The K-34 trailer was used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps to house electronic equipment, during and after World War II.
K-34 trailer, 1943, right side view
Specifications[]
The fifth wheel type trailer van, was of the single-axle type, but had a Dolly (trailer) so that it could be moved by other smaller vehicles. The trailer's net weight was 8,600 lb, tires were 7.50-20 8-ply, width was 95 1/8", length was 230 7/8", and height was 121 5/8".
Usage[]
K34 survivor at Heartland Museum
The K-34 trailer was originally intended to house the PE-84 generator for the SCR-268 radar but was soon used for other systems, like the AN/MPN-1 radar.
Surviving artifacts[]
- one at the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. [1]
See also[]
- List of U.S. Signal Corps vehicles
- G-numbers (G697)
References[]
- TM 11-1056
- TM 11-2503
- TM 9-2800 Standard Military Motor Vehicles. dated 1 sept. 1943
- TM 9-2800 Military vehicles dated Oct. 1947
- TM 11-227 Signal Communication Directory. dated 10 April 1944
- TM 11-487 Electrical Communication systems Equipment. dated 2 Oct. 1944
External links[]
- http://www.campevans.org/_CE/html/elec-09-1945-scr-270.html
- http://www.mobileradar.org/radar_descptn_2.html
- http://www.monmouth.army.mil/historian/photodisp.php?fname=SCR-268-power-unit-packed.jpg&dirname=Radar%2FSCR-268 rear view.
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