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M9 Armored Combat Earthmover

The M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) is a highly mobile armored tracked vehicle that provides combat engineer support to front-line forces. Its tasks include eliminating enemy obstacles, maintenance and repair of roads and supply routes, and construction of fighting positions.

General Characteristics

Length: 20.5 feet
Width: 9.2 feet, 10.5 feet with dozer wings
Height: 8.9 feet windshield down, 9.9 feet windshield up
Weight: 26.9 tons
Speed: 30 miles per hour
Range: 200 miles
Crew: 1

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