M9 Armored Combat Earthmover
The
M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (
ACE) is a highly mobile armored tracked vehicle that provides combat engineer support to front-line forces. Its tasks include eliminating enemy obstacles, maintenance and repair of roads and supply routes, and construction of fighting positions.
General Characteristics
- Length: 20.5 feet
- Width: 9.2 feet, 10.5 feet with dozer wings
- Height: 8.9 feet windshield down, 9.9 feet windshield up
- Weight: 26.9 tons
- Speed: 30 miles per hour
- Range: 200 miles
- Crew: 1