United States Oshkosh Defense
HEMTT M977
Eight-wheel-drive diesel tactical logistics truck in US Army service since 1982, providing heavy cargo, fuel, and recovery support.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-04
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Range
Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.
- 483 km Bottom 3% of transport aircraft
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 18,943 kg
Specifications compiled from public Oshkosh Defense and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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Airbus Defence and Space C-295 Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Oshkosh Defense HEMTT M977? +
The Oshkosh Defense HEMTT M977 has a maximum range of 483 km.
How much does the Oshkosh Defense HEMTT M977 weigh? +
The Oshkosh Defense HEMTT M977 has a combat weight of 18,943 kg.
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