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M109 rear door width

OPCOM

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When one opens both doors on the back of an M109, what is the width and height of the hole? Most interested in the width..

Anyone know the width of he opening with either door opened as well?

I assume all M109's are alike in this regard..

Thanks,
Patrick
 

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Dimensions, dimensions...
M109A3 2.5-Ton 6x6 Shop Van: Specifications (Thanks, Mark!)

Height 130 in (10 ft 10 in)
Length 268 in (22 ft 4 in)
Width 98 in (8 ft 2 in)
Weight Empty: 14,930 lbs
Gross (cross-country): 19,430 lbs
Gross (highway): 21,930 lbs
Van deck height 50 in
Rear door opening Height: 70 1/2 in (5 ft 10 1/2 in)
Width (one door open): 31 3/4 in (2 ft 7 3/4 in)
Width (both doors open): 51 3/4 in (4 ft 3 3/4 in)
Van interior dimensions
Height at center: 77 1/2 in (6 ft 5 1/2 in)
Width: 90 in (7 ft 6 in)
Length: 144 1/2 in (12 ft 1/2 in)
Pintle height 36 1/8 in
Ground clearance
Under axle: 12 1/2 in
Under chassis: 10 15/16 in
Vehicle/bridge classification
Empty: 7
Cross-country: 9
Highway: 10
Wheel base 154 in (12 ft 10 in)
 
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