M88A1 Type: Armoured Recovery Vehicle Origin: USA Year of manufacture: 1975 Crew: 4 (Driver, Co-Driver, Commander, Mechanic) Dimensions: 8.267 x 3.429 x 3.124 Weight: 47,628kg Engine: Air-cooled V12, Continental AVDS-1790-2DR diesel engine, 29 388 cc Armament: 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun It was designed based on the mechanical parts of the M48 tank and can support both these and the newer M60. It has powerful winches that can pull a stuck or immobilised tank. It also has all the equipment needed to do everything from minor repairs to engine changes. With the A-frame boom it can also lift the turret of a tank. The blade it has at the front is mainly to support the vehicle when lifting heavy weights.