: Allison 4500 SP automatic transmission.
Drivetrain: All 8 wheels are driven (8×8) with a transfer case providing high-low range gearing.
Maximum Speed: 100 km/h (62 mph).
Operational Range: 650 km (400 mi).
Tire System: Features a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS), allowing the driver to adjust tire pressure for optimal traction on pavement, mud, sand, or snow.

Load Handling and Features

Load Handling System (LHS): Equipped with a Palletized Load System (PLS) hook-arm system for rapid load/offload of PLS flatracks and containers.
Flatrack Compatibility: The M1120 is designed to lift standard M1077 (or similar) flatracks and is often used to resupply ammunition, water, fuel, and other supplies.
Armament: Typically unarmed, but can be fitted with a ring mount for a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun on the cab roof for self-defense (often through Field Service Modification (FSM) Kits).
Survivability: Modern versions and upgrades often include Add-on Armor Kits (A-Kits) and features to protect the crew against small arms fire, mines, and IEDs.
Fuel Capacity: Equipped with a large fuel tank, enabling it to travel long distances without refueling.