Figure 2-2. Side elevation of the M973 cargo carrier.

TM 55-2350-272-14

Figure 2-2. Side elevation of the M973 cargo carrier.

Body

............................. glass-fiber reinforced

2-6. Hazardous and Dangerous Characteristics

plastic (GRP)

The M973 does not present any hazardous or dangerous

Performance

characteristics during exposure to normal transportation

Maximum speed (roads) ...31 mph (50 km/h)

environments.

(in water) ............................. 2 mph (3 km/h)

Maximum grade (hard surface) .....60% (31

)

2-7. General Transportability Characteristics

Maximum side slope .....................90% (42

)

Carrier, Full-Tracked, M973

Cruising range ....................200 mi (330 km)

National stock number ...........2350-01-132-9099

Fuel tank capacity....... 42.2 gal (159.7 liters)

Line item number .................................. C11280

Fuel type ............................................ diesel

Ground pressure

Turning .................................... 26 ft (8.0 m)

Unloaded (curb weight) ...................... 1.3 psi

(0.09 kg/cm2)

Angle of approach .................................. 34

Angle of departure .................................. 34

Loaded ...................... 1.8 psi (0.125 kg/cm )

Ground contact area ............... 55.8 ft2 (5.17 m2)

Ground clearance .............13.78 in. (0.35 m)

Track type.....................molded rubber with cord

Dimensions and shipping data; operational (not

Width...............................24.43 in. (0.62 m)

reducible)

Axleload........................................................ NA

Length, operational

(w/o winch) ....................270.16 in. (6.86 m)

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