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| Name | THOR: The M923A2 Military 5 Ton 6x6 Off-Road Troop Carrier |
| Video Uploader | Video From NotaRubicon Productions |
| Upload Date | This Video Uploaded At 27-07-2019 22:54:27 |
| Video Discription | We take a look at THOR, a military 5-Ton 6x6 M923A2 off-roading cargo carrier. Overview of THOR & some history: THOR is a member of the M939 Series of 5-ton, 6x6 military trucks The M939 series started production in 1982 and consisted of the following initial upgrades from the prior series of 5ton trucks (M809) o Allison 5 speed automatic transmission o Upgraded Power Steering o Full Airbrake system o Upgraded Cooling system o Three Crewmember cab o Forward Tilting Hood for greater engine bay access There were 2 distinct enhancements of the M939 series designated as A1 & A2 § Super Single Tires from A1 series § Cummins 8.3L Turbocharged engine (6CTA8.3) § Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) • Allows for On-The-Fly tire pressure control o HWY Mode: 70psi* o Cross-Country: 45psi* o Sand: 35psi* § Transition to “Super Single” 14:00xR20 on all 3 axles replacing the traditional “Dual Wheel” 11:00xR20 configuration o Emergency: 25psi* o Run-Flat: Checks and inflates tires every 15 seconds (“Run Away from the Bullets!”) o M939 Series Trucks were produced in 5 primary configurations § M923/A1/A2: Cargo/Troop Carrier § M929/A1/A2: Dump Truck § M931/A1/A2: Tractor (Tractor-Trailer Rig) § M934/A1/A2: Extensible Van (E.g. Radio Equipment) § M936/A1/A2: Wrecker • THOR is an M923A2 Tactical Cargo/Troop Carrier o Built in 1990 by BMY and retired from military service in 2011 o Served in the State of Washington National Guard § 81-181 Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) § The 81-181 has been deployed multiple times to Iraq and Kuwait since 2001 o Sold at Government Auction (GovPlanet) in 2012 o Registered as a CA Historical Vehicle in Nov 2017 o Unique aspects of this vehicle § Its simply Silly Big, especially on public highways. People Waive, Honk and/or Stare when they see this 5-Ton military truck § CTIS: Push Button Tire pressure control is just CoolJ § Can forge up to 4’ of water in stock trim, 7’ with forging kit o Fun Facts § 9 MPG (Gulp!) § Up to 20psi of turbo boost § Weights 21,550lbs.... dry.... § 10,000lb cargo and 15,000lb towing capacity § Top Speed: 60mph (67mph w/16.00xR20 tires) § PTO on front and rear axles § Differentials are Rockwell “Top-Loading” pinion design • Elevates location of all drive shafts § Fluid Capacities • 77 gal of diesel fuel (+5gal “Jerry Can”) • Cooling System: 44 quarts (yes, that's 11 gallons) • Crankcase: 20 quarts • Transmission: 19 quarts Trail Clearances • 18” Axle – Pumpkin clearance • 27” Chassis clearance • 19.5deg break-over angle • 48deg Approach Angle • 40deg Departure Angle o Upgrades/Mods § Added Boost and EGT gauges § Switched Transmission fluid from HDO-10 to TES295 • To optimize support logistics, the military tries to reduce the various types of fluids required by the fleet. Example: Power Steering & Automatic transmissions use 10w engine oil (HDO-10) § New Michelin (military) 16xR20 Super Single Tires • Best Suspension upgrade: Replaced 26 year old tires • 53” tall (Original 14xR20 are 48” tall) • Each Tire+Wheel+beadlock weighs 490lbs ! Added 12v external power connector - Allows jump starting civilian vehicles § Added 2000lb winch to deploy & retrieve spare tire § Installed CB and HAM radio § Over 49 Service Operations performed by current owner |
| Category | Autos & Vehicles |
| Tags | military truck | off-road 6x6 | 6x6 military truck | 5 ton military truck | 5 ton offroad truck | military trucks offroading | m923A military truck | m923A2 truck | military troop carrier | custom off-road |
