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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat engineering vehicles category.
01 / Overview
IDF Caterpillar D9
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1954–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
96
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat engineering vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Vehicle Typearmored bulldozer
- Service Entry Year1980
- Crew2
- Seating Capacity2
- Drive Configurationtracked
- In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load4MOD.4
- Curb Weight50 kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight60 kg
- Payload Capacity4,000 kg
- Towing Capacity15,000 kg
▣Powertrain8MOD.8
- Engine Typediesel
- Engine Power405 hp
- Transmissionpower shift
- Fuel Typediesel
- Fuel Capacity680 L
- Top Speed10 km/h
- Range300 km
- AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length8.5 m
- Width3.6 m
- Height3.7 m
- Wheelbase3.6 m
◆Mobility5MOD.5
- Gradient30
- Fording Depth1.2 m
- Ground Clearance0.6 m
- Central Tyre InflationNo
- Air-TransportableNo
▤Protection4MOD.4
- ArmouredYes
- Protection Levelslat armor
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
- Run-Flat TyresNo
⬢Special Function4MOD.4
- Crane / HIABNo
- WinchYes
- Dozer BladeYes
- Special Equipmentcombat engineering, earthworks, mine clearance, IED disposal, structure demolition
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1954Production started
72
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES RANKING Combat Engineering Vehicles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Engineering Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Protected by armour plating to resist ballistic threats, fragmentation, and other hazards. Used to describe vehicles with enhanced survivability features.
A front-mounted armored plate on a tank, primarily used for clearing obstacles, creating cover, or breaching fortifications.
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
A mechanical device used to pull or lift heavy loads via a cable or rope, commonly integrated into light tactical vehicles for recovery or cargo operations.
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