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M1078/1078A1 LMTV 2 1/2 Ton
4x4 (Armored) Cargo Truck
Statistics
| Country of Orgin/Used by: | USA |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1991 (Contract Awarded) |
| Manufactured by: | Stewart & Stevenson Services |
| Crew: | 3 |
| Armament: | Usually an M2 .50 cal HMG. |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The M1078 and 1078A1 are the 2
1/2 Ton 4x4 Standard Cargo Truck of the FMTV series of US trucks.
FMTV stands for 'Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle'. The LMTV is
the Light version of the FMTV series. The main differences between
the M1078 and M1078A1 vehicles are automotive in nature including
upgraded brakes and transmissions. The armored FMTV trucks have either a CPK (Crew Protection Kit) fitted in theatre or LSAC (Low Signature Armored Cab) armor package which are added at the factory. The above vehicle has the LSAC package. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Photo Above | SSGT Mike Belue - Iraq |
| M1078 (Unarmored) LMTV Photos (429th Support Bde of the VA Army National Guard) | Ashley Abernathy - Glen Allen, Virginia USA |
References Available
Online
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Armoured/Gun Trucks of the US Army in Iraq | Carl Schulze & Ralph Zwilling (Tankograd Publishing) |
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