TM-55-2350-215-10-15 M60 Series Transportability Guidance Download

TM 55-2350-215-10-15 Section II. CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED DATA 2-5. General Transportability Characteristics Data contained herein are applicable to model number of national stock number (NSN) shown. Changes in model number or NSN may affect the loadability of the item as related to the guidance shown in this manual. Transportability data pertaining to movement of items when loaded on highway vehicles will be found in chapter 5. a. Side Tiedown Eyes. The three tiedown eyes on each side of the M60 and M60A1 models, to and including serial number 5025, have a side-load rating of 20,000 pounds each. M60A1, serial numbers 5026 and subsequent, and M60A2 serial numbers 4426 and subsequent, have four tiedown eyes on each side that are rated at 490,000 pounds each side load and 413,000 pounds each oblique load. It is planned to delete the middle two eyes, leaving only the fore and aft eyes on future production models. When this is accomplished, subsequent serial numbers will be added to this publication. b. Tank, Combat, Full-Tracked. 105-mm-Gun, M60. National stock number............... 2350-00-678-5773 Line item number ..................... V13101 Type classification .................... Standard A Vehicle classification: Unloaded (curb weight plus crew) ......... 45 Combat weight ................... 50 Ground pressure: Unloaded (curb weight plus crew) ......... 9.9 psi (0.70 kg/sq cm) At combat weight ............... 10.8 psi (0.76 kg/sq cm) Ground contact area ........... 65.0 sq ft (6.05 sq m) Track type........................... 80 steel, rubber bushed, pinlink shoe Size .............................. 28 in. (0.71 m) Pitch ............................. 6 15/16 in. (0.17 m) Grouser depth .............. 1.5 in. (0.04 m) Axleload (Not applicable; see chap 5, sec II, for axleloads on transporter.) Performance: Maximum speed (forth range).................. 30 mph (48.3 km/hr) Maximum speed (reverse) ...................... 5 mph (8.0 km/hr) Maximum grade ................. 60 percent Maximum range at 20 mph ......................... 310 miles (500 km) Fuel tank capacity (40 cetane, Fed Spec VV-F-800, or CITE)............................ 375 US gal Turning radius ........................... Pivot Angle of approach .................... 34° 45' Angle of departure..................... 44° 30' Ground clearance ..................... 16.0 in. (0.41 m) Dimensions and shipping data: Length operational .............. 366.5 in. (9.31 m) With gun tube in travel position ........ 325.0 in. (8.26 m) Reduced with gun tube removed ........ 273.5 in. (6.95 m) With closure kit (gun tube removed)................ 273.5 in. (6.95 m) Width operational ............... 143.0 in (3.63 m) Reduced ...................... 143.0 in. (3.63 m) With closure kit ............ 143.0 in. (3.63 m) Height operational .............. 126.3 in. (3.20 m) Reduced ...................... 126.3 in. (3.20 m) With closure kit ............ 128.0 in. 3.25 m) Area operational ................ 363.9 sq ft (38.81 sq m) With gun tube in travel position ........ 317.8 sq ft (29.52 sq m) Reduced, with gun tube removed ........ 271.6 sq ft (25.23 sq m) With closure kit (gun tube removed)................ 271.6 sq ft (25.23 sq m) Cube operational 3,830.6 cu ft (108.41 cu m) With gun in travel position 3,344.6 cu ft (94.65 cu m) Reduced, with gun tube removed 2,858.6 cu ft (80.89 cu m) With closure kit (gun kit removed) 2,897.1 cu ft (81.99 cu m) Center of gravity: At curb weight: Above ground .............. 54.2 in. (1.37 m) From centerline of drive sprocket ........ 125.7 in. (3.19 m) Weights: Unloaded (curb weight).......................... 92,500 lb (41,958 kg) With combat load ............... 101,000 lb (45,813 kg) c. Tank, Combat, Full-Tracked, 105-mm-Gun, M60A1. 2-14