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107 Logistic Combat Element<br />

Length: 499.8 in<br />

Height: 138.9 in<br />

Cube: 4.097.8 ft<br />

Sq Storage: 354 ft<br />

Logistic Vehicle System (LVS)<br />

Background:<br />

The <strong>Marine</strong> Corps fielded the heavy tactical vehicle system during the mid<br />

1980s. The Logistics Vehicle<br />

System (LVS) is a modular system<br />

consisting of a MK48<br />

front power unit and, originally, four<br />

interchangeable rear body units (RBU). The front power unit and rear<br />

body units are joined by a hydraulically powered articulated joint that<br />

assists in steering the vehicle and allows a degree of independent<br />

movement between the front and rear units for more mobility. The<br />

articulated joint transfers automotive power to the RBU axles and<br />

hydraulic power for any hydraulically operated equipment. The completed<br />

units are 8x8 systems with two front steering axles. The LVS has an off<br />

road payload of 12.5 tons and an on road payload of 22.5 tons. There<br />

are<br />

approximately 1800 front power units and 2200 rear body units in the<br />

<strong>Marine</strong> Corps inventory.<br />

MK48, Front Power Unit<br />

The MK48 Front Power Unit is an enclosed cab, diesel powered,<br />

automatic transmission, 4x4 vehicle that provides all automotive and<br />

hydraulic power for the LVS<br />

combinations.<br />

MK14, Container Transporter Rear Body Unit<br />

The MK14 Container Transporter Rear Body Unit is a flatbed trailer for<br />

transporting<br />

bulk cargo and <strong>standard</strong>ized cargo containers. It is equipped<br />

with ISO lock points for securing 20 foot <strong>standard</strong> containers, the <strong>Marine</strong><br />

Corps Field Logistics System (FLS) bulk liquid tanks and pump units<br />

(SIXCONS), and <strong>standard</strong> <strong>Marine</strong> Corps <strong>Expeditionary</strong> Shelter System<br />

(MCESS). The MK14 can also be equipped with a tow bar adapter kit that<br />

allows it to be tandem towed as an un-powered trailer behind a<br />

MK48/MK14 combination. The tandem tow is limited to the 12.5 ton off<br />

road payload.<br />

107-14

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