SMI-9-2320-387-14&P-1 HMMWV Supplemental Operation,Maintenance,Parts Download
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SMI 9-2320-387-14&P-1 1-4.2 Change 4 1-11.1. ARMAMENT CARRIER, ARMORED (M1151) a. Purpose of Vehicle. The M1151 armament carrier provides mounting and firing of the MK19 automatic grenade launcher; M2, caliber .50 machine gun; and M60, 7.62 mm machine gun; ring-mounted with 360° arc of fire, with armor protection for crew, weapon components, and ammunition. b. Performance. Fully-loaded M1151 armament carriers will climb road grades as steep as 60% (31°) and traverse a side slope of up to 40% (22°). The vehicles ford hard bottom water crossings up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) without a deep water fording kit and 60 inches (152 centimeters) with the kit. Refer to table 1-10 for cruising range. c. Special Limitations. None. d. Special Instructions in the Manual. (1) Refer to paragraph 2-2, Controls, Indicators, and Equipment. (2) Refer to chapter 2, section VI, TOW/Armament Carrier Operation.