MIL-T-62087 Truck: Compact Forward Control Van, Recruiter, 5,400 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, CommercialThis specification covers a forward control, gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, commercial integral cab-van-body compact type truck recruiter having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 5,400 pounds. The vehicle is equipped with an elevating or stationary raised roof section. 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-62087E

* 3.4.2.3 Radio interference suppression. The vehicle shall be suppressed to limit electromagnetic radiation in accordance with SAE J551. Any body equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation shall be suppressed to the same level as the vehicle chassis.

3.4.3 Exhaust system. The exhaust system shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulation 393.83 as specified for buses.

3.4.4 Transmission.

* 3.4.4.1 Automatic transmission. Unless otherwise specified (see 3.4.4.2), an automatic transmission shall be furnished.

3.4.4.2 Manual transmission. When specified (see 6.2), a manually shifted transmission shall be provided. The transmission shall have not less than three forward speeds and one reverse speed. The transmission shall provide for maximum ease of shifting with synchronized shift in all gear ranges.

* 3.4.4.3 Clutch. The clutch shall be the largest capacity clutch offered for the type vehicle and engine furnished with torque capacity exceeding maximum delivered engine torque. The clutch lining shall be asbestos free.

3.4.5 Suspension. The vehicle shall be equipped with a suspension system having a rated capacity at least equal to the load imposed on each member, measured at the ground, with the vehicle loaded to specified GVW. When the suspension is rated at the spring pads, unsprung weight shall be deducted. The vehicle shall be equipped with a hydraulic double-acting shock absorber at each wheel.

3.4.6 Axles. Axle ratings shall be at least equal to the load imposed on each axle measured at the ground, with vehicle loaded to specified GVW. A single reduction rear axle shall be furnished.

3.4.6.1 Positive-traction differential. When specified (see 6.2), a rear axle with a positive-traction, limited-slip, or automatic locking differential shall be furnished.

* 3.4.7 Tires. Steel belted radial or, when specified (see 6.2), bias ply tires shall be furnished. Tires shall be tubeless type with highway tread. Tires shall have a rated capacity at least equal to the load imposed on each tire, measured at each wheel, at the ground, with the vehicle loaded to specified GVW. Tires and tire size designation systems shall conform to the Tire and Rim Association or to the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation recommendations.

* 3.4.7.1 Carrier for spare tire assembly. A carrier for a spare tire assembly shall be installed.