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ARMAMENT CARRIERS, W/SUPPLEMENTAL ARMOR
(M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, AND M1044A1)
a.
Differences. The difference between the M1043, M1043A1, and M1043A2 armament carriers
w/supplemental armor and M1044 and M1044A1 armament carriers w/supplemental armor is that the M1043,
and M1043A1, do not have winches and the M1044 and M1044A1 do. The A2 models have new bumpers
which make the vehicles slightly longer. A 9,000 lb winch is also available for the A2 models as an option.
These differences affect:
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Vehicle Length
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Vehicle Weight
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Shipping Dimensions
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Approach Angle
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Special Winch-Assisted Operations
It does not affect the basic purpose, performance, or special limitations of the vehicles.
b.
Purpose of the Vehicle. The M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, and M1044A1 armament carriers
w/supplemental armor provide added ballistic protection for armament components, crew, and ammunition.
The M1044 and M1044A1 are equipped with winches. This feature permits recovery operations of similar
vehicles.
c.
Performance. Fully-loaded M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, and M1044A1 armament carriers
w/supplemental armor will climb road grades as steep as 60% (31°) and traverse a side slope of up to 40%
(220). The vehicles ford hard bottom water crossings up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) without a deep-water
fording kit and 60 inches (152 centimeters) with the kit. Refer to table 1-15 for cruising range.
d.
Special Limitations. None.
e.
Special Instructions in the Manual.
(1)
Refer to paragraph 2-2, Controls, Indicators, and Equipment.
(2)
Refer to chapter 2, section VI, TOW/Armament Carrier Operation.
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