M727: General | |||
Manufacturer | FMC Corp. | Crew |
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M727: Dimensions | |||
Combat weight | 28,400lbs 12,900kg |
Height | 98.5" 250cm |
Length | 236" 599cm |
Width | 100" 250cm |
M727: Armament | ||||
Type | Mount | Ammunition | Traverse | Elevation |
MIM-23 HAWK missiles | M754 in cargo compartment | 3 missiles | 360° (manual) |
+85° to -15° (manual) |
M727: Armor |
None |
M727: Automotive | |||
Engine | General Motors 6V53; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee diesel | ||
Horsepower | Gross: 202@2,800rpm | Fuel capacity | 190gal 720L |
Transmission | Allison TX-100-1, 3 ranges forward, 1 reverse | ||
Steering | DS200 controlled differential, steering levers | ||
Brakes | Differential band |
M727: Suspension | ||
Type | Road wheels | Track return rollers |
Torsion bar | 5 individually sprung dual/track | Flat track |
Drive sprockets | Idlers | 10-tooth front drive | Dual adjustable at rear of track |
M727: Track | |||||
T130 | |||||
Center guide, single pin, steel with detachable rubber pad | |||||
Width | 15" 38cm |
Pitch | 6" 15cm |
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T130E1 | |||||
Center guide, single pin, steel with detachable rubber pad | |||||
Width | 15" 38cm |
Pitch | 6" 15cm |
M727: Performance | |||
Max level road speed | 40mph 64kph |
Min turning diameter | 28' 8.5m |
Max fording depth | 42" 110cm |
Cruising range | ~485mi, roads ~781km, roads |
The M727 was used as a transport and launching platform for the MIM-23 HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) antiaircraft missile. It utilized the powertrain and suspension of the cargo carrier M548, but stronger torsion bars were used to deal with the increased weight imposed by the large missiles and their launcher. An hydraulic suspension lock-up was employed when loading or firing the missiles. Three missiles could be loaded onto the guided missile launcher M754 that was mounted behind the cab. Upper and lower steel blast deflectors protected the cab during firing; the lower blast deflector folded upward and forward onto the upper deflector for travel. An aluminum blast cover was stowed on the cab roof, and was installed over the windshield before firing.