| M422 Mighty Mite | |
|---|---|
 Initial series M422, with 65-inch wheelbase | |
| Type | 1⁄4 ton (227kg) 4x4 utility truck |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | American Motors Corporation |
| Produced | 1959–1962 |
| No. built | 1,250 (+ 2,672 M422A1) |
| Variants | M422A1 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,700 lb (770 kg) empty |
| Length | 107 in (2.72 m) |
| Width | 61 in (1.55 m) |
| Height | 59 in (1.50 m) |
| Engine | 107.8 cu in (1.8 L) 55 hp (41 kW) |
| Suspension | independent with leaf springs |
Operational range | 225 mi (362.1 km) |
| Maximum speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
The AMC M422 'Mighty Mite', or G-843 by its supply catalog designation,[1] is an extra lightweight ¼-ton 4x4 tactical truck, designed for the United States Marine Corps, to be suitable for helicopter airlift and manhandling.[2] It is noted for its exceptionally short length, and resulting very tight turning circle, while still highway approved for a top speed of 55 mph (89 km/h) (U.S. military), and capable of 65 mph (105 km/h) according to its manufacturer, American Motors Corporation (AMC).[3] From 1959 through 1962, just under 4,000 M422 Mighty Mites were built by American Motors for the U.S. Marines.
- ^ According to its United States Army Ordnance Corps Supply Catalog designation, 'G-number', or SNL nr. — a group number for ordering parts, based on a Standard Nomenclature List, or SNL.
- ^ "Marines Unveil Mighty Mite". Popular Mechanics. Vol. 99, no. 5. May 1953. p. 100. Retrieved 24 May 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Doyle, David (13 November 2019) [19 October 2016]. "MV Spotlight: G-843 'Mighty Mite'". Military Trader. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2024.