M9 American Tracked Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE)
M9
Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE)
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Basic Information
Name
M9 American Tracked Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE)
Designation
M9
Alternate Designation
M9
Equipment Type
Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1986
Description
The M9 American Tracked Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) is is a highly mobile armored tracked vehicle that provides combat engineer support to frontline forces. Fielded by the United States Army, its tasks include eliminating enemy obstacles, maintenance and repair of roads and supply routes, and construction of fighting positions.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
Diesel (295 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
48.0 km/h
Range
322.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
M9
Type
Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE)
Manufacturer
INA
Configuration
Tracked
Crew
1 ea
Basic of Issue
6 per Engineer Company in a Heavy Division;
6 per Armored Cavalry Regiment;
6 per Engineer Company, Heavy Separate Brigade;
6 per Engineer Combat Company (Mech) Corps;
6 per HHC, Engineer Battalion, Light Infantry Division;
4 per Engineer Company, Separate Infantry Brigade (Ribbon);
2 per Engineer Company (Assault Float Bridge)(Ribbon) at Corps;
1 per Engineer Company (Medium Girder Bridge);
1 per Bridge Company (Ribbon)
Dimensions
Length
6.25 m
Width
3.2 m
Height
2.7 m
Weight
24.4 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
Cummins V903C
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
295 hp
Maximum Range
322 km
Maximum Speed
48 km/h
Protection
Armor
The M9 is armored against small arms and artillery fragmentation
Applique Armor
Available
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
smoke screening capability
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.25 m
Width
3.2 m
Height
2.7 m
Weight
24400 kg
Operators (2)
United States
Taiwan
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