| Berna 2 US, 4x4 | |
|---|---|
 Swiss Army Berna 2 US | |
| Type | Flatbed truck |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1957 - ? |
| Used by | Swiss Army |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Berna Olten |
| Manufacturer | Berna Olten |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.8 tonnes (9.7 short tons; 8.7 long tons) (5 t Cargo) |
| Length | 6,710 metres (22,014 ft 5 in) |
| Width | 2,180 metres (7,152 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 3,020 metres (9,908 ft 2 in) |
| Crew | 1+ 2Pax in cabin + 28 on the Flatbed |
|
| |
| Engine |
Berna Typ R2 4 Cylinder 5820 cm³ 80 PS / 59 kW |
| Maximum speed | 64 km/h (40 mph) |
The Berna 2 US is a model of truck manufactured by the Swiss company Berna from 1957 to present. The truck can carry payloads of 4.9 tonnes and is a right hand driven truck. The Berna 2 US, military designation "Lastw m 4.0 t 4x2", has a total weight of 8800 kg, a structure with cab and bridge as well as an on-board voltage of 24 V. The 4-cylinder diesel engine with 5820 cm³ produces a power of 59 kW (80 hp). The Swiss Army has used it since 1957 but the Berna 2 US was also sold for civilian use.
A Berna 2-US truck is now in the museum in the Zeughaus Schaffhausen.
References[]
- Berna 2 US Lastw m 4,0 t 4x2 auf militaerfahrzeuge.ch
- Museum im Zeughaus Schaffhausen
The original article can be found at Berna 2 US and the edit history here.