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Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle
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Light Tactical Vehicles · United States · 1976
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CommercialUtilityCargoVehicle

Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle
Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle Photo: U.S. Pacific Air Forces · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mobility
30
Off-Road Capability
35
Protection
20
Payload
45
Speed
40
Transportability
50
Reliability
55
Versatility
60
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, AM General, Stellantis North America
CategoryLight Tactical Vehicles
EraCold War
In service1976
Operators10 countries
Quantity44,000
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
39
Light Tactical Vehicles MASS Rating
3/3
Cold War
15/15
All-Time
Light Tactical Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Mobility
30
Off-Road Capability
35
Protection
20
Payload
45
Speed
40
Transportability
50
Reliability
55
Versatility
60
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light tactical vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle
Production
1976–
Quantity
44,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
71
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
39
light tactical vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light tactical vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Vehicle Typelight utility vehicle
  • Service Entry Year1976
  • Crew2
  • Seating Capacity2
  • Drive Configuration4×4 and 4×2 variants
  • In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load4MOD.4
  • Curb Weight2.2 kg
  • Gross Vehicle Weight4.5 kg
  • Payload Capacity1.134 kg
  • Towing Capacity2 kg
▣Powertrain8MOD.8
  • Engine TypeChrysler 318 cubic inch engine V8
  • Engine Power150 hp
  • TransmissionTorqueflite 727 3-speed automatic
  • Fuel Typegasoline
  • Fuel Capacity136 L
  • Top Speed100 km/h
  • Range500 km
  • AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length5.5 m
  • Width2.02 m
  • Height1.88 m
  • Wheelbase3.33 m
◆Mobility5MOD.5
▤Protection4MOD.4
⬢Special Function4MOD.4
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production44,000
  • Operators11
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
50
years in service
44,000
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Designation for military vehicles capable of being airlifted by fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, typically via cargo aircraft like the C-130 or CH-47.
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