K-55 trailer

The K-55 trailer was a house trailer used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during and after World War II.

K-55 trailer, 1943, right side view

Specifications

The K-55 trailer was built by two manufacturers, A.J. Miller and Oneonta Linn Corp.[1] Its net weight was 8,200 lbs. It was equipped with electric brakes and had a fifth wheel type hitch. It had five windows and a door on each side.

Usage

The K-55 trailer was used to house the SCR-572 or AN/TTQ-1,[2] operations center, but was also used for message centers at division level.[3]

See also

References

  1. TM 9-2800 Standard Military Motor Vehicles. dated 1 Sept. 1943. p. 460
  2. TM 11-487 Electrical Communication Systems Equipment. dated 2 Oct. 1944, p. 104
  3. http://www.realmilitaryflix.com/public/695.cfm

External links

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