MilitaryM88A1
Engineering Vehicleconfirmed
The M88A1 is an armored recovery vehicle (ARV) designed to repair or evacuate damaged or stuck combat vehicles from the battlefield. It features a powerful winch, a boom crane, and a dozer blade, making it capable of heavy lifting and earthmoving tasks.
Specifications
| Type | Engineering Vehicle |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bowen-McLaughlin-York (BMY) |
| Introduced | 1977 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 48 km/h |
| Range | 320 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Weight | 55.8 t |
History
Developed in the United States in 1977 by Bowen-McLaughlin-York (BMY), it served as a crucial support vehicle for armored units.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 933 | confirmed |
| South Korea | 38 | confirmed |
| Israel | 100 | confirmed |
| Pakistan | 35 | confirmed |
| Turkey | — | confirmed |
| Taiwan | 51 | confirmed |
| Brazil | 8 | confirmed |
| Australia | 13 | confirmed |
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