| M656 | |
|---|---|
 The XM656 prototype | |
| Overview | |
| Type | 5-ton 8x8 cargo truck |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1968-1969 |
| Assembly | United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | M757, M791 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Continental LDS-465-2 multifuel engine |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 278 inches (M656 & M757), 314 inches (M791) |
The M656 is a 5-ton 8x8 U.S. military heavy cargo truck. It was the standard 5-ton truck in April 1966 and was used to carry the Pershing missile.[1]
Development[]
The M656 vehicles evolved from the XM543E2 program. The testing program ended in 1964.
Variants[]
XM656 - Prototype version of truck
M757 - Version used to tow M790 Pershing 1a erector launcher for MGM-31 Pershing missile
M791 - Version used to house control equipment for the Pershing system
References[]
- ↑ Doyle, David (2011). Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles - 2nd Edition. Krause Publications. pp. 189–192. ISBN 9781440225727.
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