M656
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| M656 | |
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The XM656 prototype
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| Overview | |
| Type | 5-ton 8x8 cargo truck |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1968-1969 |
| Assembly |  United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | M757, M791 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Continental LDS-465-2 multifuel engine |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 278 inches (M656 & M757), 314 inches (M791) |
The M656 is a 5-ton 8x8 U.S. military heavy cargo truck. It was the standard 5-ton truck in April 1966 and was used with the Pershing 1a missile. [1]
Development
The M656 vehicles evolved from the XM543E2 program. The testing program ended in 1964.
Variants
- XM656- Prototype M656
- XM757- Prototype M757
- XM791- Prototype M791
- M656- Cargo version used to carry the Pershing 1a missile Programmer Test Station and Power Station[2]
- M757- Tractor used to tow M790 Pershing 1a missile erector launcher[3]
- M791- Van version used for the Pershing 1a Battery Control Central[4]
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M656 cargo truck
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M757 tractor
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M791 van
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ford M656. |
- M656 variants and Technical Manuals (subscription required)
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