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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES.
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Characteristics, Capabilities and Features
CHARACTERISTICS
The M88A2 Heavy Recovery Vehicle is an armored, full--tracked, low silhouette vehicle. It is used for hoisting,
winching, and towing operations for all vehicles up to 70 tons (63.49 metric tons). It is equipped to assist in repair-
ing disabled vehicles under field conditions. The vehicle carries a crew of three: Commander, Operator, and Me-
chanic/Rigger. Refer to FM 9--43--2, Vehicle Recovery Operation for recovery methods using the vehicle equip-
ment.
CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
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Maximum speed 25 mph (48.3 kmph) (without towed load)
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Maximum range without towed load, in third gear lockup is 314 mi (505.2 km)
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1050 hp, 12--cylinder, 4--cycle, air--cooled, diesel main engine
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Combined transmission, differential, steering, and braking unit
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Hydraulic power--assisted braking
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Main winch maximum pull (straight line) 140,000 lbs (63,560 kg)
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Hoist winch maximum lift (four part line) 70,000 lbs (31,780 kg)
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Auxiliary winch maximum pull (straight line) 6,000 lbs (2,724 kg)
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Hull and cab armor protect vehicle from 30 mm direct fire
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10.8 hp, 2--cylinder, 4--cycle, air--cooled, diesel auxiliary power unit (ONAN engine)
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17.5 hp, 2--cylinder, 4--cycle, air--cooled, diesel auxiliary power unit (HATZ engine)
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Gas--particulate filter unit
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M239 smoke grenade system
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Exhaust smoke generating system
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Deep water fording kit
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.50 caliber machine gun, M2
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Two 5.56 mm caliber rifles, M16
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