M422 Mighty Mite
| M422 Mighty Mite | |
|---|---|
Initial series M422, with 65-inch wheelbase | |
| Type | 1⁄4 ton (227kg) 4x4 utility truck |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | American Motors Corporation |
| Produced | 1959–1962 |
| No. built | 1,250 (+ 2,672 M422A1) |
| Variants | M422A1 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,700 lb (770 kg) empty |
| Length | 107 in (2.72 m) |
| Width | 61 in (1.55 m) |
| Height | 59 in (1.50 m) |
| Engine | 107.8 cu in (1.8 L) 55 hp (41 kW) |
| Suspension | independent with leaf springs |
Operational range | 225 mi (362.1 km) |
| Maximum speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
The AMC M422 'Mighty Mite', or G-843 by its supply catalog designation, is an extra lightweight ¼-ton 4x4 tactical truck, designed for the United States Marine Corps, to be suitable for helicopter airlift and manhandling. It is noted for its exceptionally short length, and resulting very tight turning circle, while still highway approved for a top speed of 55 mph (89 km/h) (U.S. military), and capable of 65 mph (105 km/h) according to its manufacturer, American Motors Corporation (AMC). From 1959 through 1962, just under 4,000 M422 Mighty Mites were built by American Motors for the U.S. Marines.