M1081 or M1081A1 2.5 ton Cargo Truck LVAD LAPES/AD
The M1081 or M1081A1 2.5 ton Cargo Truck LVAD LAPES/AD 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.
This version of the 2.5 ton FMTV is designed to carry troops or cargo after being airdropped from C130 aircraft using the LVAD or LAPES/AD delivery systems:
- LVAD = Low Velocity Air Drop
- LAPES/AD = Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System/Air Drop
Delivery in this way does not require a landing strip.
The M1081 or M1081A1 have drop sides on the cargo body as well as optional troop seats, top bows and canvas cover.
| Curb Weight | 17,536 lb 7,954 kg |
| Length | 253 in 6,429 mm |
| Width | 96 in 2,438 mm |
| Oper. Height | 112 in 2,845 mm |
| Air Trans. Height | 105.5 in 2,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 153.5 in 3,900 mm |
| Range (Min. Gr. Wt.) | 400+ mi 645+ km |
| Approach Angle | 40° |
| Departure Angle | 40° |
| Payload | 5,000 lb 2,268 kg |
| Towed Load | 12,000 lb 5,443 kg |
| Inside Cargo Bed Length | 144 in 3,658 mm |
| Inside Cargo Bed Width | 95 in 2,413 mm |
M1081 or M1081A1 2.5 ton Cargo Truck LVAD LAPES/AD
M1081 or M1081A1 2.5 ton Cargo Truck LVAD LAPES/AD
M1081 2.5 ton Cargo Truck LVAD LAPES/AD undergoing spray decontamination, Camp Carroll, Taegue, Waegwan, Republic of Korea, 17 November 2000.
