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M274R Mongoose
Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle
Role: Transport, utility
Manufacturer: AMG Transport Dynamics
Top speed: 60 mph (96 kph)
Weight: 896 lbs (406 kg)
Length: 10.5 feet (3.2 meters)
Width: 6 feet (1.82 meters)
Height: 4.9 feet (1.49 meters)
Power: 1000cc internal combustion engine (ICE).
Fuel: Compressed hydrogen tank.
Wheels: Non-pneumatic all-terrain tires.
Controls: Basic instrumenation package.
Passengers: Push down cargo rack and lock before engaging the passenger floor board.
The 'Goose
Simple, reliable, and cheap, the Mongoose served in a variety of roles with UNSC ground forces, including as a courier, tow vehicle, and flight line support hauler. The Mongoose's heavy suspension can safely handle up to a metric ton of passengers and cargo, and Mjolnir-clad Spartans mad extensive use of it as a fast and nimble transport during the defense of Reach. Though rated for use by UNSC tactical and light armored vehicle units, it is neither armed nor armored. Non-Spartan personnel consider the Mongoose a deathtrap in combat, though there were situations when it was used in anti-tank and raiding role; most notably with SPNKr-armed passengers provinding heavy firepower while expertly trained drivers focused on not rolling over or getting struck by Covenant plasma.