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The XM656 prototype
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| Type | 5-ton 8x8 cargo truck |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1968–1969 |
| Assembly |  United States |
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| Related | M757, M791 |
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| Engine | Continental LDS-465-2 multifuel engine |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 278 inches (M656 & M757), 314 inches (M791) |
The M656 is a 5-ton 8x8 U.S. military heavy cargo truck. It was a 5-ton truck in April 1966 and was used with the Pershing 1a missile. [1]
The M656 vehicles evolved from the XM543E2 program. The testing program ended in 1964.
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