AMMUNITION TRUCK.
The ammunition truck supplied to regiments of 155-mm howitzers, model of 1918, motorized, consists of two units: Ammunition truck body, model of 1918; 2-ton truck chassis, Nash model 4017-A and 4017-L.
Further information concerning those units will be found in the Ordnance Handbooks. “Ammunition truck body, model of 1918” (No. 2002); “2-ton truck chassis, Nash model 4017-A and 4017-L.”
Weights and Dimensions.
| Weight of body | 1,200 pounds. |
| Overall length of body | 120 inches. |
| Overall width of body | 56 inches. |
| Overall height of body | 54 inches. |
| Width of floor (inside) | 43 inches. |
| Length of floor (inside) | 114 inches. |
| Height of sides (inside) | 36 inches. |
Brief Description of Ammunition Truck Body.
The ammunition truck body, model of 1918, consists of a box-type steel body opening only at its rear end. The body is designed to accommodate original packing cases of any type of ammunition. When this vehicle is used near the front lines all four sides and its floor are lined with detachable heavy cocoa matting to prevent undue noise. A tarpaulin cover attaches to the body, and so protects its contents.
AMMUNITION TRUCK.
In addition to the designation of “ammunition truck,” as explained the ammunition body with various loads is designated when mounted on chassis models as follows: “Wireless,” “Telephone,” “Tanks,” “Personnel,” “Baggage,” and “Ration.”