M656

M656
The XM656 prototype
Overview
Type	5-ton 8x8 cargo truck
Manufacturer	Ford
Production	1968–1969
Assembly	United States
Body and chassis
Related	M757, M791
Powertrain
Engine	Continental LDS-465-2 multifuel engine
Dimensions
Length	278 inches (M656 & M757), 314 inches (M791)

The M656 is a 5-ton 8x8 U.S. military heavy cargo truck. It was a 5-ton truck in April 1966 and was used with the Pershing 1a missile. ^[1]

Development

The M656 vehicles evolved from the XM543E2 program. The testing program ended in 1964.

Variants

• XM656- Prototype M656
• XM757- Prototype M757
• XM791- Prototype M791
• M656- Cargo version used to carry the Pershing 1a missile Programmer Test Station and Power Station ^[2]
• M757- Tractor used to tow M790 Pershing 1a missile erector launcher ^[3]
• M791- Van version used for the Pershing 1a Battery Control Central ^[4]

• 
  M656 cargo truck
• 
  M757 tractor
• 
  M791 van

References

1. Doyle, David (2003). "G-852 M656 Family". Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles. Krause. pp. 189–192. ISBN   0-87349-508-X.
2. "M656". Equipment Data Sheets for TACOM Combat & Tactical Equipment. United States Army. June 1985. pp. 4-202 –4-203. TM 43-0001-31.
3. "M757". Equipment Data Sheets for TACOM Combat & Tactical Equipment. United States Army. June 1985. pp. 4-286 –4-287. TM 43-0001-31.
4. "M791". Equipment Data Sheets for TACOM Combat & Tactical Equipment. United States Army. June 1985. pp. 4-312 –4-313. TM 43-0001-31.

External links

• M656 variants and Technical Manuals (subscription required)