Re: [MV] M 520 2.5 ton?

From: Jim Webster (jimweb@SIMONIDES.PRESTEL.CO.UK)
Date: Sun Dec 12 1999 - 11:37:36 PST


KBYRDDBYRD@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hello friends, I've only seen pictures of the GOER. How long have they been
> out of service. My only reference book is : Ordnance Material Handbook (TC
> 9-9) 1993. There are two trucks in there that are simular to the GOER. The
> M559 and M553. The M520 is not listed, neither is the M274. Is the M559 &
> M553 a variant of the GOER? Thanks Keith

M520 was the cargo version, M559 2500 gal Tanker and M553 10t wrecker

The army requirement also spawned [indirectly] the XM437 15t Cargo and
the XM438 5000 gal Tanker both built by LeTourneau-Westinghouse

TTFN
Jim
Honorary Secretary

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