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M274 Truck, Platform, Utility 1.5-ton, 4x4 (Military Mule)


Utility Vehicle [ 1956 ]



The mighty M274 Military Mule undertook a variety of roles during its service tenure with the United States Army.



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Specifications



Willys / Bowen-McLaughlin-York / Batfield / Brusnwick - USA
Manufacturer(s)
United States
Operators National flag of the United States
1956
Service Year
United States
National Origin
1
Crew
11,240
Units


UTILITY
General utility-minded design to accomplish a variety of battlefield tasks, typically in a non-direct-combat fashion.
SPECIAL PURPOSE
Special purpose design developed to accomplish an equally-special battlefield role or roles.


9.8 ft
(3 meters)
Length
4.2 ft
(1.27 meters)
Width
4.2 ft
(1.27 meters)
Height
794 lb
(360 kg)
Weight


1 x Willys AO4-4-53 gasoline engine developing 16 horsepower.
Drive System
25 mph
(40 kph)
Road Speed
108 miles
(174 km)
Road Range


Typically none. Some versions armed as needed per mission requirement:

1 x 7.62mm M60 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)
1 x 12.7mm M2 Browning Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)
1 x 106mm Recoilless Rifle
1 x TOW Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) System
1 x 7.62mm M134 Minigun
AMMUNITION
Dependent upon armament fit.


M274 "Military Mule" - Base Series Name
M274 Truck, Platform, Utility 1/2 Ton, 4X4 - Official U.S. Army inventory designation.


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