M88 recovery vehicle - Wikipedia
WEBBy increasing the towing capacity from 70 short tons (64 t) to 80 short tons (73 t), it eliminates the need for two vehicles for raising and moving the newer, heavier M1 Abrams tanks, effectively bridging the single-vehicle recovery gap.
Medium Recovery Vehicle M88 - Tank Encyclopedia
WEBMar 5, 2019 — The M88 has a towing capacity of 45 tons (41 tonnes), and can safely tow at speeds up to 13 mph (21 km/h). An M88A1 of the 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment tows an M577A2 Mobile Command Post, Germany, 2000.
M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle - Military.com
WEBRange: 200 miles. Armament: 1x M2 .50 caliber machine gun. The M88A2 Hercules is a full-tracked, armored vehicle that uses the existing M88A1 chassis but significantly improves towing,...
M88A2 HERCULES Armoured Recovery Vehicle - Army Technology
WEBSep 13, 2021 — The M88A2 recovery vehicle meets the US Army’s requirements for a well-equipped recovery vehicle, which safely performs towing, winching and recovery operations in war zones. The M88A2 vehicle can also winch …
M88A2 HERCULES Recovery Vehicle - BAE Systems
WEBBAE Systems has been awarded a $153.6 million contract from the U.S. Army to convert 53 M88A1 recovery vehicles to the M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System (HERCULES) configuration. HERCULES is the improved recovery system of choice for today’s 70-ton combat vehicles.
M88A3 Hercules Heavy Recovery Vehicle - Army Technology
WEBMay 15, 2020 — The M88A3 Hercules vehicle will be capable of performing hoisting, winching, and towing operations for advanced battle tanks. The enhancements will improve the speed, hoisting and winching capacity, survivability and reliability of the vehicle.
Modernized M88 Recovery Vehicle variant aims to eliminate gaps
WEBApr 30, 2024 — The M88A3 is designed to rescue disabled tanks from the battlefield, offering superior performance compared to its predecessor, the M88A2. Notably, it eliminates the need for two vehicles for...
M88 Hercules Vehicles: How They’ll Protect Abrams Tanks From …
WEBFeb 6, 2023 — The M88 is designed to tow disabled Abrams tanks to safety. These vehicles will help keep abandoned Abrams tanks out of Russian hands. President Joe Biden announced late last month that he’s...
WEBThe M88A3 HERCULES is the next iteration to the M88 HERCULES Family of Vehicles. It enhances the performance, survivability and responsiveness of the combat-proven M88A2 and it restores single-vehicle recovery on tanks weighing up to 80 tons. The M88A3 performs hoisting, winching, and towing
M88 Hercules Recovery Vehicle - Federation of American Scientists
WEBThe M88A2 HERCULES Hercules [Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System], formerly the M88A1E1 Improved Recovery Vehicle, addresses a long-standing US Army need to upgrade its recovery vehicles to safely tow and recover battle-damaged, mired or inoperative Abrams tanks.