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  2. International MXT-MV - Wikipedia

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    This variant was known as the Husky in British military service. The Husky was ordered to replace the British Army's Snatch Land Rovers in Afghanistan, which had proven to be inadequate in protecting their occupants from improvised explosive devices. [6] [7] A total of 262 vehicles were initially ordered. In 2010, a follow-up order was placed ...

  3. List of the United States military vehicles by supply catalog ...

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    front cover G1 1930. This is the Group G series List of the United States military vehicles by (Ordnance) supply catalog designation, – one of the alpha-numeric "standard nomenclature lists" (SNL) that were part of the overall list of the United States Army weapons by supply catalog designation, a supply catalog that was used by the United States Army Ordnance Department / Ordnance Corps as ...

  4. Compressor stall - Wikipedia

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    Axi-symmetric stall, more commonly known as compressor surge; or pressure surge, is a complete breakdown in compression resulting in a reversal of flow and the violent expulsion of previously compressed air out through the engine intake, due to the compressor's inability to continue working against the already-compressed air behind it. The ...

  5. Impact wrench - Wikipedia

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    Compressed air is the most common power source for impact wrenches, [citation needed] providing a low-cost design with the best power-to-weight ratio.A normal vane motor is almost always used, usually with four to seven vanes, and various lubrication systems, the most common of which uses oiled air, while others may include special oil passages routed to the parts that need it and a separate ...

  6. DUKW - Wikipedia

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    The propeller and front axle were selectable from their respective transfer cases. A power take-off on the transmission drove an air-compressor and winch. [12] It weighed 13,000 lb (5,900 kg) empty and operated at 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) on road and 5.5 knots (6.3 mph; 10.2 km/h) on water. [13]

  7. Exploded-view drawing - Wikipedia

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    An exploded-view drawing is a diagram, picture, schematic or technical drawing of an object, that shows the relationship or order of assembly of various parts. [1]It shows the components of an object slightly separated by distance, or suspended in surrounding space in the case of a three-dimensional exploded diagram.

  8. Multiservice tactical brevity code - Wikipedia

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    Directive/informative call to take Surface/Air action or establish an air-to-air (A/A) posture that will allow engagement of a specified target or threat. Cowboys Ships of an ASW Search and Attack Unit (SAU). Crank To maneuver beyond the range of a missile; implies illuminating target at radar gimbal limits in a beyond visual range engagement ...

  9. 437 Transport Squadron - Wikipedia

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    437 Transport Squadron is a unit of the Canadian Armed Forces under the Royal Canadian Air Force, based at CFB Trenton in Ontario.The unit operates the CC-150 Polaris, the CC-330 Husky, and is responsible for long range military and VIP transportation (including for the Royal Family visiting Canada).