The M32 tank recovery vehicle was an armored recovery vehicle (ARV) used during World War II and the Korean War by the United States, and was based on the chassis of the M4 Sherman medium tank.

The M32 ARV was the second (Armoured) Recovery Vehicle fielded by the US Army during WW2, better refined with early experience in this very new field of research. It was to succeed …

Build for the anticipated invasion of Japan for the USMC. It is believed that this is the only surviving example of a T14E1, the pilot model of the M32A1B3. The US Marines ordered 50 ARVs with HVSS for the anticipated invasion of Japan.

Nov 11, 2024 · Arguably the best ARV of the Second World War, the M32 had superior capabilities to the ARVs of its enemies and allies. German ARVs were mainly designed for …

Aug 20, 2019 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M32 ARV Armored Recovery Vehicle / Prime Mover Tracked Vehicle including pictures.

These included E9 suspension, raised boom, remote control recovery hook, elimination of 81mm mortar and miscellaneous changes to stowage. TRVs with these features were to be standardized as M32A1, M32A1B1, M32A1B2 and M32A1B3.

To start, in April 1945, 30 new M4A3 (105) HVSS were diverted from the line at Chrysler and sent to Baldwin Locomotive for the conversions. The contract was for T14E1s, not for M32A1B3s; …

The M32A1 added an improved Sherman Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) suspension gearing, followed by the M32A1B1, an M32B1 with HVSS (175 conversions by Baldwin locomotives). The M32A1B2 is the M32B2 with HVSS, similarly the M32A1B3 is the M32B3 with HVSS.

White stars painted on superstructure sides. It is believed that this is the only surviving example of a T14E1, the pilot model of the M32A1B3. The US Marines ordered 50 ARVs with HVSS for the anticipated invasion of Japan.

An armoured recovery vehicle (ARV) is typically a powerful tank or armoured personnel carrier (APC) chassis modified for use during combat for military vehicle recovery (towing) or repair of battle-damaged, stuck, and/or inoperable armoured fighting vehicles, such as tanks and armoured personnel carriers.