What was this HMMWV trailer used to carry?

[M1165A1]

I assume it mated with some type of HMMWV mounted system. Not TOW missiles.

Anyone have any theories? Was it the TWQ-1 Avenger system?

Pretty cool setup.

2012 US ARMY Tank Automotive Command M1102 S/A Trailer Chassis

4200 lb. GVWR, 130" Overall Length x, 86" Overall Width, Surge Brakes, 37x12.50R16.5LT Tires

www.govplanet.com

 

[NDT]

Theories? Looks like a one-of prototype of a means to transport cylindrical objects that uncle spent stupid money having manufactured.

 

[DREDnot]

Im gonna guess cylinders of VX nerve gas

 

[Guyfang]

If its something that was not prototype, then there will be a data plate someplace on the frame or fenders that will tell you what it is. Look on the right fender first.

I am going to guess its a "Volcano" launcher. Avenger rounds are much smaller that the Cradles, (brackets) in your picture. And the in one picture I see some kind of system that runs wire or hoses(?) to the cradles.

 

[Mogman]

It has a cylinder to raise it up into firing position

 

[Thunderbirds]

In the Air Force we used similar type of bomb lifts to load 500 lbs and 2,000 lbs bombs onto the B-1 bomber. Also, we loaded FLIRs and radar equipment onto the outside. I could imagine this being a rocket loading lift for Army helicopters or gunships... Is there anything indicating what service used this trailer?

 

[juanprado]

On the right fender there is a special data plate but can not zoom in on it to read clearly.

At the same place, there is another "special" m1101 that looks like it was cobbled together. It is also unique but has a civy light plug and non military lights.

 

[juanprado]

In the Air Force we used similar type of bomb lifts to load 500 lbs and 2,000 lbs bombs onto the B-1 bomber. Also, we loaded FLIRs and radar equipment onto the outside. I could imagine this being a rocket loading lift for Army helicopters or gunships... Is there anything indicating what service used this trailer?

Marked US Army

 

[Guyfang]

This is how HAWK transports and loads a launcher. I bet I could still do it!!

 

[chucky]

This is how HAWK transports and loads a launcher. I bet I could still do it!!

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Is that you on the step waiting for the smoke to come out ?

 

[Guyfang]

Yes sir! Learning by doing!

 

[HoveringHMMWV]

I’m just not seeing the hoses and cylinder(s) that y’all are speaking of. Looks like a typical M1101/1102 chassis complete with the wiring harness. Same wiring harness that I had to replace on my M1101 purchase and is even attached to the frame in the same location. Interesting in-house trailer mod though and looks hinged at the rear for vertical adjustment.

 

[Mogman]

There is a cylinder underneath and it is hinged on one end to allow it to be raised as in a launcher.

Or at least vertical access, whatever it holds does not look to weigh very much

 

[HoveringHMMWV]

Ahhhh, I didn’t go look at the GovPlanet pics.