The XM-157 Drake was an 8-ton 8x8 amphibious craft developed by General Motors for the US Army. The 45-foot long craft weighed 8 tons and was powered by two 5.0-liter engines.
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Last edited by Altair; May 21, 2019 at 06:41 AM.
KustomsbyKent (May 21, 2019), Scotsman Hosie (May 22, 2019), Seedtick (May 21, 2019), VinnieL (May 21, 2019)
Pretty neat machine. I wonder if they were ever adopted by the army and produced, or if it was just the prototype. Puts the WWII DUKW to shame with its manuverability and power.
greyhoundollie (Jul 20, 2020)
Was this one rear wheel drive or all wheel drive? 45 ft long would limit where you could bring it ashore if only rear wheel drive. If the bank were a little steep the rear axle would float and not have any traction.
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