K-55 trailer

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The K-55 trailer, manufactured by the A. J. Miller and Oneonta Linn Corp, [1] was a house trailer used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during and after World War II.

Specifications

The K-55 trailer was built by two manufacturers, A.J. Miller and Oneonta Linn Corp. [2] Its net weight was 8,200 lbs. It was equipped with electric brakes and had a fifth wheel type hitch. It had five windows and a door on each side.

Usage

The K-55 trailer was used to house the SCR-572 or AN/TTQ-1, [3] operations center, but was also used for message centers at division level. [4]

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References

  1. United States. War Department (1943). Standard Military Motor Vehicles. War Department. pp. 460–.
  2. TM 9-2800 Standard Military Motor Vehicles. dated 1 Sept. 1943. p. 460
  3. TM 11-487 Electrical Communication Systems Equipment. dated 2 Oct. 1944, p. 104
  4. http://www.realmilitaryflix.com/public/695.cfm

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