K-35 trailer
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The K-35 trailer was a house trailer used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during and after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

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Specifications

The K-35 house trailer was a drawbar type trailer, with a tandem type axle mount in the center of the trailer, it had 5 windows on each side including the one in the door. its Net weight was 9.000 Lbs. and had electric brakes
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Usage

the K-35 trailer was an upgrade of the K-19 trailer, and had several versions, including the K-65 version used for the later configuration of the SCR-270 radar
SCR-270 radar
The SCR-270 was one of the first operational early warning radars. It was the U.S. Army's primary long-distance radar throughout World War II and was deployed around the world...

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  • The K-35 usually housed the following systems.
  • The SCR-562 part of Set Complete System (SCS-2). Ground-controlled interception
    Ground-controlled interception
    Ground-controlled interception an air defense tactic whereby one or more radar stations are linked to a command communications centre which guides interceptor aircraft to an airborne target. This tactic was pioneered during World War II by the Royal Air Force with the Luftwaffe to follow closely...

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  • The SCR-563 also part of SCS-2.

See also

  • List of U.S. military vehicles by supply catalog designation (G699)
  • List of U.S. Signal Corps Vehicles
  • Signal Corps Radio
    Signal Corps Radio
    Signal Corps Radios were U.S. Army military communications components that comprised "sets". Under the Army Nomenclature System, SCR initially designated "Set, Complete Radio," and later "Signal Corps Radio," though interpretations have varied over time....

  • K-55 trailer
    K-55 trailer
    The K-55 trailer was a house trailer used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during and after World War II.-Specifications:The K-55 trailer was built by two manufacturers, A.J. Miller and Oneonta Linn Corp. Its net weight was 8,200 lbs. It was equipped with electric brakes and had a fifth wheel...

  • K-72 trailer
    K-72 trailer
    The K-72 trailer was a house trailer used by the U.S. Army Signal Corps during and after World War II.-Specifications:The K-72 trailer was built by the A.J. Miller . It is a two axle trailer, with one axle on each end...


External links

  • http://jptronics.org/radios/Military/JANAP161/an.mp/an.msq-type.pn-1-2.pdf note (K-32 is probably K-72 trailer)
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