
M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System | |
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| País | Eua |
| Papel | Caminhão tático pesado de 10 toneladas, 8×8 |
| Produzido | 1999-presente |
| Construído | 35000 |
O M1120 HEMTT LHS (Load Handling System) é um Caminhão Tático de Mobilidade Expandida Pesada M977 com um sistema de manuseio de carga no lugar de uma cama plana. O HEMTT é um caminhão tático usado pelos militares dos EUA e outros. O HEMTT é fabricado pela Oshkosh Defense e entrou no serviço do Exército em 1982, com a variante M1120 produzida pela primeira vez em 1999.
Fonte: Sistema de manuseio de cargas M1120 HEMTT na Wikipédia
| M1120 HEMTT LHS Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | Michael Benolkin |
| Localização | Desconhecido |
| Fotos | 34 |
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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) |
|---|---|
| Papel | Heavy Tactical Cargo and Logistics (Load Handling System) |
| National Origin | Estados Unidos |
| Fabricante | Oshkosh Corporation |
| Service Entry (HEMTT) | 1982 (M1120 later retrofit/production) |
| tripulação | 2 (Driver, Commander) |
| Payload Capacity | 11,000 kg (11 short tons / 24,250 lb) |
| Length Overall | 10.03 m (32 ft 11 in) |
| Largura | 2.59 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| altura | 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.
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