TM 9--2350--292--10EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES.0002 00THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:Characteristics, Capabilities and FeaturesCHARACTERISTICSThe 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•Maximum speed 25 mph (48.3 kmph) (without towed load)•Maximum range without towed load, in third gear lockup is 314 mi (505.2 km)•1050 hp, 12--cylinder, 4--cycle, air--cooled, diesel main engine•Combined transmission, differential, steering, and braking unit•Hydraulic power--assisted braking•Main winch maximum pull (straight line) 140,000 lbs (63,560 kg)•Hoist winch maximum lift (four part line) 70,000 lbs (31,780 kg)•Auxiliary winch maximum pull (straight line) 6,000 lbs (2,724 kg)•Hull and cab armor protect vehicle from 30 mm direct fire•10.8 hp, 2--cylinder, 4--cycle, air--cooled, diesel auxiliary power unit (ONAN engine)•17.5 hp, 2--cylinder, 4--cycle, air--cooled, diesel auxiliary power unit (HATZ engine)•Gas--particulate filter unit•M239 smoke grenade system•Exhaust smoke generating system•Deep water fording kit•.50 caliber machine gun, M2•Two 5.56 mm caliber rifles, M16END OF TASK0002 00--1/2 blank
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