TM 9-2320-280-20-1
TOW CARRIERS, W/SUPPLEMENTAL ARMOR M1045, M1045A1, M1045A2, M1046, AND M1046A1
a. PURPOSE: These models are used to transport, mount, and operate the TOW missile launcher
system  with  added  ballistic  protection  for  crew,  TOW  system  components,  and  ammunition.  The  M1046  and
M1046A1  models,  which  have  a  winch,  can  be  used  for  recovery  operations.
b. SPECIAL LIMITATIONS: Weapon station azimuth is limited to 300° left and right of vehicle
centerline  when  Vehicle  Power  Conditioner  (VPC)  cables  are  connected.  With  launcher  installed,  elevation  is
limited  to  20°  and  depression  is  limited  to  10°.
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