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TM-55-1425-289-14 Transportability Guidance Roland Missile System

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TM 55-1425-289-14 Section III. TRANSPORT ON FOREIGN RAILWAYS 7-7. General Transportability guidance in this section is applicable when the ROLAND fire unit and the XM1058 truck are transported on foreign railways. Consideration is given to single and multiple vehicle movements for flatcars normally used in the movement of this type of vehicle. When loaded on a suitable flatcar, the ROLAND fire unit and the XM1058 truck can be transported, with restrictions, within European countries complying with the passe-partout international (PPI) gauge railways. This also applies to the majority of countries in the Middle East, South America, Australia, India, and Pakistan. In the Middle East and South America, the clearances vary by country, and each country requires a separate check. In Australia, India, and Pakistan, wide or broad-gauge railways provide greater clearances and few restrictions. Because of the various designations and clearances used by different countries, evaluation of transport capability must be made on an individual basis. 7-8. Transport on Foreign Service Flatcars a. General. The ROLAND fire unit and the XM1058 truck can be transported on some foreign service flatcars. Flatcars representative of those available in Europe that are suitable for transporting the Figure 7-7. Rear view of XM1058 truck transporter. 7-8