M88A3 HERCULES

Recovery & Repair Vehicles

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Basic Information

Name

M88A3 HERCULES

Designation

M88A3 HERCULES

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Recovery & Repair Vehicles

Manufacturer

BAE Systems

Date of Introduction

2023

Description

The US Army M88A3 HERCULES is the successor to the M88A2 recovery vehicle and is intended to provide single-vehicle recovery for the latest M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks. The current M1A2 and the planned M1A2C and M1A2D tanks will require a heavier recovery vehicle due to the gross weight increase on modern tanks. The M88A3 configuration features an upgraded powertrain, suspension and tracks, increasing the vehicle’s speed, survivability and reliability. The M88A3 also features a seventh road wheel to reduce ground pressure and new hydropneumatic suspension units (HSUs) that enable the track to be locked out for greater control when recovering vehicles. BAE Systems was awarded a $318 million contract for the development of the M88A3 in September 2019 over three through 2022.

Ground Specifications

Mobility Type Tracked

Overview (Deagel)

Group Recovery & Repair Vehicles

Status Active

Origin United States of America

Contractor BAE Systems

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2023

Total Production 76

Development Cost USD $318 million

Specifications (Deagel)

Rolling Rubber Wheels 7

Variants

Variant 1 M60A1

Variant 2 M88A1

Variant 3 M60A3

Variant 4 M88A2 HERCULES

Variant 5 M88A3 HERCULES

Details

Country of Origin United States

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000725

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Operators (2)

United States

Romania

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