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M1068A3

Standard Integrated Command Post System Carrier M10681-2
M1068: General
Manufacturer FMC Corp. Crew
4 men:
  • Commander
  • Driver
  • 2 command post operators
M1068: Dimensions
Combat weight 24,940lbs
11,310kg		 Height over antenna guards 106.5"
270.5cm
Length 202"
513cm		 Width over track shrouds 105.75"
268.6cm
Tread 85.0"
216cm		 Ground clearance 17.1"
43.4cm
Ground pressure, zero penetration 7.9psi
.56kg/cm²
M1068: Armament
None
Night vision
Infrared periscope M19A1 for driver
M1068: Armor
Assembly
Welding
Hull
Rolled 5083/5086 H32 aluminum armor
Location Thickness Angle from vertical
Upper front 1.75"
4.45cm		 0°
Middle front 1.5"
3.8cm		 45°
Lower front 1.5"
3.8cm		 30°
Upper sides 1.75"
4.45cm		 0°
Lower sides 1.25"
3.18cm		 0°
Rear 1.5"
3.8cm		 9°
Ramp 1.5"
3.8cm		 8°
Top 1.5"
3.8cm		 90°
Floor 1.125"
2.858cm		 90°
M1068: Automotive
Engine General Motors 6V53; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee diesel
Horsepower Gross: 212@2800rpm Torque Gross: 492 ft-lb@1300rpm Fuel capacity 120gal
450L
Transmission Allison TX-100, 3 ranges forward, 1 reverse
Steering DS200 controlled differential, steering levers
Brakes Differential band
M1068: Suspension
Type Road wheels Track return rollers
Torsion bar 5 individually sprung dual/track Flat track
Drive sprockets Idlers Shock absorbers
10-tooth front drive Dual adjustable at rear of track On first, second, and last road wheels/track
M1068: Track
T130E1
Center guide, single pin, steel with detachable rubber pad
Width 15"
38cm		 Pitch 6"
15cm		 Shoes/track Left side: 63
Right side: 64		 Ground contact length 105"
267cm
T150
Center guide, double pin, steel with chevron rubber pad
Width 14.81"
37.62cm		 Pitch 6"
15cm		 Shoes/track Left side: 63
Right side: 64		 Ground contact length 105"
267cm
M1068: Performance
Max level road speed 40mph
64kph		 Max water speed 3.6mph
5.8kph
Max trench 66"
170cm		 Max grade 60%
Max vertical obstacle 24"
61cm		 Min turning diameter 26'
7.9m
Max fording depth Floats, but restricted to 40" (100cm) Cruising range ~370mi, roads
~600km, roads


M1068 is a modified M577A2 that could house the Army tactical command and control system. M1068 also carries a 5 kilowatt auxiliary diesel generator, a 10m (30') antenna mast, and a power/data distribution system. Approximately two-thirds of the US Army's M577A2 fleet will be converted to M1068 standard.

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Standard Integrated Command Post System Carrier M1068A31-2
M1068A3: General
Manufacturer United Defense, LP Crew
4 men:
  • Commander
  • Driver
  • 2 command post operators
M1068A3: Dimensions
Combat weight 27,130lbs
12,310kg		 Height over antenna guards 106.5"
270.5cm
Length 202"
513cm		 Width over track shrouds 105.75"
268.6cm
Tread 85.0"
216cm		 Ground clearance 17.1"
43.4cm
Ground pressure, zero penetration 8.6psi
.60kg/cm²
M1068A3: Armament
None
Night vision
Infrared periscope M19A1 for driver
M1068A3: Armor
Assembly
Welding
Hull
Rolled 5083/5086 H32 aluminum armor
Location Thickness Angle from vertical
Upper front 1.75"
4.45cm		 0°
Middle front 1.5"
3.8cm		 45°
Lower front 1.5"
3.8cm		 30°
Upper sides 1.75"
4.45cm		 0°
Lower sides 1.25"
3.18cm		 0°
Rear 1.5"
3.8cm		 9°
Ramp 1.5"
3.8cm		 8°
Top 1.5"
3.8cm		 90°
Floor 1.125"
2.858cm		 90°
M1068A3: Automotive
Engine General Motors 6V53T; 6 cylinder, 2 cycle, vee, turbosupercharged diesel
Horsepower Gross: 275@2800rpm Torque Gross: 627 ft-lb@1600rpm Fuel capacity 120gal
L
Transmission Allison X-200-4 or X-200-4A, 4 ranges forward, 2 reverse
Steering Hydrostatic, steering yoke
Brakes Multiple plate, oil cooled
M1068A3: Suspension
Type Road wheels Track return rollers
Torsion bar 5 individually sprung dual/track Flat track
Drive sprockets Idlers Shock absorbers
10-tooth front drive Dual adjustable at rear of track On first, second, and last road wheels/track
M1068A3: Track
T130E1
Center guide, single pin, steel with detachable rubber pad
Width 15"
38cm		 Pitch 6"
15cm		 Shoes/track Left side: 63
Right side: 64		 Ground contact length 105"
267cm
T150
Center guide, double pin, steel with chevron rubber pad
Width 14.81"
37.62cm		 Pitch 6"
15cm		 Shoes/track Left side: 63
Right side: 64		 Ground contact length 105"
267cm
M1068A3: Performance
Max level road speed 40mph
64kph		 Max water speed 3.6mph
5.8kph
Max trench 66"
170cm		 Max grade 60%
Max vertical obstacle 24"
61cm		 Min turning diameter Pivot
Max fording depth Floats, but restricted to 40" (100cm) Cruising range ~370mi, roads
~600km, roads


M1068A3 is powered by the RISE powerpack of M113A3.

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References

  1. Hunnicutt, R.P. Bradley: A History of American Fighting and Support Vehicles. Navato, CA: Presidio Press, 1999.
    Reprinted with permission from Bradley, R.P. Hunnicutt ©1999, available from Presidio Press, 505B San Martin Drive, Suite 160, Navato, CA 94945.

  2. Federation of American Scientists. "M1068A3 Standard Integrated Command Post System (SICPS) Carrier." DOD 101. 22 Feb 2000. 6 Nov 2001 <http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m1068.htm>. DOD 101



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