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    The Hercules M88A2 has the strength of its demigod namesake [Image 1 of 6]

    The Hercules M88A2 has the strength of its demigod namesake

    BARSTOW, CA, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2016

    Photo by Keith Hayes 

    Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow

    "A huge reinforced cement block buried deep in the ground with chains attached sits ready to test the pulling ability of any Hercules vehicle being repaired or refurbished at PPB. The metal posts in the ground to the left of the block keep any cables from the ’88 that might break during testing from flailing around. A huge tensionometer attached to the cement block is used to check if the Hercules has reached its pulling ability of 80 tons, or 160,000 pounds."

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 09.01.2016
    Date Posted: 09.08.2016 13:35
    Photo ID: 2840091
    VIRIN: 160901-M-TR039-008
    Resolution: 2589x2054
    Size: 5.18 MB
    Location: BARSTOW, CA, US

    Web Views: 52
    Downloads: 4

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