M-825 Weapons PlatformThe M-825 is a specially modified M-151A2 jeep, revised to accomodate the M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle on an M79 mount. It replaced the very similar M151A1C Weapons Platform, based on the M151A1 1/4 ton jeep. The M825 carries a crew of two, six rounds of ammunition for the M40, plus minor items such as tools for the weapon. The M825 has a revised rear panel and heavier rear suspension than the M151A2 and a higher center of gravity due to the M40, making it even easier to tip over. Crew seats are provided over the rear wheels and a jerry can holder is provided on the left side, above and just to the rear of the front wheel well. The M825 was also later used as a platform for the M220 TOW Anti-Tank Missile, replacing the M40 RR and its mount with the TOW mount and weapon. The NSN of the M825 was 2320-00-177-9257. Technical manuals are the same as the M-151 1/4 ton truck series of manuals.
M-825 Weapons Platform
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