MIL-T-62079 Truck, Panel: Police Patrol Conversion, 8,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, CommercialThis specification covers a gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, forward control type, commercial panel or window van truck converted to a police patrol wagon with a rear compartment for confined occupants. The vehicles have a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 8,000 pounds. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-T-62079E

3.2 General design.

3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle and furnished accessories shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.2 Air pollution control. The vehicle shall comply with EPA Regulations governing Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle Engines in effect on the date of manufacture. In addition, vehicles destined for California shall comply with State of California regulations governing air pollution control in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.2.3 Sound level. The interior sound level shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulation 393.94.

3.2.4 Curb weight. The curb weight shall include the weight of the chassis and cab, with all attachments, accessories and equipment; body and full complement of fuel, lubricants and coolant.

* 3.2.5 Gross vehicle weight. The gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall consist of curb weight, driver and assistant driver weight (computed at 175 pounds each), and a payload of not less than

2,000 pounds distributed evenly over the vehicle load area to provide not less than 8,000 pounds

GVW.

3.2.6 Ratings. Vehicle and component ratings shall be the manufacturer's published ratings. Vehicular and component ratings shall not be raised to meet the requirements of this specification. When published ratings are not available, verification of ratings shall be available to the engineering office of the procuring activity.

3.2.7 Wheelbase. The wheelbase shall be not less than 123 inches.

* 3.2.8 Accessibility. The design of the vehicle and optional equipment shall permit access for routine servicing and shall permit access for replacement and adjustment of component parts and accessories with minimal disturbance of other components and systems.

* 3.2.9 Asbestos. Asbestos materials shall not be used in any form in any part of the vehicle.

3.3 Performance.

3.3.1 Speeds and gradeability. The vehicle shall maintain a high speed of not less than

58 miles per hour (mph) on smooth, approximately level, hard surfaced roads. The vehicle shall

be capable of ascending grades of at least 20 percent in low speed range. Speed and gradeability requirements shall be met with the vehicle loaded to specified GVW.