K-34 trailer
Encyclopedia
The K-34 trailer was used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps to house electronic equipment, during and after World War II
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so that it could be moved by other smaller vehicles. The trailer's net weight was 8,600 lb, tires were 7.50-20 8-ply, width was 95 1/8", length was 230 7/8", and height was 121 5/8".
for the SCR-268 radar
but was soon used for other systems, like the AN/MPN
-1 radar.
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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Specifications
the fifth wheel type trailer van, was of the single-axle type, but had a Dolly (trailer)Dolly (trailer)
A dolly is a small trailer that can be coupled to a truck or trailer so as to support a semi-trailer. The dolly is equipped with a fifth wheel to which the semi-trailer is coupled...
so that it could be moved by other smaller vehicles. The trailer's net weight was 8,600 lb, tires were 7.50-20 8-ply, width was 95 1/8", length was 230 7/8", and height was 121 5/8".
Usage
The K-34 trailer was originally intended to house the PE-84 generatorEngine-generator
An engine-generator is the combination of an electrical generator and an engine mounted together to form a single piece of equipment. This combination is also called an engine-generator set or a gen-set...
for the SCR-268 radar
SCR-268 radar
The SCR-268 was the US Army's first radar system. It was developed to provide accurate aiming information and used in gun laying systems and directing searchlights against aircraft....
but was soon used for other systems, like the AN/MPN
AN/MPN
The AN/MPN is a mobile Ground-controlled approach radar first used during World War II. "MPN" is Joint Electronics Type Designation System nomenclature for Ground mobile , Radar , Navigation aid .-Variations:...
-1 radar.
Surviving artifacts
- one at the Heartland Museum of Military VehiclesHeartland Museum of Military VehiclesThe Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles in Lexington, Nebraska is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and funded by donations and grants....
. http://www.heartlandmuseum.com/
External links
- http://www.infoage.org/elec-09-1945-scr-270.html
- http://www.mobileradar.org/radar_descptn_2.html
- http://www.monmouth.army.mil/historian/photodisp.php?fname=SCR-268-power-unit-packed.jpg&dirname=Radar%2FSCR-268 rear view.