The M88 recovery vehicle is one of the largest armored recovery vehicles (ARV) in use by United States Armed Forces. There are three variants, the M88, the M88A1, and the M88A2 HERCULES (Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System).

2019年3月5日 · It would be designated Medium Recovery Vehicle M88. It would enter service in 1961 and through various upgrade programs remains in service with the US Military to this day as the M88A2 ‘Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System’, otherwise known as ‘HERCULES’.

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2020年5月15日 · It offers improved performance, survivability and responsiveness than the M88A2 recovery vehicle. M88A3 meets the requirement of single-vehicle recovery gap as it eliminates the need for two vehicles for raising and moving tanks.

2025年3月28日 · A U.S. Army commander says recovering four soldiers from their submerged vehicle in swampland in Lithuania "will be a long and difficult" operation.

2021年9月13日 · The M88A2 Hercules (heavy equipment recovery combat utility lift and evacuation system) is a self-supportive armoured recovery vehicle used in battlefield rescue and recovery missions. It is a variant of the M88 Hercules, which was originally designed by Bowen McLaughlin York (BMY).

HERCULES offers operational and logistics commonality with the existing M88A1 fleet, simplifying training and parts availability. Key upgrades include improved power-assisted braking, improved steering, improved electrical system and increased engine horsepower.

With its impressive recovery capacity, robust armor, and powerful winching system, the M88A2 plays a critical role in ensuring that the army’s heavy machinery remains operational.

The M88A2 Hercules is a full-tracked, armored vehicle that uses the existing M88A1 chassis but significantly improves towing, winching, lifting, and braking characteristics. The Hercules is the...