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An articulated vehicle is a vehicle which has a permanent or semi-permanent coupling in its construction. This coupling works as a large pivot joint , allowing it to bend and turn more sharply. There are many kinds, from heavy equipment to buses , trams and trains .
Articulated passenger cars are becoming increasingly common in Europe and the US. The passageways between the car elements are permanently attached. There is a safety benefit claimed that if the train derails, it is less likely to jackknife and modern construction techniques prevent telescoping. Articulated cars are not, however, a new idea.
This category is for articulated vehicles. Subcategories. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. A. Articulated locomotives (25 C, 27 P, 1 F)
A tracked articulated vehicle or articulated tracked vehicle (abbreviated as ATV. [ 1 ] but not to be confused with all-terrain vehicle ), is a variation of a continuous track vehicle that consists of two cars, each with their own track, most commonly with an actuated linkage in between.
Articulated tram GT3 in Bremen Type F in Vienna. In 1928 an experimental tram was constructed in Görlitz and then put into service in Dresden until the mid-1960s. This car was numbered 2501 and had three sections: the center section had four fixed wheels, both end sections had each only one adjustable axle. [4]
The M520 "Truck, Cargo, 8-ton, 4x4", nicknamed Goer, truck series was formerly the US Army’s standard heavy tactical truck before its replacement by the Oshkosh HEMTT.As trucks go, the Caterpillar-made Goer stands out due to being articulated, much wider than other trucks, and lacking suspension on the wheels.
Articulated buses were introduced in 1996, and have since become prominent in the Bronx and Manhattan. [ 8 ] [ 5 ] Low-floor buses , designed to speed boarding and alighting and improve riding conditions for elderly and disabled passengers, were first tested in 1997 [ 9 ] [ 10 ] and have made up most of the new non-express buses ordered since ...
The Landmaster is a unique 12-wheeled amphibious articulated vehicle constructed by Dean Jeffries at Jeffries Automotive in Universal City, California, for the 1977 science fiction film Damnation Alley (itself based on a novel by Roger Zelazny).