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M422/A1 Mighty-Mite

1/4 Ton Extra-Light Utility Truck

M422

Specifications

Country of Origin/Used by:	USA
First Produced/Service Dates:	1960-1963
Manufactured by:	American Motors Corporation (AMC)
Crew:	1+3
Armament:	None
Engine:	4-Cylinder Gasoline (AMC AV-108-4)
Miscellaneous Info:	Also named the G-843, the M422 Mighty Mite was designed and built exclusively for use by the U.S. Marine Corps as an air-portable utility vehicle. It was the first US Military vehicle with an aluminium body and aluminum engine. The later variant, M422A1, was slightly larger as it was lengthened by 6-inches to allow for more space in the rear cargo bed.  Although a reliable vehicle, which performed extremely well, it became obsolete quickly due to the vast improvements in lift capability of the new helicopters being produced at the same time; namely the Bell UH-1 "Huey".
Data Sheet Available:	None Available

Photos

Reference	Source/Provider
M422 Mighty-Mite Extra-Light Utility Truck Photos	US Marine Corps via the Dave Haugh Collection
M422 or A1 Mighty-Mite Extra-Light Utility Truck Photos	US Marine Corps via the Dave Haugh Collection
M422A1 Mighty-Mite Extra-Light Utility Truck Photos	John Gazzola - Killingly, Connecticut USA
M422A1 Mighty-Mite Extra-Light Utility Truck Photos	Patrick Keenan-Edtior

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