K-55 trailer

The K-55 trailer was a house trailer used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during and after WWII

Specifications

The K-55 trailer was built by two Manufacturers, A.J. Miller, and Oneonta Linn Corp. its net weight was 8,200 Lbs. it was equipped with electric brakes, and had a fifth wheel type hitch. it had 5 windows on each side, and a door on each side.

Usage

The k-55 trailer was used to house the SCR-572 or AN/TTQ-1, opperations center, but was also used for mesage centers at division level.

See also

  • List of U.S. Signal Corps vehicles
  • List of U.S. military vehicles by supply catalog designation (G576)
  • K-35 trailer
  • M-209 code device

References

  • TM 9-2800 Standard Military Motor Vehicles. dated 1 sept. 1943
  • TM 9-2800 Military vehicles dated Oct. 1947
  • TM 11-227 Signal Communication Directory. dated 10 April 1944
  • TM 11-487 Electrical Communication systems Equipment. dated 2 Oct. 1944

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