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What size of wheels do I need for a 80,000 lbs military vehicle off road?

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Disco Matt:
I do like the Tatra 8x8, a very clever chassis design. Basically the chassis is a girder with the engine inside and suspension units, body, etc hanging from it. As a result they can be reconfigured easily and repaired in the event of damage. They will also go absolutely anywhere!

I suspect that Baz missile launcher was intended for made-up roads (even just hard packed gravel or mud). The Tatra's magic comes at least in part due to the articulation of the individual suspension units, it doesn't look as though the Baz could flex much.

Also look at the Scammell Explorer (and their other triple axle ballast tractor units) - again, a very capable chassis design which you can learn a lot from.

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