Offroading with the US 7th cavalry in Iraq???

[mangyan]

I was watching CNN awhile ago to get an update of what's happening in Iraq. Mayroon silang live footage ng advancing troops(US 7th Cavalry) moving through Southern Iraq towards Baghdad. Namangha ako doon sa mga tanke na bale wala mag-traverse ng rough terrain ng disyerto. Ung mga CNN reporters at kumukuha ng footages nakasakay daw sa Humvee behind those tanks. Kayang-kaya din nila. Ini-imagine ko parang ang sarap sumama at mag offroad. Hehehehehe :lol: :lol: :wink: :wink:

[wreckless]

cool..and..dangerous!!!

[roydok]

[Boy2]

hehehe... o, sino po ang volunteer??? libre off-roading dun! :mrgreen:

[rsnald]

yun palang military humvee, 6.5L turbodiesel makina nila 8O 8O
I was able to check up-close two humvees during the Balloon Festival sa Clark last month. hanep sa suspensions.

[wildthing]

modelo na ung di turbo....the 1st series of military humvee were not yet turbo...you can get one (running and restored to civilian use) at P1.5M negotiable.

D pa nga lang ako nakakita ng humvee na hinarass sa off-road competition like the Rainforest Race sa Malaysia or kahit sa lahar race like the one sponsored by PORCI.

[kiper]

baka daw kasi masira ung humvee....sayang, mahal magpagawa..:mrgreen:

[Cale]

owning an M998 is very difficult i mean registering to the department of motor vehicles, and its costly to maintain, the M998 HMMWV (humvee) is a head turner specially if driven by a civilian not with that como color, its one hell of a ride, suspension is not that good compared to the civilian hummer, the ride is so bumpy and seats are not comfortable, the seats are just like folding seats, the dash board is all metal, thats why dept of transportation here in US did not certify M998 fit for civilian use bec of safety reason but you can own one, only if you will sign a release from from the US dept of defense, i cant remember that form number, M998's are sold via government auction or an accredited broker and these are in very good condition and still you can use them as long as you meet the standards set by your state where you live in. there's no problem taking a humvee to the extreme, its proven and tested from the freezing cold of antartica to the boiling weather in africa to the tropical jungle of the amazons BUT there is one big glitch of these famous M998..the APCB(advanced protective control box) that regulates the 8 glow plugs. the original APCB installed toast the glow plugs if heated for 9 seconds, it will heat the glow plugs to the point of making the tip like a mushroom head making it more difficult to remove and will take time and effort fixing the problem.now thw army or AM General fixed the problem and they produced a new APCB that has a better sensor which will cost you around 500 to 700 dollars. we have a 1987 M998 and i'll tell you its cool. here the specs
Engine:
type V8, 6.5L diesel fuel injection, naturally aspirated, EPA compliant
horpower * 3,400 rpm 160hp (120 kw)
torque *1700 rpm 290lb-ft (393 N-m)
governor type: mechanical
displacement 400 cu. in (6.5L)
bore and stroke 4.06x3.82 in
compression ration 21.3:1
fuel capacity 25 gal (94 liters)
Transmission:
4 speed automatic with a maximum input torque rating of 451 lb.ft
gear ratios are 1st 2.48:1 2nd 1.46:1 3rd 1.0:1 4th 0.75:1 Reverse 2.08:1
torque converter ratio 2.1:1
Transfer Case
gear ratio low 2.72:1 high 1.01:1
Axles
hypoid with a ratio of 2.73:1, continous torque rating is 1281 lb-ft
Geared Hubs
gear ratio 1.92:1
Frame
steel box with 5 crossmembers
Electrical
12/24 volt waterproof 200 0r 400 amp alternator
Steering
power assisted with a variable ratio of 13/16:1
Differential
torque biasing differential
Brakes
hydraulic actuated, four wheel inboard mounted power disc brakes with dual reservior cylinder
Suspension
independent double A-frame with open end coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
Tires
37x12.5R16.5 LT load range "D" Radial with low profile run3/4 at device
Wheels
3,850 lbs capacity 16.5x8.25 2 piece take apart wheels
Width:86 inches
Ground clearance 15.3 icnhes
Wheelbase 130 inches
Track width 71.6 inches
Maximum speed 70 mph (113 kph)
Grade capability 60%
Run flat capability 30 miles at 30 mph (48 km at 48kph)
Side slope capability 40%
Ramp breakover angle 31.5%
Turning radius curb to curb 25 ft
Deep water fording wlo kit 30 inches (0.76 meters); with kit 60 inches (1.52 meters)
Approach angle w/o winch 63 degress, with 46 degress
Departure angle 33 degress
guys i guess gave you a little bit of information about humvees

thanks

and peace ya all

cale

[Dakila7]

whew... cale, that little information is enough to make our imagination run wild

o mangyan, tara... maki off-road tayo sa IRAQ - i just don't know what will excite us more, the off-roading or the crossfires :?: :D

[tebs]

cale,

any pics of your ride?

[1.8T]

post some pics man.

[Olive Drab]

yun palang military humvee, 6.5L turbodiesel makina nila 8O 8O
I was able to check up-close two humvees during the Balloon Festival sa Clark last month. hanep sa suspensions.

but according to a news reporter,
the tanks, humvees and helicopters uses the same fuel -JP8 (jet fuel 8).
thats what makes refueling faster daw.
di kaya switchable diesel/petrol ang engine ng humvee?

[Cale]

hey guys....how to upload a pic...the M998 HMMWV is a diesel and you not switch a gasoline, the M1A1 abrams tanks are petrol and uses the jp8 fuel
check this out....
http://hometown.aol.com/vtekluder00/myhomepage/personal.html
peace
cale

[mbt]

doesn't the Abrams use a gas turbine engine?

[1.8T]

[splerdu]

According to CNN, all the vehicles of the US Army from the tanks to the humvees to the planes run on JP8. Ewan ko kung anong conversion ang ginawa nila, pero mas efficient nga naman sa logistics nila kung lahat ng sasakyan pareho ang fuel.

[Cale]

splerdu
dude trust me the M998 HMMWV (Humvee) are 6.5 liter waterproof diesels....so with the M35 6x6 trucks. there were no conversion done on these things..the civilian hummer does uses a gasoline fed engine...peace out
cale

[OTEP]

A hummer can run on JP8 or Diesel. Ayun po ang pagkakaalam ko. It can also use a variety of oils and fluids depende nga sa logistics.

[splerdu]

did some quick searches. the humvees in the field are definitely running JP8. certainly an amazing fuel for its versatility.

[Olive Drab]

did some quick searches. the humvees in the field are definitely running JP8. certainly an amazing fuel for its versatility.

so, what is JP8?
is it similar to petrol or diesel?
or in the middle of petrol and diesel?