MIL-T-14382 Truck, Ambulance: Diesel Or Gasoline Engine Driven, 10, 000 Pounds Gvw, 4X4, 4-Liter Commercial, Field TypeThis specification covers diesel or gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, four-wheel drive, field type ambulance trucks having a gross vehicle weight GVW rating of not less than 10,000 pounds. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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the rear wheels, and shall be so located as to minimize the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the body.

3.4.5 Transmission. Unless an automatic transmission is specified (see 3.4.5.3), a manually shifted transmission shall be provided. The input torque capacity of the transmission shall be at least equal to the maximum torque delivered by the engine. The transmission shall have not less than four forward speeds and one reverse speed. The transmission shall provide for the maximum ease of shifting with synchronized shift for at least the two highest forward speeds.

3.4.5.1 Transfer case. A two-speed transfer case shall be furnished. The transfer case shall provide for driver selection of either two-wheel or four-wheel drive.

3.4.5.2 Clutch. The clutch for the manual transmission shall be the largest capacity clutch offered for the type of vehicle and size of engine furnished, with the clutch torque capacity exceeding the maximum delivered engine torque.

3.4.5.3 Automatic transmission. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be provided with an automatic transmission. The input torque capacity of the transmission shall be at least equal to the maximum torque delivered by the engine. The transmission shall have not less than three forward gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio.

3.4.6 Driveline components. The driveline components shall be adequate to transmit the maximum delivered torque of the engine, as developed through the maximum gear train reduction.

3.4.7 Frame. The chassis frame shall be the manufacturer's standard for the vehicle furnished.

3.4.8 Suspension. The vehicle shall be equipped with a suspension system, with components having a rated capacity at least equal to the load imposed on each member, measured at the ground, with the vehicle loaded to the required GVW. When suspension is rated at the spring pads, unsprung weight shall be deducted.

3.4.8.1 Shock absorbers. The vehicle shall be provided with heavy duty, hydraulic,

double-acting shock absorbers on the front and rear axles. The heavy duty shock absorbers shall

have a diameter larger than the manufacturer's standard shock absorbers for the model vehicle furnished.