Magirus-Deutz Jupiter 178D15AL 6X6

The Magirus-Deutz Jupiter 178D15AL 6X6 entered service in the Danish Army in 1967. The 178 was primarily used in artillery-units as cargo-carrier and artillery-tractor and by logistic units. All the Danish 178´s were delivered with closed cab.

Some 80 trucks have been donated to Estonia as aid, this is one of them.
Historical: The 178D15AL superseded the Magirus Jupiter in 1964. The 178 was produced until 1967 at the Magirus factory at Ulm.
Length: 8.09 m.
Width: 2.50 m.
Height: 3.25 m.
Weight: 15.000 kg.
Engine: Own V8-cylinder, type F/A8L714D, 12.667 cm3 (773 cubic inches), air cooled.
Horsepower: 178 at 2.300 rpm.
Transmission: 6-speed, type ZF AK 6-55.
Transfer case: 2-speed.
Electrical system: 24 volt, negative ground.
Brakes: Dual circuit air-over-hydraulic.
Tyres: 13.00 - 20.
Fording depth:
without preparation: 0.85 m (12 inches).
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: Diesel.
Fuel capacity: 160 liter.
Range: 350 km.
Crew: 1 + 21.
Armament: Could be armed with 1 0.50 caliber machine gun in ring-mount.
Additional: Servo assisted steering. Webasto heater in cab.

Source: http://www.armyvehicles.dk/magirus178.htm

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