M656

M656

M656

Motor vehicle

The M656 is a 5-ton 8x8 U.S. military heavy cargo truck. It was a 5-ton truck in April 1966 and was used with the Pershing 1a missile. [1]

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Development

The M656 vehicles evolved from the XM543E2 program. The testing program ended in 1964.

Variants

  • XM656- Prototype M656
  • XM757- Prototype M757
  • XM791- Prototype M791
  • M656- Cargo version used to carry the Pershing 1a missile Programmer Test Station and Power Station[2]
  • M757- Tractor used to tow M790 Pershing 1a missile erector launcher[3]
  • M791- Van version used for the Pershing 1a Battery Control Central[4]
  • M656 cargo truck
  • M757 tractor
  • M791 van

References

  1. [1]
    Doyle, David (2003). "G-852 M656 Family". Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles. Krause. pp. 189–192. ISBN 0-87349-508-X.
  2. [2]
    "M656". Equipment Data Sheets for TACOM Combat & Tactical Equipment. United States Army. June 1985. pp. 4-202–4-203. TM 43-0001-31.
  3. [3]
    "M757". Equipment Data Sheets for TACOM Combat & Tactical Equipment. United States Army. June 1985. pp. 4-286–4-287. TM 43-0001-31.
  4. [4]
    "M791". Equipment Data Sheets for TACOM Combat & Tactical Equipment. United States Army. June 1985. pp. 4-312–4-313. TM 43-0001-31.
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