The K-72 trailer was a house trailer used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during and after World War II.
K-72 trailer, 1943, right side view
Specifications[]
The K-72 trailer was built by the A.J. Miller (Auto Cruiser Trailer Co.). It is a two axle trailer, with one axle on each end. Its net weight is 7,500 lb and is 232¾ inches long, 124½ in high, and 93¾ in wide it has four windows including the one in the door.[1]
Usage[]
The K-72 trailer was primarily used to house the operators of the SCR-527 radar.
See also[]
- G-numbers (G661)
- Signal Corps Radio
- List of U.S. Signal Corps vehicles
- K-55 trailer
References[]
- ↑ TM 9-2800 Standard Military Motor Vehicles. dated 1 sept. 1943, page 470
- TM 9-2800 Standard Military Motor Vehicles. dated 1 sept. 1943: http://www.scribd.com/doc/140198120/TM-9-2800-1943-STANDARD-MILITARY-MOTOR-VEHICLES-1-SEPTEMBER-1943
- TM 9-2800 Military vehicles dated Oct. 1947
- TM 11-227 Signal Communication Directory. dated 10 April 1944
- TM 11-487 Electrical Communication systems Equipment. dated 2 Oct. 1944
External links[]
- http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/radar-7.htm Drawing of SCR-527
- http://www.mobileradar.org/picts/radar_sets/scr_527/scr-527.html
- http://www.realmilitaryflix.com/public/605.cfm SCR-527 on deck of LST
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