Nice pic Rob, didn't even know there was an upgrade of the vehicle. Kinda hard to tell from the outside isn't it?
Ya know, you were doing alright there Major 'G'. Right up until the point where you said that a bunch of Marines were "begging" for anything!............ :-) Statements like that can get ya in a heap of trouble!

Thanks Rob,

Tread.

...just pullin' yer leg. :-)

Nice pic Rob, didn't even know there was an upgrade of the vehicle. Kinda hard to tell from the outside isn't it?
Ya know, you were doing alright there Major 'G'. Right up until the point where you said that a bunch of Marines were "begging" for anything!............ :-) Statements like that can get ya in a heap of trouble!

Thanks Rob,

Tread.

...just pullin' yer leg. :-)

The difference between the M998 and M998A1 cargo/troop carriers and the M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2, and M1123 heavy variant cargo/troop carriers is that the M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2, and M1123 are specifically designed to accommodate a higher payload capacity.

The M1123 models, like the M1097A2 models, have new bumpers, which make the vehicles slightly longer. A 9,000 lb winch is also available for the M1123 and M1097A2 models as an option.

These differences affect approach angle, special winch-assisted Operations, vehicle length, vehicle weight, and shipping dimensions. It does not affect the basic purpose, performance, or special limitations of the vehicles.

The M1123 heavy variant cargo/troop carriers are used to transport equipment, materials, and/or personnel. The heavy variant troop carrier is capable of transporting a two-man crew and eight passengers. The heavy variant cargo carrier is capable of transporting a payload (including crew) of 4,400 pounds (1,998 kilograms). The M1123 use a troop seat kit for troop transport operations, a 200 ampere umbilical power cable to power shelter equipment, and stowage racks for ammunition and equipment. For higher payload capacity, the M1123 are equipped with a reinforced frame, crossmembers, lifting shackles, heavy-duty rear springs, shock absorbers, reinforced control arms, heavy-duty tires and rims, and a transfer case and differential with a modified gear ratio.

Fully-loaded M1123 heavy variant cargo/troop carriers will climb road grades as steep as 60% (31°) and traverse a side slope of up to 40% (22°). The vehicle fords hard bottom water crossing up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) without a deep water fording kit and 60 inches (152 centimeters) with the kit.

Right up until the point where you said that a bunch of Marines were "begging" for anything!............ :-) Statements like that can get ya in a heap of trouble!