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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
M9 Armored Combat Earthmover
Category
Country
Production
1986–
Quantity
447
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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 TypeCombat engineering vehicle
- Service Entry Year1986
- Crew1
- Seating Capacity1
- Drive Configurationtracked
- In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load4MOD.4
- Curb Weight15.8 kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight15.8 kg
- Payload Capacity6.7 kg
- Towing Capacity11 kg
▣Powertrain7MOD.7
- Engine TypeCummins V903C, 8 cylinder, diesel
- Engine Power295 hp
- Fuel Typediesel
- Fuel Capacity378 L
- Top Speed48.276 km/h
- Range322 km
- AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6.15 m
- Width2.79 m
- Height2.7 m
◆Mobility4MOD.4
- Fording Depth1.5 m
- Ground Clearance0.4 m
- Central Tyre InflationNo
- Air-TransportableYes
▤Protection4MOD.4
- ArmouredYes
- Protection Levelsmall arms and artillery fragmentation
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
- Run-Flat TyresNo
⬢Special Function4MOD.4
- Crane / HIABNo
- WinchYes
- Dozer BladeYes
- Special Equipmentearthmoving, obstacle breaching, fighting position construction, mine-clearing line charge carrier
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Production447
- Operators3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1986Production started
40
years in service
447
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES RANKING Combat Engineering Vehicles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Engineering Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
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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