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Accession Number:
AD0744222
Title:
Tracks Versus Wheels in Soft Soil and Snow
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS
Report Date:
1964-05-01
Pagination or Media Count:
57.0
Abstract:
On the basis of arguments advanced and data presented, the following points are concluded a A general solution to the problem of wheels versus tracks is not feasible. b Whether to use wheels or tracks is a question which must be answered each time a new vehicle requirement is posed. c The following are the principal factors to be considered in making the decision mission, initial cost, suspension vulnerability, obstacle performance, ridability, fuel economy, maintenance cost, and soft-soil performance. d Soft-soil performance is the principal factor that has motivated the selection of tracks over wheels.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE