About[]
The P-10 is a rescue vehicle in service with the US Military. Based on a 1 ton commercial truck, it has been produced from the 1970s to the present. The P-10 is officially known as the AS-32/P-10 Forcible Entry Rescue Truck and is used as an airfield/airport and military base rescue vehicle by the US Air Force and US Marine Corps. These trucks came in three versions over the span of about three production runs in 15 years. P-10 production consisted of:
Version 1[]
Built on the 1976-1979 Dodge Power Wagon crew cab chassis. Featured an open-top utility box and rack on the back with standard hinged compartment doors.
Version 2[]
Built on the 1984-1986 Chevrolet K30 crew cab chassis and manufactured by Carter Chevrolet. Featured a canopy-top utility box in the back with a covered top and standard hinged compartment doors.
Version 3[]
Built on the 1988-1990 GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab chassis and manufactured by Landoll. Featured an all aluminum utility box on the back with roll-up compartment doors and lighted compartments. 211 were produced for the USAF and USMC.
Specifications[]
- Chassis: GMC Sierra K3500 4x4 crew cab Class 3 (10,001-14,000 lbs.)
- Engine: 74.L gas 290HP
- Transmission: GM TH400 (3 speed automatic)
- Transfer case: NP205 (gear driven)
- Tires: 235/85R16
The P-10 replaced the R-2 in the 1970s, and was itself replaced by the P-32 in 2004.