Which vehicle lists a rear link count of 90 for 10k Apex?

• A. M149 Water Buffalo
• B. M1097 HMMWV
• C. Both
• D. Neither

Answer: (A)

Reading and applying sling-load data for aerial extraction is the main idea here. For a 10k Apex lift, the rear link count tells you how many rigging links must be attached at the vehicle’s rear lifting points to balance and secure the load under the helicopter. The M149 Water Buffalo’s data shows a rear link count of 90 for a 10k Apex configuration, meaning that when preparing this vehicle for a sling-load lift with that hoist, you use 90 links at the rear. The M1097 HMMWV does not use 90 links for the same setup, so it wouldn’t be the correct match. Therefore, the Water Buffalo is the vehicle that lists a rear link count of 90 for a 10k Apex. This kind of question emphasizes reading and applying the specific rigging data rather than guessing based on vehicle size or type.