Humvees
(2012)
Nonfiction
Book
Series:
Call Numbers:
J/623.747/HAMILTON,J
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
Edina, MN : ABDO Pub. Co., [2012]
©2012
©2012
DESCRIPTION
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781617830761 1331887, 1617830763, 9781617830761
LANGUAGE
English
SERIES
NOTES
Includes index
Humvees -- HMMWV fast facts -- History -- Versions -- Suspension and tires -- Chassis and body -- Ground clearance -- Engine and transmission -- Cargo capacity -- Air transport -- River fording -- Weapons -- Future
Learn the history of the Humvee and its different versions, as well as Humvee specifications including size and weight, top speed, armament, and cost. The Humvee crew is described, as well as the difference between the original Humvee and the Up-Armored Humvee. Armament, engine power, and hybrid Humvees are discussed, as well as the future of the Humvee
Ages 8-15