Today in WW II: 21 May 1942 Sinking of the Mexican tanker Faja de Oro by German submarine U-160, off Key West, precipitates Mexican declaration of war against Nazi Germany.

M1148 Nine Ton Load Handling System

The M-1148 Nine Ton Load Handling System (LHS) is a member of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), providing tactical unit mobility and logistics for the U.S. Army and the other military services.

Curb Weight w/Fuel	25,049 lb (11,362 kg)
Length	361.7 in (9,187 mm)
Width	96 in (2,440 mm)
Oper. Height	112 in (2,845 mm)
Air Trans. Height	105.5 in (2,680 mm)
Wheelbase	209 in (5,300 mm)
Range (76 gal, 295 L nominal)	300+ mi (483+ km)
Approach Angle	40°
Departure Angle	23°
Payload	17,640 lb (8,000 kg) plus kits
Towed Load	27,117 lb (12,300 kg)
Max Speed (Governed, at Max Wt)	58 mph (94 km/h)

XM1148 A1 R 9.0 Ton Load Handling System.