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.

M1157 Ten Ton Dump Truck

The M-1157 Ten Ton Dump Truck 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	26,320 lb (11,939 kg)
Length	292.5 in (7,430 mm)
Width	96 in (2,440 mm)
Oper. Height	112 in (2,845 mm)
Air Trans. Height	105.5 in (2,680 mm)
Wheelbase	161.4 in (4,100 mm)
Range (Min. Gr. Wt.)	300+ mi (483+ km)
Approach Angle	40°
Departure Angle	36°
Payload	20,000 lb (21,011 kg) plus kits
Towed Load	26,000 lb (11,794 kg)
Max Speed (Governed, at Max Wt)	58 mph (94 km/h)

XM1157 A1 R 10.0 ton Dump.