The "D" value is calculated as follows:
(GVW x GTW ) / (GVW + GTW) x 9.81/1000 (gravity)= kn
Where GVW is Gross Vehicle Weight, and GTW Gross Trailer Weight.
The maximum D value for an M1 vehicle is 17.7kn that represents a GVW of 3500 kgs towing GTW of 3500kgs.
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