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DEPARTMENT
OF
THE
ARMY
TECHNICAL
MANUAL
Transportability
Guidance
T R U C K , C A R G O , 21/2 -TON, 6X6, M211
Headquarters,
Department
of
the
Army,
Washington,
D.C.
7
March
Paragraph
Page
Purpose and scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modes of transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sectionalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item characteristics and related dabs..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RAIL TRANSPORTABILITY GUIDANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . --
1. Purpose and Scope
Modes
of
Transport
a. Shipment by Air.
u. This manual provides transportability guid-
(1) The item is within the dimensional and
a n c e f o r m o v e m e n t o f t h e t r u c k , c a r g o , 21 /  2 t o n ,
weight  capabilities  of  the  U.S.  Army  CH-54
6x6, M211 (fig. 1). It covers significant trans-
helicopter.
portability and safety considerations in the move-
(2) The item is within the dimensional and
ment of the item by the various modes of trans-
weight capabilities of the C-119 and C-123 U.S.
port. Included are side- and end-elevation drawings
Air Force aircraft.
(figs. 2 and 3) and characteristics of the item.
(3) Based on a typical one-way mission of
b. Users of this manual are encouraged to sub-
2,500 nautical miles (4630 km), the item is within
mit recommended changes and comments for its
the dimensional and weight capabilities of the
improvement. Comments should be keyed to the
C-141  and  the  C-124-,  C-130-,  and  C-133-
specific page, paragraph, and line of the text in
s e r i e s U.S. Air Force aircraft.
which the change is recommended. Reasons will
Note. The maximum U.S. Air Force aircraft cargo weight
be provided for each comment to insure under-
and range capabilities are based on the following conditions:
standing and complete evaluation. Comments
Standard day conditions
should be forwarded to the Director, U.S. Army
Sea level operating conditions
Hard-surfaced runways
Transportation  Engineering  Agency,  Military
No weather alternate required
Traffic Management and Terminal Service, ATTN:
No wind conditions
MTT-TG, Fort Eustis, Va. 23604.
Fuel reserve
Constant cruising altitude
In the event one or more of these operating conditions are
2. Description
changed, the maximum cargo load and/or range may be
The M211 cargo truck is a medium-weight
affected.
vehicle used to transport general cargo and per-
b. Shipment by Highway.
sonnel. The item is furnished with and without
(1) On road. The item can be transported on
winch which does not, in either case, alter the
highway under its own power. Dimensions and
weight of the item are within legal limitations for
overall dimensions. For the purpose of transporta-
highway movement in CONUS and within the
bility guidance, both models are considered di-
recommended highway limitations in oversea areas.
m e n s i o n a l l y similar. Where differences occur, each
See figure 4 for turning characteristics of the item.
model is listed separately.
This manual supersedes TB 55-24, 20 August 1962.

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