M9
Engineering Vehicleconfirmed
The M9 armored combat earthmover (ACE) is a highly mobile armored tracked vehicle that provides combat engineer support to frontline forces. Fielded by the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Army, its tasks include eliminating enemy obstacles, maintenance and repair of roads and supply routes, and construction of fighting positions.
Specifications
| Type | Engineering Vehicle |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Land & Armaments |
| Introduced | 1986 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 15.79 t |
| Length | 6.15 m |
| Speed | 48 km/h |
| Range | 322 km |
| Crew | 1 |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 250 | confirmed |
| South Korea | 207 | confirmed |
| Taiwan | 19 | confirmed |
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