K-72 trailer

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The K-72 trailer, manufactured by the A. J. Miller (Auto Cruiser Trailer Co.), [1] was a house trailer used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during and after World War II.

Specifications

The A. J. Miller built the K-72 trailer, [2] which has two axles, one on each end. Its net weight is 7,500 lb and it is 232¾ inches long, 124½ inches high, and 93¾ inches wide. It has four windows including the one in the door. [3]

Use

The K-72 trailer primarily was used to house the operators of the SCR-527 radar.

See also

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References

  1. United States. War Department (1943). Standard Military Motor Vehicles. War Department. pp. 470–.
  2. War Department Technical Manual. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1943. pp. 470–.
  3. TM 9-2800 Standard Military Motor Vehicles. dated 1 sept. 1943, page 470

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