XM157 Drake

XM157 Drake

The vehicle was a further development of XM147 Superduck and XM148 Gull.

The design introduced the GMC in 1956. The vehicle was powered by a pair of motors GMC model 302-55 through pairs of transmissions Allison CTP-4 Powermatic. To drive on the water served a pair of folding screws. The hull was waterproof welded structure made of aluminum alloys. Round a central top-up.

The vehicle never exceeded the stage of the experiment..
XM157 Drake - (foto z knihy US Military Wheeled Vehicles)

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