The M561 Cargo Truck - The Gama Goat

700015

02/01/1970

Event
1970 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
The military's need for a highly mobile cargo truck capable of traveling over rough terrain and across rivers and streams led to the development of the M561 Gama Goat. The operating economy, mobility, and reduced maintenance of the M561 shows a marked improvement over other lightweight tactical vehicles. Moreover, the M561 can be used as a command and communications vehicle, troop and cargo carrier, ambulance, and prime mover of towed trucks. The versatility of the M561 will make it a valuable addition to the military's transportation fleet.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/700015
Pages
16
Citation
Austrow, H., and Kelt, L., "The M561 Cargo Truck - The Gama Goat," SAE Technical Paper 700015, 1970, https://doi.org/10.4271/700015.
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Published
Feb 1, 1970
Product Code
700015
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English