HERCULES is an acronym for "Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System," and is 70-ton (140,000 pound ...

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Like a tank, it has a tracked chassis. Global defense company BAE Systems manufactures the M88A2 Hercules, which stands for Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System.

HERCULES is an acronym for "Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System," and is 70-ton (140,000 pound) capable, according to the company's website. That means it weighs ...