Merrit-Wilson TN-12 (6 fwd / 2 rev) with a triple differential steering system
Suspension
Torsion bars
Operational range
480 km (300 miles) on roads
Maximum speed
Road: 48 km/h (30 mph) Off road: 30 km/h (19 mph)
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