M49-A2C Tanker
M49-A2C Reo Tanker,Turbo Multi-Fuel
History
Came over from Germany.
Was hired for James Bond film
(Tomorrow Never Dies).
Unit Markings
8th Group 54th Battalion,
512th Transportation Co
South Vietnam
DATA SHEET
the M49A2 was based on the M35 Reo truck
Truck, Cargo, 2½ Ton, 6×6, M35 with winch | |
| Type | 2 1⁄2 ton (2,268kg) 6×6 cargo truck |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | USA |
| Designer | REO |
| Designed | 1949 |
| Manufacturer | REO |
| Produced | 1950 – 1988 (M35,A1,A2) 1993 – 1999(M35A3) |
| Variants | M35A1, A2, A3 |
| Weight | 12,880 lb (5,840 kg) empty 17,880 lb (8,110 kg) loaded |
| Length | 274 3⁄4 in (6.98 m) |
| Width | 93 in (2.36 m) |
| Height | 111 in (2.82 m) to cab |
| Engine | REO OA-331 127 hp (95 kW) |
| Transmission | 5 speed. x 2 range transfer case |
| Suspension | Beam axles on leaf springs |
Operational range | 300 mi (480 km) |
| Speed | 58 mph (93 km/h) |