A comparison of the MLC of wheeled and tracked vehicle according to the STANAG 2021

The article deals with the determination of MLC (Military Load Classification) of vehicles. The two loading sets (tracked vehicle and the semi-trailer with the vehicle) are compared to the bending moment imposed to structure. The loads are applied to various spans from 10 to 100 meters, loading classes are calculated according to the STANAG 2021, Ed. 8. The aim of the article is to evaluate the MLC of proposed combined tracked vehicle in comparison with the vehicle on the semi-trailer and towing vehicle.