The M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) is a highly mobile armored tracked vehicle that provides combat engineer support to front-line forces. Its tasks include eliminating enemy obstacles, maintenance and repair of roads and supply routes, and construction of fighting positions.

General Characteristics

  • Length: 20.5 feet
  • Width: 9.2 feet, 10.5 feet with dozer wings
  • Height: 8.9 feet windshield down, 9.9 feet windshield up
  • Weight: 26.9 tons
  • Speed: 30 miles per hour
  • Range: 200 miles
  • Crew: 1