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JULY 1958

U. S. ARMY

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• Handout for Use in Armament Courses

U. 5. ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND
MARYLAND

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PR EFACE

This text has been prepared with a twofold purpose in mind . It is to serve as a historical
document and as a reference for use at the U . S. Army Ordnance School and in the field . It
was compiled with the advice and assistance of Mr. G . B . Jarrett , Chief of the Ordnance
Museum, Aberdeen Proving Ground .

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TANK DATA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION l BRITAIN PAGE

British MK IV Tank (Female) . . . .F /1/!1( ~ ~~J . 1

Mark A Tank (Whippet), Medium. f"~GY.- . ~.:t...S: • •
3
Mark IIA Tank, Medium . . . . . F,/"1, e..Y .- :z.-.:~.-~. • •
5
Mark VIA Tank, Light. . • • . . . F/l. CY.,. .;...¥&>• • • • 7
Mark II Tank (Matilda), Medium . FI:IC.V.- 1---?J...-. 9
Mark ill Tank (Crusader), Medium ,F(7 ~v.- .'f-9 .. 11
Stuart Tank, MK IV {Honey), M3Al , Light . t:rt c.v .. 'lt-Z:I. 13
Mark I Tank {Grant), M3, Medium . • . • r/7C...Y-:- ~.2.;t. . • • • 15
Mark IV Tank (Churchill), MKIII, Heavy .Ff?tJ'; -.Z.:J~ . • • 17
Sherman VC {M4A4) "Fire Fly," Medium • 1':1 C: J( •.3::3/. . 19

S SCTION 11 CZECHOSLOVAKIA

ModeL 3 5 Tank, Light . . . . /! ~ 9 V: -: /.Sf. .. . . ....... 21

SECTION lii FRANCE

Char FT 17 Tank , Light . • . ,?,11,C., V,-7.--./~ • . • • • . • • • . 23

Schneider C.A. Tank, Light .,f;I'Jf!.v.-,Z,/7. • . • 25
St . Chamond Tank, Light • .Ft?.e.l(--: ?~<f. . . . . . . . . . Z7
Renault Tank, Light . . . • •r-:'1 ~V:-; 7-ri.Y. . . . . . . • • . 29
Char Leger 1935 R {Renault 35) Tank , Light . I!I'JC..Y;-.,>7, 31
Char 1935 S (Somua) Tank, Medium . . • . . F.I'1.CV .-(6~. . 33
Cannon de 194 Mle GPF Sur CheniLLes, Self-propelled GunF.hD!l-.·lf>IJ35

SECTION IV GERMANY
Panzerkampfwagen I Tank, Light . r
f1 .C Y ",'f. • • • • 37
Panzerkampfwagen II Tank, Light Ft'ICV.-.'J.lf.S, • , •• 39
Panzerkampfwagen Ill Tank, Medium r/19V.·?.fs. . . 41
Panzerkampfwagen III Tank, with Short 7. 5- em Gun, Medium • 44 r.#cY- n
Panzerkampfwagen Ill Flamethrower Tank, Light . • I.""M.~v.--?~ 46
Panzerkampfwagen IV Tank, Medium . • • . • . . .F-!'1 ~ V.- .S:7. 48
Panzerkampfwagen IV Tank, with Long 7. 5-cm Gun, Medium. 50 f'f•f{! J/- Z,'l- $
Panzerkampfwagen IV Tank (1943) , Medium • • • E'1t.Y-:-..?'t . 52
Panzerkampfwagen IV Tank (Experimental Hydraulic Trans-
mission), Medium . . . . . Ff:'lf!V.-.19~, ••. . .• •• . •• 55
Panzerkampfwagen VI Tank {Tiger), Heavy . •r:I1.Cf/:l~.S. . 57
Panzerkampfwagen V Tank (Panther), Heavy • r.~ qY,- J ?''1: .. 59
Panzerkampfwagen V Tank (Panther), Heavy, Modified .F.11C:V.-?£s 61
Panzerkampfwagen VI Tank {King Tiger) , Heavy • . r/?.CY -: f?J. s 63
Tank Destroyer (47-mm Czech Gun) on PzKw I ChassisP/I~~- •...s'9J' 65
Tank D estr oyer {7. 62 - cm Russian AT Gun) on Czech T38
Chassis , Pz Jag 38 . . . • . . . . •• . • • • . ff'!M!<~J7 . . 67
Tank Destroyer {7.5 - cm SP/AT, Pak 39) on Czech 38
Chassis , OLd Version · . · . • • . . . . . • •• F/1~.-l~f.S: 69
Tank Destroyer {7 . 5 - cm SP/AT , Pak 40 ) on Czech 38
Chassis, New Version • . . • . . . • • • . • • {"1/VI....- Y.. 7~ 71
Gesc hutzwagen- Lorraine (Self - propelled Howitzer) f)119/?- :Z:.J.:? 73

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SEC TION IV (Cent) GER MAN Y PAGE

Sturmgesc hi.itz Lange 7. S - c m Kanone L / 33 {Assaul t Gun) F/;'1/)~- .3~t! 75

Assa ul t G un( 7 .S - c rnS t~.K42) L / -18 on Panzer Ill Chassis ~~-:~? 77
A ssault H owitzer (IO . 5-c rn , PzKwill) . . . ~1?~/l-.- ~(t. . . . . . . 79
Assault Ho w itzer {1 0. 5 - crn, on P z Kw iii Chassis ) . f/'7"'! 1!.-;- ~#.7.~ 8I
Assault H owit zer Stu . H. 4 3 on P z Kw l V Chassis "G ri zzly Bear " 83 rh,M.-'~- 77
Self- propelled H owitzer 18 on P anze r IV Chassis. f")!A.ft..-! P_Pr?. 85
Quad r uple AA Guns,2- cm F lak 38 on P z Kw IV . . . r,~~/4-; .?:2-'?. 87
Antiaircraft Tank (3 . 7 - cm Flak 4 3 ) o n PzKw , Flakpan ze r. P./lltl?~.'lft 8 9
Tank Destroyer , Pz Jag 11, 7.5~ c m Pak 4.0 /2 . . /f"XJAJ!..-.II!P~.. 91
Ta nk Destroyer, 7.5-crnPakauf Panzerjager 38 (T) "Hetzer" .r(/~· ~93 7

Tank D es troyer , 7. 5 - c m Pak 40 auf P a n ze rjage r Haupenschlepper

Ost. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J;H,A.f!--: /,1> .z-~. . 95
Tank Destroye r, 7 . 5 -crnPakL/ 48 auf Pz Jag IV. ,,::n~J?-.'f-:7.'. . 97
Tank Destroyer , 7.5- c rnStu. K . 42 L/70 auf Pz Jag lV .,;"<--+~-:<f..:l-Z 99
Tank D e stroyer , 8. 8- c rn Pak 4 3/ 1 auf GW I V Nas h or n ( fr \.ih er
H ol'nis se) • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61'?/}~ ~ 9.f$"'. 101
Tank Destroyer , 8.8-crnPak4.3 /3 auf Pz Jag Panthe r (J~d -
panther) • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f')?A,Jc.- . :f>:" . . .l 03
T ank Destroyer , Panzerjag er " Tiger" (P) "E l ephan t" . fi11Jil-.~ .'+?.J lO S
Tank Des t royer , 12 . 8-crn PJK 80 auf Pz Jag Tiger, Ausf. B .
(Jagdtiger) • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J:'"!fi.:-.'~'.7 107
Self- p r opelled H owit zer , 10 . S - cm 1. F. H. 18/2 auf GW 11
( w e s pe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rJ:r4 If:--/I.IJJ 1 0 9
Self-propelled Howitzer, 15 - cm s . I. G . 33 auf GW 38 (T) F/JAJt.- f~9 111
Self- propelled H owitzer, IS - cm s . F. H. 18/l (Sf) auf GW 1V
( H ummel) . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .r~-tfl: -. 7_ 'i-_1' 113
Assault Howitzer, 38 - cm R . W. 6I a uf Stur mmorser Tiger F;hji~·:J'I/115

SECTION V ITAL Y

Tank Carro Armato Type M1 3-4.0, M e dium . . F.Yie.V.'.:F?. . .. 117

Self-propelled Gun , 47-rnrn Gun on L6/40 Chassis f.n.Af'l..· ~.7.>. 119
Self-propelled Howitzer, Obice DA 75/18 Semovente f)"'~lt~L:'f.~. 121
Self- prope lled Gun, 90/53 Semove nte . • . . . .r:n!IJ!-.-7,.--J'q. . 123
Self-propelled Gun, I49 -mm M od 35 on Special Ansaldo Chassis,
Semovente 149 . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1!1111~.- /I? IJ. . . I25

SECTION VI JAPAN

Tank , Kei S~nsha, Shiki 95 , Light .r.f'l.

C.~-.~(~ . . . . . . 127
Tank , Chu Sensha , Shiki 9 4. , M edium . . . [I1 C. II.- 9
~.S. • . . . . 129
Tank , Type 97 (1937) wi th 4.7-rnm Gun Chiha, M e d ium f~C:V:·.Sif~ 131
S~lf ~ propelled Gun, Gun Tank Type 1 (Honi I) . . . f"n.IUl.:-! ~q'JI;- 133
Self - propelled H owitzer, 150-mm . . • . . . • f!JJ!~.-~.J$, . . . . 135

SECTION Vll SO VIET

Tank , T34. , with 76. 2-mm Gun, Medium r (' .c l(. -(~.j. . 137
Tank, T34. - S5 , with 85 - mm Gun, Medium /t" .c':' ~ ~.'r(.. I39
T a n k, KV ~ 1, with 7 6 - mm Gun, Heavy . . ft"f. c l(: l.'r. . . . . . I41
Self-pr ope lled Gun, 76.2-mm Gun, M od. SU-76. ri1AI?.-.I'tl.l:, . 143

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont)

SEC TION Vlll UNITED STATES PAGE

Tank , 3 Ton , Light nc.v-1 /) 7 145

Tank , 8 Ton, "Skeleton ," Light. ;..,c.v<-iD'
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Tank, M'\rk Vlll, Heav y . . . . . .n c.. r: -: ~u. 149
Tank, T1E2, Light. . . . . . . • • I") 9-11. -/7:--:; . 151
Tank, M 2A3 {Model 19 38). Light . .. ' M . . . .
. C. V-/0 . . 153
Tank, M2A2E3, Diesel, Light . . .11 c.v. -. ?.I. . 155
Tank, M3Al , Diesel, "Gen. Stuart," L ight .1'1 c.Y. -..L:¥. . 157
Tank, M 5A1 ( 37 - mm Gun), Light . . . . . /.1.C(7"~'1-:. 159
~ Tank , M5A1 , with Fording Device, Light . ~f.-~-_ I;J . • 161
·•cHt}ff (E Tank , M24 , Light . . . . . . . . . . . • • J1P~-. 37.~ 163
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"' L.OCIIS-r' Tank , M 22 (37 - mm Gun) 1 Airborne, Light . f1 .e- ~ -. { .::.-: 165
Tank , Medium A , 1922 . . • . • . . . . n.c.J/.-.' /1J. 167
Tank , TZ, Medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ .c I(';' ( 3, Y.., •• 169
Tank , T3 (Christie Model 1931), Convertible , Medium '1 G,V-; 1,J' 171
Tank , T4 (Convertible). Medium . . • 1;1 ~ v. -: 91---; 173
Tank , T5 , Medium . • . . . . . . . .11t;.l( --; ~~ 175
Tank, M2Al (37-mm Gun), Medium .J1c...Y. -./?. 177
Tank, M3A1 , Medium . . .n q.V: -.:>! . 179
Tank, M7, Medium . . . . . . . . . .11. c.V.- ~.7. 181
Tank, M3A5 , Medium. . . . • . . . /1 c.Y. ' .1~ . 183
Tank , M4A1 (75-mm Gun) , with Rocket L a uncher, Medium('1ty·3S.Z.l85
Tank, M4A4 (75-mm Gun), Medium . . • . . . J:14V.· ~1--}1- • •• 187
Tank, M4A4 , ''Gen . Sherman," Medium . . . . /"JC.. V.-.7>.. . 189
Tank , T25E1, Medium . . . • . . . . . • . . . f1~V.-.S.? . . . 19 1
Tank , M4A3E8 (76-mm Gun), "Sherman, " M edium .1! C;V.- ."'?'r 193
Tank, M26 (T26E3) , "Gen. Pershing ," M edium . . !1. Cj/ 7 1.?.7 195
Tank, T42 , Medium . . . . . f.1 f:.~ -: ~ Sl:'..t: 197
Tank , M6A2, Heavy. • . . . . . . . . . • . ~t;-V: -:-~9: . 199
T ank, Recovery, M31 . . . . . . . . .'1C.V. -.:Z,J . . 201
Carrier, 4.2 - inchMortar, Tracked, T64 ./'?C.~~'.-.'1-.If? . 203
Carriage, Motor, 75-mm, M1920 . . . • . tJqV, -."2-'Jc• • 205
G un Motor Carriage with 4. 7 - inch Gun, Model 1920 .f1.C(-.I).I. 207
Carriag e, M otor, 76 - mm Gun, Ml8 (T70), " Hellcat" .h.cl(-.3. 209
Carriage , M otor, 90- mm , M36 ~s~~M?!f': .. . . .n.cy~I-U-: . 211
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,, C ar r 1age , M o t or, 105 - mm H o w1tze
· r, M 7"ff/i!){""
. .. • . M . .C.V,
. •S"P. . • 213
"'N£h/ fP.I~>"f Carriage , M otor, M37 (T76), 105 - mm Howitzer f'.C~-;)_7~ . 215
Carriage, Motor, 105-mm Howitzer, T98 . . . . !1<;~>', - . '1-.Z:>.
217
Carriage, M otor, M18 (105- mm Howitzer) . . • . ne.v.- } Sp. 220
Carriage , M otor, 155-mm , T64 . . • • . l • • /! C/1-: ~J'. . 222
Carriage , M otor, 155-mm Howitzer , M41·pc~":n.c(:~J'f • . 224
Carriage, M otor , 155-mm Gun, M12 . . • . ~ • t".c.~- . 7 . . \ 3 226
Carriage , M oto r, 155-mm Gun, M4o 'Lojtli,T~·~ . . (I ~ ~ ·.:Jf--!. 2 28
.
C a rr1age, . h G un, T9 3 . • • • . • • M. c. v'-3tr
M otor, 8 - 1nc . . • • •• 230
Carriage, Motor, 240- mm , T92 ~I)Jflf( K_tllv/ : • • h, CY ~ ?<!'-'. . . 232
Self- propelled Howitzer, 105-m.m, T98E1, and Self-Propelled
Howitzer, 155-mm, T98 • • • . . , . • • • • 234
Carriage , Motor, ~0 -mm Gun, M19 · . . • 2 35
Carriage, M otor, 40-mm Gun, Ml9A 1 •• 236
Tank, M46 and M46A1 , Medium ·; ~·. .. ... .. 237
Tank, 90-mm , M47 . . . . . "flliT . . . .ON• 11 C Y-
• • • • • • • •
lf-IZ- 239
Tank , 120-mm Gun , M 103 (T4 3) . . . ncV-lf--7.> 2 40
Self-propelled Twin 4 0-mm Gun, M42 ·
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British Tank

MK IV (Female )
Employme nt - Ba ttalions f or infantry support
Date of introducti on - 1917 (Fi r st c o~m itt ed in combat Aug 7, 1917)
Manufactu r er - William Foste r & Co ., Ltd . (T otal production 595)

Combat Wt .: 30 . 2 tons Crew: 8

Length : 26.4 ft . Pitch of track : 7oS inches
Width: 10 o5 ft . Noo of track links : 90
Hei ght : 8o2ft . Tr ench cros s ing ability : 10 fto
Ground clearance: 16 o5 inches Fording depth :
Tread centers : 6 o6 fto Obs tacle abi l ity: 54 i nches
Gr o~~d contact : 115 inches Climbing abi lity : 220 (40%) slope
Width of track : 20o 5 inches Ground pr essure : 12 o8 lbs/sqo ino
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action: 15 mi l es ( Br itish book s states 35 miles)

Fuel consumption : o2 mi/ga l (Briti sh sourc e o5 mi/gal )
Fuel capacity : 75 gal
Speed : 3.7 mph

Engi ne : Da iml e r, 6 cylinders , sleeve -va lue, 125 HP, forc ed water coolin g .
St a r ter :
Transm ission : Sliding gear , two speeds and r everse in pr imary gear b ox,
two speed secondary gears for each track , giving total of 4 speeds
f orv1ard and 2 in r everse. Tra nsmission differential cou l d be l ockod
f or straigh~·..,ay dri v i ng .
Steering :
Suspension : Rigid . Uppe r track r ollers were added a t points of change
\ in incli ne . I dler adjustment providedo
l '1\.lrret : None

Armor: o2 to o4 7 inch

Armament : Five o303 Le\'iis Mod . t914 Machine guns

Muzzle velocity - 2450 f t/sec Amm~nitiou stoNage - 12972 rds
Cyclic rate of fi r e - 500-600 rds/min.

Remarks: The t e r ms "male" and "femal e 11 denoted tanks armed with cannons a nd
machine guns or with machine c;uns only. There also were "henr.aphr od i t~"
t ank s with cannon sponson on 0!1e side and ma chine gun sponson on t ho
other.

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 SECTION I. BRITAIN
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BRITISH TANK: (See figure 1.)

MK IV (FEMALE).
EMPLOYMENT: Battalions for infantry support.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION : 1917 (first committed in combat August 7, 1917).
MANUFACTURER: William Foster and Co. , Ltd. (total production: 595) .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 30 . 2 tons. CREW : 8 .
LENGTH: 26.4 ft. PITCH OF TRACK : 7 . 5 in .
WIDTH: 10.5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 90.
HEIGHT: 8. 2 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 10ft.
GROUND CLEARAN CE: 16 . 5 in. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 5 4 in.
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TREAD CENTERS: 6. 6 ft . CLIMBING ABILITY : 22 (40o/o) slope.
GROUND CONTACT: 11 5 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 12 . 8 lbs / sq. in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 20 . 5 in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 15 mi. (British books state 35 mij
FUEL CONSUMPTION : . 2 mi / gal (British source . 5 mi / gal).
FUEL CAPACITY: 75 gal.
SPEED: 3. 75 mph.
ENGINE: Daimler , 6 cylinders, sleeve-valve , 125 HP, forced-water cooling.
TRANSMISSION: Sliding gear , two speeds and reverse in primary gear box , two speed
secondary gears for each track, give a total of four speeds forward and two in r everse .
Transmission d ifferential could be locked for straightway driving .
SUSPENSION: R i gid . Upper track rollers were added at points of change in incline.
Idler adjustment is provided.
TURRET: None .
ARMOR: .2 to . 47 i n.
ARMAMENT: Five . 303 Lewis model 1914 machine guns.
MU ZZLE VELOCITY : 24 50 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOW AGE: 12, 97 2 rds.
CYCLIC RATE OF FIRE : 500-600 rds / min .
REMARKS: The terms " male " and " female " denoted tanks armed with cannons and machine
guns or with machine guns only . There also were " hermaphrodi te'' tanks with a cannon
sponson on one side and a machine gun sponson on the other.

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 FMCV-225 Aro Fhoto: A43209

British Uedium Tank

Medium Mark A (\Yh ippet)

Employment - In Battalions for cavalry support
Date of introduction - 1917 (First com."!litted in action March 26 , 1918)
Manufacturer - flilliam Foster & Co. Ltd . (Total production 200)

Combat wto : 15o7 tons Crew: 3

Length: 20 ft. Pitch of track: 7oS inches
Width : 8.6 ft . Noo of track links: 67
Height: 9 ft . Trench crossin g ability: 7 ft o
Ground clearance: 22 inches Fording depth: 36 inches
Tread centers: 6 . 7 ft. Obstacle ability: 31.5 inches
Gr ound contact : 79 inches Climbing ability: 40° (81%) slope
Width of track : 20.5 inches Ground pressure~ 9 . 7 lbs/sqo in o
Type of track : Dry pin

I Radius of action: 40 mi les (British bo ok states 80 mi)

Fuel consumption: Approxo oS mi/gal
Fue l capa city: 84 gal
Speed :- E3o3 mph

Engine: Two, Taylor J BP 4 cyl inders , 45 HP each, forc ed water cooling. · (One
erigine for each track )
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for~vard , 1 revers e
Stee ring: By variations in engin e speed for each track by means of steerin g
wheelo (Drive shafts could be run i ndependently or locked together)
\ Suspension: Rigid, the 6 center roll ers being on ball bearings . Upper
portion of track supported by r olle rs.
\ Tur r et : Fixed
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'l Armor : . 2 to . 55 inch

Armament 1 Four o 303 Hotchkiss t.!achine Guns {in turret)

Muzzle velocity: Approx. 2400 ft/sec Ammunition stowa ge: 5400 rds
Cyclic rate of fire: 500 - 600

.I Remarks : Turrot cooled by fans .

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BRITISH MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 2. )
MEDIUM MK A (WHIPPET).
EMPLOYMENT: In battalions for cavalry support.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1917 (first committed in action Ma,.r ch 26-, 1918).
MANUFACTURER: William Foster and Co., Ltd. (total production: 200).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 15.7 tons. CREW: 3.
LENGTH: 20 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 7. 5 in.
WIDTH : 8. 6 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 67.
HEIGHT : 9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 7ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 22 in. FORDING DEPTH: 36 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 7 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 31.5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 79 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 40° ( 84%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 20.5 in . GROUND PRESSURE: 9. 7 lbs /sq. in .
TYPE OF TRACK : Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION : 40 mi. (British book states 80 mi . )
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approx . . 5 m i/ gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 84 gal.
SPEED: 8. 3 mph.
ENGINE: Two , T aylor JB, four cylinders, 45 HP each, forced-water cooling (one engine
for each track).
TRANSMISSION: Sliding gear , a transmission for ea ch engine, four speeds forward, one
reverse.
STEERING: By variations in engine speed for each track by means of steering wheel.
(Drive shafts could be run independently or locked together . )
SUSPENSION: Rigid. The six center rollers are on ball bearings. Upper portion of
track is supported by rollers.
TURRET : Fixed.
ARMOR: . 2 to . 55 in.
ARMAMENT : Four . 30 3 Hotchkiss mac hine guns (in turret).
MUZZLE VELOCITY : Approx. 2, 400 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 5 , 400 rds.
CYCLIC RATE OF FIRE: 500 - 600.
REMARKS: Turret cooled by fans.

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 Ft.~CV-229 AFG Fhoto A43210

B~ITISH lledium Tank

:Medium , Mark IIA

Employment :
Date of introduction: 1930.
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11nnufacturer: Vickers Armst rong

Coobat vrt : 16 tons Cre11 : 5

Length : 16 .5 ft . Pitch of tr a ck : 6.75 inches
Width : 8 . 7 ft . No . of truck links: 65 ·
Height: 8 . 9 ft. . Tr ench crosning ability :
Ground clear a nco : 19.5 i nch e s Fording depth : 27,6 i nches
Tread centers : 7.6 ft . Obstacle ability :
Gr ound contact: 130 inchos Climbing ability :
'( fidth of track : 13 inches Ground pressure : 9.5 1 bs /sq . in o
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : 118 miles on roads ; 80 miles cross-country.

Fuel consumption: approx . 1.4 mi/g~l on roads ; .9 mi/gal croas -country~
Fuol capa city : 87 galo
Speed : 2 3 mph max .

Engine : Gasoline 1 6 cylind or 1 150 HP at 2400 r pm , liqui.d cooled.

Start er : Electrical System: Ignition :
Transmission : 5 speeds forwnrd , 1 reve rse .
Steering : Clutch brake .
S•.1spension : Spring with 3 r oad wheols per sprin g, 6 road vtheels per side ,
4 r eturn r oll ers.

Turret :

Armor : Front - . 5 inch; Side - . 38 inch .

Turr et front - . 38 inch ; Turrot sid e - . 38 inch.

Ar mament : One 2Pdr QF ;,nc IV, Ca libe r l ength 52 .

rnree eel . 303 t ank machine ~;ns
Muzzle velocity : 2800 ft/sec . .Am!nuuition stowag~ : 2 Pdr - 111 r c : o
Pro j . ..-rt ( AP) : 2 o 4 1 b s o o303 - 22 50 r da .

Remarks : Shipped to U.S . via scrap shipments , r everse Lend - Lease and
obtained at Brooklyn , N. Y. nnd sent to APG by G~ Bo J a r rett , 1943o

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BRITISH MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 3.)
MEDIUM, MK I IA.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1930.
MANUFACTURER: Vickers Armstrong.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 16 tons . CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 16.5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6. 75 in.
WIDTH: 8. 7 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 65.
HEIGHT: 8. 9 ft. FORDING DEPTH: 27 . 6 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 19.5 in . GROUND PRESSURE: 9. 5 lbs / sq. in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 6 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 130 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 13 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 118 mi. on roads ; 80 mi. cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approx. l. 4 mi / gal on roads; . 9 mi/ gal cross-country .
FUEL CAPACITY: 87 gal.
SPEED: 2 3 mph max.
ENGINE: Gas oline , 6 cylinde rs , 150 HP at 2 , 400 rpm, liquid-cooled.

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TRANSMISSION: Five speeds forward , one reverse.
.. STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Spring with three road wheels per spring, six road wheels per side,
four return rollers.
ARMOR: Front - . 5 in.; side - . 38 in .; turret front - . 38 in . ; turret side - . 38 in .
ARMAMENT: One 2 Pdr QF MkiV, cali ber length 52. Three cal . 30 3 tank machine guns.
MU ZZLE VELOCITY : 2 , 800ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 2 Pdr - 111 rds .
. 303- 2 , 250 rds.

PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 2. 4 lb.

REMARKS: Shipped to U. S. via scrap shipments, reverse lend-lease and obtained at
Brooklyn , N. Y .1 and sent to APG by G. B. Jarrett , 1943 .

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BRITISH Li t;ht Tank

Li ght T~nk , ~ark VIA

Employment : Reconna i ssance (also u se d in armor ed batallions).
Date of introduction : 1938 .
~nufactur er : Vicke rs -Cardon Loyd , mfg by Vic kc~Armstronga Ltd .,
Elswick ~forks .

Combat wt : 5. 8 tons Crew: 3

Length : 12 . 2 f t . Pitch of track : 1.9 inches
"flidth : 6 . 7 ft. No . of track l inks J 158
He ight : 7.3 f t . Tre nch c r ossing ability :
Ground clearance : 14 . 2 inches Fording depth: 23.6 inches
Tread center s : 5 . 7 ft. Obstacle ability :
Ground contact : 8 4 inches C1 i:n bing a bil ity :
Width of track : 10 inches Ground pressur o : 6 . 9 lbs/sqo ino
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : 155 mil es on r oads ; 87 miles cro ss -country . ,

Fuel con sumpt ion : appr ox . 5 . 4 mi/gai on roads i 3 mi/gal cross - countryo
Fu el capa city : 29 galo
Speed: 31 mph on r oa ds ; •

Engine : l!oadows , 6 cylind ers , gas oline, 88 HP at 2800 r p:n , liquid co ol ed,
Sta rt er: El e ctric . Electrica l system: I gnition: Uagnetoo
Transmi ss ion : 5 speeds f orward 1 1 reverse o
St ea rin ~ : Clutch brake .
Suspens ion: Two sets of 2 whee l bogies with springs , l return r ol lero

Turret : Ma nua l traverse .

Armor : Front - . 47 inch Side - . 47 i nch

~urr e t fr ont - . 59 inch ; Turret sido - o59 inch Mantlet

Armament : 'h'o ca l • 30 3 Vicke rs machi ne guns .

}..fu ule ve locity: Ammunition st owage :
Proj. wt .:

Remarks : Althoubh a r e lia Qle vehicle its tracks were e as ily broken .
E~ senti al ly a r e connaissance vehicle but provided a l arge proportio~
of equi pme nt for t ank units at start of wa r . Used in Fra nce 1939-10
and in e ~ rly ·.'fes tern Des ert campaigns . Obta ined from Canadi a n i7a r
Office 1944 l:y G. a. Ja rrett •

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l3RITISH LIGHT TANK: (See figure 4.)
LIGHT TANK, MK VIA.
EMPLOYMENT : Reconnaissance (also used in armored battalions) .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1938.
MANUFACTURER: V ickers-Ca rden Loyd, mfg . by Vickers Armstrong Ltd ., Elswick
Works .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 5 . 8 tons. CREW: 3.
LENGTH: 12. 2 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 1. 9 in.
WIDTH: 6. 7ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 158 .
HEIGHT : 7. 3ft. FORDING DEPTH: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 14. 2 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 6. 9 lbs/sq. in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5 . 7 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 84 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 10 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 155 miles on roads ; 87 miles cross - country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approx. 5. 4 mi / gal on roads; 3 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY : 29 gal.
SPEED: 3 1 mph on roads.
ENGINE : Meadows , six cylinders , gasoline , 88 HP at 2, 800 rpm , liquid-cooled.
STARTER: Electric . IGNITION: Magneto.
TRANSMISSION: Five speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Two sets of 2-wheel bogies with springs, one return roller.
TURRET: Manual traverse.
ARMOR: Front- . 47 in.; s ide-. 47 in.; turret front- . 59 m.; turret side- . 59 in.
ARMAMENT: T wo cal . 30 3 Vickers machine guns.
REMARKS: Although a reliable vehicle, its tracks were easily broken. It is essentially
a reconnaissance vehicle , but provided a large proport ion of equipment for tank uni ts
at the.start of the war. Used i n France 1939-40 and in early western desert campaigns -,
it w as obtained from the Canadian War Office, 19U.

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 Figure 4 . Mark VlA tank , light.

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FMCV-222 APG Photo A4.3215
B:tiTISli

I nfantry tank , L!nt·k II , !h t.ild!!. .

Emp1oynent : Infantry support.
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Date of i ntroduction : 1939.
t.~anufa.ctur e r: Vu1 can Foundry .

Combat wt : 29 . '1 t ons Cr ew 1 4

Length: 18 . 25 ft . Pi. tch of track :
Widt h: 8 . 25 ft . No . of truck l inks :
Height : 7.8 ft. Tr e nch c ross i ng abil it~r : 7 ft .
Ground clearance : 14 inches Fordin~ depth : 39.4 inchos
Tread cent er s : 6 . 8 ft. Ob stacle abi lity: 24 i nches
Ground co~ta ct : 136 inches Climbing abi lity :
Yii dth of tr~ct: : 13 . 75 inche5 Gr ound pr essu r o : 15o8 t bs / s q. i n .
Type of tr ~ck : Dry pin

Radiu s of acti.on : 90 miles on roa ds ; 56 miles cross - country.

Fuel consumpti on : appr ox. 1.8 mi / ga l on road s ; 1.1 mi/ge.1 c r oss - country .
Fue l capac ity : 50 ga l .
Speed : 15 mph on r oad~

Engi ne : Two A. E.Co Di ese l s , 6 cylind er s each, 1 74 HP each at 2000 r pn ~

li quid coolod .
Sta rter : Electric . Electrical sy~tem :
Transmiss ion : 'ffilson , epicyclic prese l ect ive , 6 s peeds f on1ard , 1 rever so.
Steer ing : Cl utch brake .
Suspension : Ten pairs of bogies of the be ll crank-coil spri ng type1 which
wer e pr otected by heavy armor skirting .

Turre t : Hyd rali c and hand trave r se .

Armor : Fr ont - 2 . 94 - 3. 15 i nches ; Sido - 2 . 75 inches .

Turr et front - 3.1 i nches ; Turr et side - 3 inches . Lie.r.tlet

Armamont : One 2 pdr QF and SA~~ IX , ca libe r l ength 52.

One ca l . 303 t an~ mach ino gun.
hhlzzle ve locity : 2800 ft/sec . Ammunition stowage : 2 pdr • 67 rd s
Proj . lit . (A P): 2.4 l bs . . 303 MG - 4000 r ci:J

Reme. r ks : This t ank l ost in the action of Sidi Re ze g - Ha lfaya Pass , Nov .
1 9~1 . Obtained fr on ?.e·terso Lend - Lease s crap ship:nents (Africa to
U. S . s~wne r 1943) . Shi ppod to Abe rd een fr o~ Brooklyn, N. Y. by
G. B. J a rretto

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 BRITISH MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 5.)
INFANTRY TANK, MK ll, MATILDA.
EMPLOYMENT: Infantry support.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1939.
MANUFACTURER: Vulcan Foundry.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 29.7 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 18.25 ft . TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 7 ft.
WIDTH: 8. 25 ft . FORDING DEPTH: 39. 4 in.

• HEIGHT : 7 . 8 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 24 in .

GROUND CLEARANCE: 14 in. GROUND P RESSURE: 15.8 lbs / sq. in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 8ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 136 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 13.75 in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 90 miles on roads; 56 miles cross -country .
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approx. l. 8 mi / gal on roads; l. 1 mi / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY : 50 gal.
SPEED: 15 mph on roads.
ENGINE: Two A. E . C . Diesels , s i x cylinders each , 174 HP each at 2 , 000 rpm , liquid-
cooled.
STARTER: Electric.
TRANSMISSION: Wilson, epicyclic preselecti ve; six speeds forward , one reverse.
STEERING : Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Ten pairs of bogies of the bell crank, coil spring type which were protected
by heavy armor skirting .
TURRET : Hydraulic and hand traverse .
ARMOR: Front - 2. 9 4- 3. 15 in.; side - 2. 75 in.; turret front - 3. 1 in .; turret side - 3 in .
ARMAMENT: One 2 pdr QF and SA Mk IX, caliber length 52, one cal . 30 3 tank machine gun.
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 800 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 2 pdr- 67 rds .
. 303 MG- 4 , 000 rds .
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 2 . 4 lb .
REMARKS: This tank lost in the action of Sidi Rezeg- Halfaya Pass , November 1941.
Obtained from reverse lend-lease scrap shipments (Africa to U. S ., Summer 1943) .
Shipped to Aberdeen from Brooklyn, N. Y ., by G . B. Jarrett.

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BRITISH Medium Tank

-- Cru sade r, llark III (6 pdr gun ) .

Employme:1t: Armo"od Divi sion .
Date of introduct i on : 1938 -1 940 (F'irst co.:;:.'!li tted June 1941 in 7inte r n
Desert )"
M.s.nufa ctur•) r :

C<Xllbat wt : 22 . 1 tonn Cr ew : 3
Length : 19. 8 ft. Pitch of t rack : 4 o25 i nches
/iidth : 9.?. 5 ft. No . of track li nks :
Height : 7.2 ft. Tr ench cross ing a bility : 8.2 ft.
Ground cl earance : 15 . 7 inchss Fording de pt h: 33.5 in cheo
Tread cent ers : 7 . 6 . ft . Obstacle abi lity: 31.5 inches
Gr ound contact : 146 inches Climbing abi lity : 30° ( 58%) s lopo
Width of track: 10. 75 inches Ground pronsure : 14.1 l os/ sq . in~
Typo of tra ck : Dry pin

Ra diu s of action: 112 mil os on roAds.

Fuel consumpt ion :
I<'uel crt pa city :
Speed: 27 , 5 mph ms.xc

Engino : lluffield Li be rty, 12 oylind tws , Y-l 2 P 340 HP e.t 1500 rp:n,
liquid cool od o
Ste rtor : El ect rica l Syst em 1 I gni tion :

e- Tra nsmission : 4 s pee ds for~ard , 1 r eve r se o

Steer ing :
Sus pe nsion :

Turret :

Armor : Front - .75 inch; Side , 53 inch.

Turret front - 1 . 1 i nch ; Tur r et side - . 63 inche3 .

Arme~ent : One 6 pe r QF , c a li ber l ength 45 .

One ca l 7 . 92uu Besa tank machine ~un (c oaxia l) .
Muz zl e velocity : (6 pdr) 2800 ft/sec.
Proj . wt . (AP) : 6 . 28 lbs . A.rrununition sto:•1age : 6 pd r - 65 rds
7 . 92. - 3375 rd s

Remnrks : Obtained fr cn the 3riti sh Har Office for test at .APG and
r etalned in museu.m , 1 9·13-~4o

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BRITISH MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 6 . )
CRUSADER, MK III (6 PDR GUN).
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1938-1940 ( first commi tt ed June 1941 in wester n desert).
COMBAT WEIGHT : 22. l tons. CREW: 3.
LENGTH : 19 . 8ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4 . 25 in.
WIDTH: 9 . 25 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 8 . 2ft.
HEIGHT: 7 .2 ft. FORDI NG DEPTH: 33. 5 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 .7 in. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 31 .5 in .
TREAD CENTERS : 7. 6 ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (5811/o) slop e.
GROUND CONTACT : 146 in. GROUND PRESSUR E : 14. 1 lbs / sq. in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 10 . 75 in.
T YPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION : 112 m i le s on roads.
SPEED: 27 .5 mph max.
EN GINE: Nuffie l d Liberty , 12 c ylinders, V - 12, 340 HP a t 1 , 500 rpm , liquid-cooled.
TRANSMISSION: Four speeds forw ard, one re verse .
ARMOR: Front- . 75 in.: side . 63 in .; turret front - 1 . 1 in ., turret si d e - . 63 in .
ARMAMENT : One 6 pdr QF , caliber length 4 5.
One cal 7 . 9 3 mm Be sa ta nk ma c hine gun ( c oaxial) .
MUZZLE VELOCITY: (6 pdr) 2, 800 ft / sec . AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 6 pdr - 65 rds.
7.92- 3 , 375 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 6. 28 lb.
REMARKS : Obtained from the British War Office for test at APG and retained in
M u seum, 1943-44.

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British Li ght Tank

M3Al - Stuar t hlk IV (Honey)

Emplo~ent - Ar.nored Division
Da t e of intr oduct i on - 1941
Manufactur er - Amor icnn Ca r and Foundry Coo

Combat Wto : 14o3 tons Crew : 4

Length : l4 o8 ft . Pitch of track : 5oS inchos
iYidth: 7o3 fto Noo of track links : 68
He l ght: 7o5 fto Trench cross ing ability :
Ground clea r ance: 15 inches Fording depth: 42 inches
Tread c ent e r s : Sol ft. Obstacle ability:
Ground contac t~ 116 inches Climbing ability : 26° (50~) s lope
Width of tra.ck : 11 o6 inches Ground pressure : 10.6 lbs/sq o i no
Type of track : Dry pin , double pin per shoe , rubber cleat

Radius of action : 100 miles (a verage); 124 miles on r oads .

Fuel con sumption : 2 . 3 mi/gal
Fuel capacity: 54 gal
Speed: 34 mph on roads ; 15-20 cross country.

Engine: Conti ~e nt a l, Mod. V/670 -9 &:~. , r adial g 7 cylinde r , 250 HP at 2400 r pm,
air cool ed , c ompre ss ion r atio 6ol : l . Ignition - Magneto
Starter: El ectric Electrica l sys t em
Transmiss i on : Synchromesh, 5 speeds forwa rd, 1 r evorne
Steeringr Controll ed differential.
Sus p~ns ion: Vertica l volute spring , 2 double whee l bogies and 2 r eturn
rollers each sid eo

Turret: Hand traver s e

Armor : Fr ont - 1.5 inches , Side - 1 inch; Turret front loS inc h, turret
side l o25 inch; hluntlet - 1 inoh .

Armament : One 37 mm QF gun (U6 )g claiber length 53

Two cal o30 machine guns
Muzzle ve locity (37m."'1 ) (AP): 2600 ft/s ec.
Proj . i'it . (37mm) (AP) : lo9 l bs . Anununition stowage : 37mm - 113 r O'.tnds
o30 cal - 5150 rd3

Remarks: The lst Uo So Tank intr oduced to Ge rmans in Auturn of 1941 and
at Sidi Rezegh,Libyn . So grand a tank and ao su perior to li ghte r Briti sh,
Gorman , and. Italian te.nks it was affectionate ly give-n the name "Honey" by
the British Tank crews .

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BRITISH LIGHT TANK: (See figure 7.)
M3Al - STUART MK IV (HONEY).
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1941.
MANUFACTURER: American Car and Foundry Co.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 14. 3 tons . CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 14. 8ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH: 7 . 3 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 68 .
HEIGHT: 7 . 5 ft. FORDING DEPTH: 42 i n .
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 26° (50%) slope .
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 1 ft . GROUND PRESSURE : 10 . 6 lbs / sq. in.
GROUND CONTACT : 116 in .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11 . 6 in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin, double pin per shoe, rubber cleat.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 miles (average); 124 miles on roads.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 2. 3 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY : 54 gal.
SPEED : 34 mph on roads; 15-20 cros s-country .
ENGINE : Continental, model W670-9a, radial, 7 cylinders , 250 HP at 2, 400 rp m,
air-cooled, compression ratio 6 . 1: 1.
STARTER: Electric. IGNITION: Magneto.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds forward and one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION : Vertical volute spring , 2 double wheel bogies and 2 return rollers each side.
TURRET: Hand traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 1. 5 in.; side - 1 in. : turrent front- 1. 5 in. ; turret side 1. 25 in.;
mantlet - 1 in.
ARMAMENT: One 37-nun QF gun (M6), caliber length 53.
Two cal . 30 machine guns .
MU ZZLE VELOCITY (37-MM)(AP):2, 600ft/ sec.
PROJ. WEIGHT: ( 37-MM) (AP): 1. 9 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: nmm - 113 rds .
. 30 cal - 5 , 150 rds .
REMARKS: The first U. S. tank introduced tv Germans in Autumn of 1941 and at Sidi
Rezegh, L i bya. So grand a tank and so superior to lighter British , German, and
Italian tanks it was affectionately given the name " Honey" by the British tank crews.

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 FMCV-225 APG H1otog A ~3220

British Me dill!:l. Ta nk

M3 - Grant Mk I
Employment- Armor ed.Di vision
Date of intr oduction - 1941
Manufa cturer - Chrysler , Baldwin Loc omotive work s o (Pullman Standard ori gina l
Briti sh contract )
Combat Wto : 3lo l t ons Crew : 6
Length : l 8o6 fto Pitch of track : 6 inches
Width : 8 . 9 f t . Noo of track l inks : 79
Height: 10.3 ft . Trench crossin~ ability: 7oS ft o
Ground clearance : l7 ol inches Fording depth : 40 inches
Tread c enters : 7 f to Obstacle ability : 24 inches
Gr ound con tact : 147 inches Cl ~bing ability : 31° (60%) slope
Width of track : 16 inches Ground pr essu r e : 13o2 lb s/sqo in o
Type \ of tr ack : Dry pin , doub le pin per shoe , r ubbe r c l eat

Radius of action : 120 miles (average conditions) ; 146 miles on roads

Fuel Consumption : . 837 mi/gal
Fuel c apac ity ~ 174 gal o
Sreed : 22 mph on r oads ; 4 - 20 mph cross-country

Engine~ \'/ri ght , Modo R-975-EC2 , r adial , 9 cylinders , gasoline , 400 H?

at 2400 r pm , a ir cooled 1 compression r atio 6o3slo I gnition ~ ~g neto
Starte r : Electric and hando Electrical s ystem - 24 volt ·
Transmission : Synchrome sh , 5 speeds forwardg l r eve r se
e. Steering : Cont rolled differential
Suspension : Ve rtical vol ute spring, 3 bogies of 2 whee ls each and 3
ret urn roll ers each side .

Tur ret : Manual and hydralic trave r se

Armor : Fr ont u 2 inch es ; Side ~ l oS inches ; Turret - 2 inches

Armament : One 75 mm QF gun (ll2 ) , Ca liber length 31 (ri ght front)

One 37 mrn QF gun (hl5 ) , caliber length 50 (turret)
Two o30 cal machine euns (Ml919A4) (c oaxia l and bow)
· Muzz l e veloc ity (75 mm ) (AP) : 1850 ft/seo o
Proj . Wt . (75 ll'.m ) (AP) : 14 . 4 l bs
Muzzle velocity (37 rnm ) (AP): 2550 ft/sec .
Pr oj . Wt . (37 mm) (AP) : lo9 lbs .
Ammunition stowage : 75 Iru!l - 41 rds
37 nm - 179 r ds
o30 cal - 8000 rds (approx)

Rema rks : The 1 st Uo s . Medium t a nk committed and introduced to Germans

at Knight sbrid ge in
Libya - J une 1942 .

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BRITISH MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 8.)
M3 - GRANT MK l
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1941.
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler , Baldwin Locomotive Works (Pullman Standard original
British contract).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 31. 1 tons. CREW: 6.
LENGTH: 18. 6ft . PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.

• WIDTH: 8. 9 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79 .

HEIGHT: 10 . 3ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17. 1 1n. FORDING DEPTH: 40 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in .
GROUND CONTACT: 147 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 310 (60"/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 13.2 lbs/sq. i n .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin, double pin per shoe, rubber cleat.
RADIUS O F ACTION: 120 miles (average c onditions); 146 miles on roads.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 837 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 174 gal.
SPEED: 22 mph on roads; 4- 20 mph cross-count ry.
E N GINE : Wright, model R-975-EC2, radial, 9 c ylinders, gasoline, 400 HP a t
2, 400 rpm , air- cooled1 compressi o n ratio 6. 3:1.
STARTER: Electric and hand . IGNITION: Magneto.
TRANSMISSION : Synchromesh, five speeds ELE CTRICAL SYSTEM: 24 volts .
for ward and one reve rse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENS ION: Vertical volute spring, three bogies of two w heels each and three
return rollers each side.
T U RRET: Manual and hydraulic traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 2 in . ; side - l. 5 in.; turret - 2 i n .
ARMAMENT: One 75- mm QF gun ( M 2), caliber length 3 1 (right f ront).
One 37-mm QF gun ( M S) , caliber length 50 (turret).
Two. 30 cal machine guns (Ml919A4) (coaxial and bow) .
MU ZZL E VELOCITY (75-MM) ( AP): 1 , 850 it/sec.
PROJ. WEIGHT (75 -MM) (AP): 14 . 4 l b.
MUZZLE VELOCITY (37- MM) (AP): 2, 550 it/sec.
PROJ. W EIGHT ( 37 -MM) (AP): 1.9 lb.
A MMUNI TION STOWAGE: 75-mm - 4 1 rds., 37.. mm- 179 rds., . 30 cal- 8 , 000 r ds.( approx) .
REMARKS: The first U. S. medium tank c ommi t ted and introdu ced to Germans at Knights-
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 F?JCV-232 AFC F:"loto A43889

munsa Heavy Tc.nk

-- I nfa..r1try To.nk
Employ~e nt :
~~9.rk IV 1 Churchill Uk . III
I nfantry support .
Date of i ntroducti on : 194 1 .
Manufacture r : Vauxhall Motors Ltd .

Combat wt : 43.1 tons Cr aw : 5

Length : 21 ft. Pitch of track: 8 i nches
Width 1 10 ft . No. of track links :
Hei ght : 8ft . Trench cross ing ability : 9. 2 ft.
Ground clearance : 20 incho s F ordi n~ de pt h : 31. 5 inche~/94 .5 inchDa
Tr ead cente r s : 7.25 ft. Obst t'.clo a bili"t;y : 44.5 i nches
Gr ound contact : 149 . 5 i nchos Cl i~b in~ a bi lity , 30° ( 58%) el ope
Width of t r ack : 22 inches Gr ound pressu r e : 13.1 lbs/ sq . in .
Type of trnck : Dry pin

Radius of act i on : 161 milo s on roads ; 96 mi l es cro ~s -o ount ry .

Fuel consumpti on : Approx •• 85 rn i/gal on r oads ; .5 mi/gal cross -country.
Fu el capa city : 190 gal .
Speed : 17 mph rnsx.

F.:ngi uo 1 Bedford , 12 cylinder , Fl at Twin Six , 350 HP at 2200 rpm, gasoli ne g

liquid coolod o
Starter. 1 Electrical Sys tom: I gnit i on 1
Transnio s ion: 4 speod:J f or\7ard, 1 r over so , Me rritt; Brown.
Stee ring : Controlled diff e r ential .
Suapena ion: Eleven sma ll bogi o v1hee l s on oach s id e , each bogi e ba i ~~
i nde pendently sprung on tr iple hel ical springs .

Turret: Hydralic and hand t rave rse .

Ar~or1 Front - 3 . ~6inches ; Side - 1.6 to 2. 5 inches .

~~ rrot fr ont - 3 . 46 i nches ; ~~ rrot side - 3. 15 inches .

Armament : 6 pdr of Mk IV and V, calibe r l ength 52 .

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Two 7. 92 Besa machine gun s {b o~ and coaxi al).
tru zzle veloc ity : 6 pdr (A P) 2950 ft/~ e c .
Proj . ;rt. (AP) : 6 .28 lbs . Ammunition st o·Hage : 6 pdl' - 30 r de
MG - 9350 r ds

Remarks : Ship ped to U.S . for t osts at Yuma , and then to APG f'cr r etention
by Mus eum . Gift of Bdtis h lJinistry of Supply in Tfash. 1944 .
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 BRIT ISH HEAVY TANK: {See figure 9. )
INFANTRY TANK MK I V, CHU R CHI LL MK III.
EMPLOYMENT: Infantry support .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1941.
MANUFACTURER : Vauxhall Motors Ltd .
COMBAT WEIGHT : 43. 1 tons. CREW : 5 .
• LENGTH: 24 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 8 i n .
WIDTH: 10 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 9. 2ft .
HEIGHT: 8ft. FORDING DEPTH: 31. 5 in. / 94 . 5 in .
GROUND CLEARANCE : 20 i n . OBSTACLE ABILITY : 44 . 5 in .
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 25 ft. CLIMBING ABILITY : 30° {58o/o) slope .
GROUND CONTACT : 149 . 5 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 13. 1 lbs / sq . in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: U in .
TYPE OF T RACK : Dry p i n .
RADIUS OF ACTION : 161 m iles on roads; 96 miles c ross- c ountry.
FUEL CONSUMPTION : Approx . . 85 mi / gal on roads ; . 5 mi / gal c ross- c ountry .
FUEL CAPACITY : 190 gal.
SPEED: 17 mph max.
ENGINE : Be dford, 12 cyli nders, Flat Twin Six , 350 HP at 2 , 200 rpm , ga s oline , liqui d - coole d .
TRANSMISSION: Four speeds forward , one reverse, Mer ri tt Brown .
STEERING : Contr olled differential.
SUSPENSION: Eleven small bogie wheels on each side, each bogie being independently
s pru n g on tri ple helical s pri ngs .
TURRET: Hydraulic and hand traverse .
ARMOR: Front - 3 . 46 in .; s i de - 1 . 5 to 2 . 5 in .; turret front - 3. 46 in .; turret side - 3. 46 in .
ARMAMENT: One 6 pdr of Mk IV and V , caliber length 52.
Two 7. 92 Be s a ma c hine guns {bow and coaxial) .
MUZZLE VELOCITY 6 PDR {AP): 2, 950 ft/s ec .
PROJ . WEIGHT {AP) : 6.28lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 6 pdr- 30 rds .
MG- 9. 350 rds.
REMARKS : Shipped to U . S . for tests at Yuma , and then to APG for retention by Museum .
Gift of British Mini stry of Supply in Wa shington, 19 44 .

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 MCV-336· APG Photo: A56463

-- Briti3h

She r man V o "Fire fly"

(M4.'1.4 )
Emplo)~ent - Armored Division
Medium Tank

Date of introduction - Early 1 944

Manufacturer -Chrys l er ; Turret mod ified ~y Br itish
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Combat Wt . : 34 . 8 tons Crew : 5
Length : 19 . 9 ft . Pit ch of track : 6 inches
Width ! 8.6 ft. Noo of track l inks : 83
Height: 9o3ft . Trench crossing ability : 8 ft.
Ground clear ance : 17 . 1 inches Fording depth : 40 inches
Tread centers: 6.9 fto Obstac le ability: 24 inches
Ground contact : 160 inches Climbing a bility: 31° (60-%) slope
\Vidth of track : 16 o6 i nches Ground pres su re: 13ol l bs/aqo i no
Type of track: Dry pin, doubl e pin per shoe , r ubber clea t

Radius of action: 100 miles (a ver age cond i tioruJ ) ; 120 miles ma.xo
Fuel consumption : o6 mi/gal (average cond itions)
Fuel capacity: 150 gal
Speed : ~5 mph max.

Engine : Chrys ler , .type A- 57 , (5 engine installati on ) gaso line , 6 cylinders

per engine , 430 HP at 2500 rpm, liquid cooledo I gniti on - Magnoto.
Starter : Elect r ic El ectrical ays't;em - 24 volt
Tran smi s sion : Synchrc:nesh, 5 speeds f orwnrd , 1 re verso
Steering : Controlled differential
Suspens ion: Vertical v olute springs , 3 b~gi es of 2 wheel s each and 3
return r ol ler s ench side

Turr et : Po~er traver se

Armor: Front - 2 i nches at 46° ; Side - 1.5 inch. Turret fr ont - 3 inches J
Turret side - 2 inches . liantlet - l inch .

Armament : One 17 pdr . (3 inch) ~ IV, caliber length 60

One .30 ca l Mach i ne gun (coaxia l)
One o50 ca l ~ac hine gun (AA)
~fuz z l e velocity (17 pdr) (AP) : 2980 ft/s ec
Proj. rfto (17 pdr) (AP): 1 7 lbs .Am::luniti on Stowage : - 17 pdr - 78 r ds
Penetration : 6 inch es at 30° at 100 yd s . o30 cal-5000 r ds
oSO ca.l - 500 rdn

Remarks : A l OQ% British attempt to give the Sherman a r espectable guno

Turx·et modi fi ed to t ake th e i~ ne-n 17 pd r . and so f a r the first time a
Sherman cou ld be on a p~r with th e Ge rman high ve l oc ity gun f ow1d in the
Panther. So great a thr eat did it become, that German orde r s oer9 t o seek
out these tanks aod get them des troyed before the r egu lar Sherre~ ns vnth
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BRITISH MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 10.)
SHERMAN V C {M4A4) " FIRE FLY."
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Early 1944 .
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler; turre t modified by British.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 34.8 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 19 . 9 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 8. 6 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 83.
HEIGHT: 9. 3 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17. 1 in. FORDING DEPTH: 40 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 160 in. CLIM BING ABILITY: 3 1° ( 60o/o) slope .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16.6 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 1 3. 1 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin, double pin per shoe, rubber cleat.
RADIUS OF ACTION : 100 miles (average conditions ); 120 miles max.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 6 mi / gal (average conditions).
FUEL CAPACITY: 150 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph max.
ENGINE: Chrysler, type A-57, (5-engine installation) gasoline , 6 cylinders per engine,
430 HP at 2, 500 rpm. liquid-cooled.
STARTER: Electric. IGNITION: Magneto.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
forward , one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute springs , three bogies of two wheels each and three
return rollers each side.
TURRET: Power traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 2 inches at 460; side - 1. 5 in.; turret front - 3 in.; turret side - 2 in.;
mantlet - 1 in.
ARMAMENT: One 17 pdr (3 inch) Mk I V . ca liber length 60.
One . 30 cal machine gun (coaxial).
One . 50 cal machine gun (AA).
MUZZLE VELOCITY (17 PDR) (AP): .::,980 f t/sec.
PROJ. WEIGHT (17 PDR) (AP): 17 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 17 pdr- 78 rds .
. 30 cal - 5 . 000 rds.
PENETRATION: 6 in. at 30° at 100 yd.
. 50 cal - 500 rds .
REMARKS: A 100% British a ttempt to give the Sherman a respectable gun. Turret modified
to take their new 17 pdr and so for the first time a Sherman could be on a par with the
German high velocity gun found in the Panther. So great a threat did it become, that
German orders were to seek out and destroy them before the regular Shermans with
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Fl,!CV-158 APG Photo A46757

CZECH Lir;ht Tank

Li ght t an_'lc , Mode l 35.

Employment : Armored Division.
Date of introduction : 1935 Q
Manufactur e r : Sko1a .

Co:nbo.t \'rt : 11 . 6 tons Crow: 4

Length: 16 . 5 ft . Pitch of tr ack : 4 inches
Width : 6 . 75 f t . No, of tra ck links : 105 ( o.pprox )
Height : 7. 4 f t . Trench crossi ng abil i ty : 6 . 6 ft .
Ground cle arance : 13.8 i nches Fording depth : 31 . 5 inches
Tread centers : 5.4 ft . Obstacl e a bility : 3l o5 inches
Ground contact: 126 i nches Climb ing ability : 28 . 6° (51%) slope
Width of track : 13.25 inches Gr ound pressure : 7 1ba/sq . i n .
Type of track : Dr y pin

Radiu s of action: 118 miles on r oa ds ; 71 mil e s cross-ccr;.tntryo

Fue l consumption :
Fue l capacity :
Speed : 15 mph msx .

Engine : Skoda T 11 , 120 liP,

Sta.rtor : Elect r ica l system : I gnition:
Trnnsr.1 is s ion :
Steer i ng :
Suspens ion: Two sets of doubl e le af sp rings on t wo bogies of 2 whee l s
e ach , f our return r ollers and one idle r wneal in f ront o

Tu r r et :

Armor: Fr ont - . 99 inch; Sid e - . 63 inch.

Tur r et front - 1 i nch ; Tur r et side - , 63 i nch.

Armament : One 37mm gun, calibe r l ength

~vo 7. 9mm machine guns .
~~zz l e vel ocity ( AP) :
?r oj. wt . (AP) : Ammunition etovrage : 37mm - 72 rds
7. 9mm - 1800 rd s

Remar ks : Us ed ~ Germans as PzKpfw 35 (t). Brought fr om Hi ll e r slio bo n

by G. B. Jar rett , June l945o

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SECTION II. CZECHOSLOVAKIA

CZECH LIGHT TANK: (See figure 11.)

LIGHT TANK, MODEL 35 1 LT 35S2A.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1935.
MANUFACTURER : Skoda.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 11.6 tons. CREW: 4 .
LENGTH: 16. 5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4 in.
WIDTH: 6 . 75 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 105 (approx).
HEIGHT: 7. 4 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 13. 8 in. FORDING DEPTH: 31. 5 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 4ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 31.5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 126 in. CLIMBING ABILITY : 28. 60 (5.%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 13.25 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 7 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 118 miles on roads; 71 miles cross-country.
SPEED: 15 mph max.
ENGINE: Skoda T 11, 120 HP, 6 cylinders.
SUSPENSION: Two sets of double leaf springs on two bogies of two wheels each, four
return rollers and one idler wheel in front .
ARMOR: Front - . 99 in .; side - . 63 in . ; turret front- 1 in.; turret side - . 63 in .
ARMAMENT: One 3Mn.m gun. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 31-mm - 72 rds.
Two 7. 9- mm machine guns. 7. 9nun - 1, 800 rds.
REMARKS: Used by Germans as PzKpfw 35 (t). Brought from Hillerslieben by
G. B. Jarrett, June 1945.

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Fl.WV-216 APG P'noto : A4380l

Fr ench Light Tank

Char FT 17
E;mployYr.ent - Battalion as infantry support
Da te of i ntroduction - 1.91-6 / _;, - 1
1~nu f acturer - Renault ~ Co. (Tota l production approx. 5000)

Combat ¥/to : 7.4 tons Crew: 2

Length: 16.4 ft . (13. 3 ft . w/o tail Pitch of track : 10 inche s
piece)
Vlid t h : 5.75 ft. No . of track li nks : 32
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Heir;ht: 7 .s ft. Tr ench cross in g ability: 6.5 ft.
Gr ound clea rance : 18 inches Fording depth: 27 inch es
Tread cente rs: 4 . 65 f t. Obsta cle ability : 24 i nches
Ground contact: 82 inches Climbin g ability : 15° (lO ~j. ) slope
Width of' tr a ck : 13 i nches Ground pressure : 7 lbs/sq . ino
Type s of tra ck: Dry pin

Radius of action : 24 :niles

Fue l consumption: 1 rr.i/g;a l
Fu e l c apacity : 24 gal
Speed : 6 mph max.

Engine : Renault i 4 cylinder, 39 HP, The r mo- syphon cool ed

Starter :
Transmission : Slidin g gear , 4 S?ceds f orKard, 1 r eve r se
Steering : Clutch brake
Susper.sion : Coil and leaf springs and pi voted bogies-

Turret: Hand tr&~ e rse

Armor : . 3 to . 6 inches

Armament : One 37 n:n futeaux _ or one 8:n.'ll Hotchk i s s Mod. 1914 MGo
1~zzle velocity: 127 3 ft/sec (AP) 37mm gun ; 1204 ft/sec ( HE) 37mrn gun
Proj . Wt .: 1.1 l bs (AP ) 37 ~m gun ; 1 .2 l bs (BE) 37rr~ gun
Length of 37 ~~ Gun: 21 calibers
Remar ks : I dler s made of l a~ inated wood . Turre t 360° traverse.-
Seve ral turret mode ls . Ori gina l low smooth sided FT 16. The above
FT 17 and the similar F'l' 18 with r ounded turret" TheFT 17 formed the
basis for the US copy , t he 6 ton sp ec ial tr actor.

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 SECTION III. FRANCE

FRENCH LIGHT TANK: (See figure 12.)

CHAR FT 17.
EMPLOYMENT: Battalion as infantry support.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: i'j Hr. Jf// 7
MANUFACTURER : Renault &t Co. (total production approximately 5 , 000) .
COMBAT WEIGHT : 7. 4 tons. CREW : 2.
LENGTH: 16.4 ft . (13. 3ft. w / o tailpiece). PITCH OF TRACK: 10 in .
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HEIGHT: 7. 5 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 18 in. FORDING DEPTH: 27 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 4. 65ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 82 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 45° ( lOOo/o) slope .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 13 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 7 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 24 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 1 mi / gal.
FUEL CAP A CITY : 24 gal.
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SPEED: 6 mph max.
ENGINE: Renault, 4 cylinders , 39 HP, Thermo-syphon-cooled.

TRANSMISSION: Sliding gear , four speeds forward, one revers e.

STEERING: Clutch brake .

' SUSPENSION: Coil and leaf springs and pivoted bogies.

TURRET: Hand traverse .
ARMOR: . 3 to . 6 in.
ARMAMENT: One 37-mm Puteaux or one 8- mm Hotchkiss model 1914 MG .
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 1,273 ft / sec (AP) 37-mm gun; 1,204 ft / sec (HE) 37-mm gun.
PROJ. WEIGHT : 1. 1 lb. (AP) 37 -mm gun; l. 2 lb. (HE) 37-mm gun.
LENGTH OF 37· MM GUN: 21 calibers.
REMARKS: Idlers made of laminated wood. Turret 360° t rav erse.
Several turret models. Original low smooth-sided FT 16. The above
FT 17, like the similar FT 18, has rounded turret. TheFT 17 formed the
basis for the US. copy , the 6- ton special tractor .

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FMC V-217 APG Fhoto s A43792
French Tank
Schneider c. A.
Employment - Groupment (i . e. Bn) as infantry support
Date of introduction - 1916
Manufactur~ r - Schneider & Co . (Total production 400)

Combat Wto : 14.9 tons Crewr 6

Length : 1 9 . 7 ft • Pitch of track: 10 inches
Width: 6o95 fto Noo of track links : 33
Height : 7. 8 ft. Trench crossing ability: So8 fto
Ground clearance: Approx 10 inches Fordi ng depth : 31 inches
Tr ead cente r s : 5.2 f to Obstaole ability: 31 inches
Ground contact : 104 inches Climbing ability : 30° (5'7%) slopa
Width of track: 14 inches Ground pre ssure: llo3 lbs/sq. ino
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of aotion: 25 miles

Fuel consumption: Approxo oS mi/gal
Fuel capaci ty : 63 gal
Speed : 5 mph

Engine t Schneider, 4 cylinders , 70 HP, forc ed .water cooling.

Starte r:
Transmission : Sliding gear , 3 speeds forward , 1 reverse
Steering : Clutch brake
Suspension: Vertical coil springs with jointed bo~ie fr ames

Turre-t: Nona

Armor : . 2 to . 95 inch. Double armor plates on fron , sides and top . These
plates are separated having about loS inch space between them .

Armament: One 75 r.un (Pack How. ), caliber length

two 8 rom Hotchkiss Mod. 1914 Machine guns
Muzzle velocity : Ammunition Stowage: Gun-
Proj . Wt. : MG -

Remai·ks : Nosepiece intended as wire cutter and to assist in crossing

obstacles. Gun mounted in right sponsono (US. M3)

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FRENCH TANK (See figure 13. )
SCHNEIDER C. A.
EMPLOYMENT: Groupment (i.e., Bn) as infantry support.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1916.
MANUFACTURER: Schneider &t Co. (total production 400).
COMBAT WEIGHT : 14.9 tons. CREW: 6.
LENGTH: 19.7 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 10 in.
WIDTH: 6. 95 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 33.
• HEIGHT: 7. 8ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 5. 8ft .
GROUND CLEARANCE: Approximately 10 in. FORDING DEPTH : 31 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 2ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 31 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 104 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 14 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 11. 3lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 25 m i.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately . 5 mi/ gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 53 gal.
SPEED: 5 mph.
ENGINE: Schneider , 4 cylinders, 70 HP, forced-water cooling.
TRANSMISSION : Sliding gear, three speeds forward , one reve rse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Vertical coil s prings with jointed bogie frames.
TURRET: None .
ARMOR: . 2 to . 95 in. Double armor plates on front, sides, and top. These plates
are separated, having about 1. 5-inch space between them.
ARMAMENT: One 75-mm Pack howitzer . Two 8-mm Hotchkiss model 1914 machine
guns.
REMARKS: Nosepiece is intended as wirecutter and to assist in crossing obstacles. Gun
mounted in right sponson. (US. M3 . )

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 FhlCV-218 .. APG Fhoto: A43793
French Tank
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Employment ~ Grou p~e nt (ioe o Bn) for infantry support
Dato of introduction - 1916
Manufacture z· - St o Chamond Co. (Total production· 400)

Combat Wt .: 25 o3 tons Crews 9

L ength ~ 25o8 ft. Pitch of trac k& 10 inches
Width: 8o75 ft o Noo of tr ack links s 36
Hei ght: 7o7 fto Trench cro ss ing abilitys 8 fto
Gr ound clea rance a 13 inches Fordi nR depth : 31 inches
Tread centers : 6 o9 ft o Obstaol~ ability: 15 i nches
Ground c ont act : 114 inches Cl imbing ability : 300 ( 57%) slope
Width of t rack : l 9o75 inches Ground pressure : ll o3 lbs/ sqo i no
Type of track! Dry pin

Radius of action : 37 mi le s
Fuel consumption : Ap prox. o56 mi/ga l
Fuel capacity : 66 gal
Spe ed: 5 mph max .

Engine : Panhard, 4 cylinder , 90 HP, liquid cool ed

Tra nsmi ss i on : Cr ocha t - Col ard eau electric
Steering : Clutch brake
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Suspension : Coi l springs , roll ers and bogies •
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Armor: .2 to .67 inches

Armament: One 75 m.YJ\ gun Modo 1897, caliber l ength 36

Four 8 mm Hotchk is s Modo 1914 Machine gun
Mutzle velocity: 1788 ft/sec .Ammunition stowage -Gun -
Proj o Wt o(HE) o 12 l bs ~ MG co

Rema r ks : The fi rst tank to carry a field gun - 75mm Mod 1896 and to
have its fr ontal armor sloped to deflect bulletso
The ori e;ine.l -v e~icle had a fl at top v; ith t wo cylind rical cupolas for
driver and co:maandcr. The next veh icle had four such cupol as on the f our
cor ner s at t he hull . Both u sed a Sto Chamond comme rcial type 75~~ gun
but l ate r pr oduction introduced t he stnndar d 75mm Ml897 . La t er producti on
had only ouo flnt sided cupola for t oe drive r a nd the forward ond of the
hull also ·Nas ra is ed •

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FRENCH TANK:(See figure 14.)
ST CHAMOND.
EMPLOYMENT: Groupment (i.e. , Bn) for infantry support .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1916.
MANUFACTURER : St. Chamond Co. (total produc tion 400).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 25.3 tons. CRE W: 9.
LENGT_!j: 25. 8 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 10 in.
WIDTH : 8. 75 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 36.
HEIGHT: 7. 7 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 13 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 9 ft.
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FORDING DEPTH:
OBSTACLE ABILITY :
3 1 in.
15 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 114 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 19.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 11. 3 lbs / sq. in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 37 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately. 56 mi/ga l.
FUEL CAPACITY: 66 gal.
SPEED: 5 mph max.
ENGINE: P aohard, 4 cylinders, 90 HP , liquid-cooled.
TRANSMISSION: Crochat- Colardeau electric.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Coil springs , rollers, and bogies .
TURRET : None.
ARMOR: . 2 to . 67 in.
ARMAMENT: One 75-mm gun model 1897, caliber length 36.
Four 8-mm Hotchkiss model 1914 machine gun.
MUZZLE VELOCITY : 1788 ft / sec.
PROJ. WEIGHT (HE): 12 lb.
REMARKS: The first tank to carry a field gun, 75-mm model 189 f!/. and to have its
frontal armor s_loped to deflect bullets. The original vehicle had a flat top with
two cylindrical cupolas for driver and commander. The next vehicle had four
such cupolas on the four corners at the hull. Both used a St. Chamond commercial
type 75-mm gun but later production introduced the standard 75-mrn Ml897 . Later
production had only one flat-sided c upola for the driver, and the forward end of the
hull also was raised.

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FRENCH Light Tank

Renaul t wi th rubber tracks .

Empl oyment : Ex pe r imental
Date of i nt r oduction : 1924
VAnufac ture r : Cit r oen Auto Co . (Total produc t i on 100 . )

Combat rrt : 7 . 4 t ons Cr<1w : 2

Length : 18ft . ( inc l. r oll e r s ) Pit ch of trRCk : nono
Width : 6.4 f t . Tre nch cr oss i ng abili ty : 7o3ft.
He i ght : ?. 4 f t . F' ording depth : 27 i nches
Gr ound c leu r anco : 15 " Obstac l e nb il i t y : 33 i nches
Tre nd center s : 5 . 2 ft . Climbing abi l ity : 38 ° (62% ) s lope
Ground c ont a ct : 108 i n . (appr·ox ) Gr ound pressuN : approx. 5. 7 l bs/ sq o i no
Widt h of tra ck 1 12 i nches
Type of tra ck : One pi ece ru bber bnnd o

Ra diu s of act i on :
Fue l consumpti on :
Fue l ca pa city : 20 gal .
Speed: 10 mph rnnx .

Engine : Renau lt , 4 cylindor , 39 HP, t hormo syphon co oling !) gasolino .

Starte r : El ect rica l System : I gn i t i on :
. Tr ansmi ss i on : Slidi ng gear , 4 speods fo r;~ rd , 1 r eve r se •
Stee ring :
Sus pens i on : Kegress e wi t h roll e r o.

Turret :

Armor : Fr ont - . 63 inch ; Side - . 24 i nch

Tur r e t fr ont - . 63 inch ; Turret sid e - . 63 i nch

Armament : One 37mm gun {cal i ber l engt h 21 ), or

One 8~~ Hotchkiss ~ch in e gun .
Muzzle ve l ocity : ( 37m.m ) 1273 f t / eeco
Pr oj . v; t: 1.1 l bs . (37mm ) Arr.!nunition stow~ge :

Remarks : Rubber t r acks i ncreased s pee d a nd we re ve ry quiet. Tr a cks woar

out qu i ckl y on r och.-y s oi l , but wear well on s a ndy soil . Two r oll e r s
in fr ont a nd t wo r oll e rs in r ear in li eu of t ail piec e , as a n a id in
cr os si ng obs t ac l e s o

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e FRENCH LIGHT TANK:(See figure 15.)

RENAULT WITH RUBBER TRACKS.
EMPLOYMENT:
RENAULT KEGRESSE-HINSTIN.
Experimentally furnished one battalion for test during Riff war.

DATE OF INTRODUCT ION: 1924 .

MANUFACTURER: Citroen Au t o Co. (total production 100).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 7.4 tons. CREW: 2.
LENGTH: 18 ft. (incl. rollers). PITCH OF TRACK: None .
WIDTH: 6. 4 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 3ft.
HEIGHT: 7. 4 ft. FORDING DEPTH: 27 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE : 15 in. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 33 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 2 ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 380 ( 62%) slope.
GROUND CONTACT: 108 in. (approx). GROUND PRESSURE: Approximately 5. 7 Jbs / sq.
in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 12 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: One-piece rubber band.
FUEL CAPACITY : 20 gal.
SPEED: 10 mph max.
ENGINE: Renault , 4 c yl inders, 39 HP , ther mo-syphon~ c ooling , gasoline.

TRANSMISSION: Sliding gear , four speeds forward , one reverse.

STEERING: Clutch brake .
SUSPENSION: Kegre sse with rollers.
ARMOR: Front- . 63 in.; side - . 24 in.; turret front- . 63 in . ; turret side - . 63 in.
ARMAMENT: One 37-mm gun, caliber length 2 1 , or
one 8-mm Hotchkiss machine gun.
M UZZLE VELOCITY : ( 37-mm) 127 3ft / sec.
PROJ . WEIGHT: 1. 1 lb. ( 37-mm).
REMARKS: Rubber tracks increased speed and were very quiet. Tracks w ear
out quickly on rocky soil, but wear well on sandy soil. Two rollers are in front
and two rollers in rear in lieu of tailpiece, as an aid in crossing obstacles. Tested
by U. S. Ordnance Department in 1925. Two vehicles purchased.

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French Light Tank

Char leger 1935 R (Renault 35)

Renault li ght tank Mod . 1935
Employment - Infant_ry support
Date of introduction - 1935
Manufacturer .. Renault et Cie

Combat 7lto : - 10o8 tons Crew : 2

Lon~th : l3 ol ft. Pitch of track: 2o76 inches
Width : 6 • 1 ft o Noo of t~ack l inks : 123
He.ie;ht : 6.9 fto Trench crossing ability :
Ground clearance : 12a6 inches Fording depth : 23o6 inches
Tread centers: Sol fto Obstacle ability:
Ground contact: 85o8 inches Climbing ability :
Width of track: 10o5 inches Ground pressures 12 lb s/sqo in o
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action: 86 mi le s on roads ; SO miles cross country

Fuel cons umption: lo9 rni/ga l on ronda ; l ol mi/ga.l cross country
Fuel capacity: 45 gal
Speed s 12 mph mnxo

Engine: Renaultg gasoline, 4 cylinder, 82 HP at 2200 r pm , liquid cool ed

Starte r:
Transmission: 4 speeds fonvard , 1 reverse
Steering: Cleveland tractor type . (Running outer track o.t higher speed
than inner track . Inner track is not stopped.)
Suspension : Hotchkiss scissors su.spensio'!l \'lith concentric coil springso
Five road whee ls and three return rollers .

Turret : Hand traverse

Armor : Front - 1.2 inch; Side - 1.6 inch. Turret front - l oS inch;
Turret side -loS inch.

Armament: One 37 mm t ank gun SA18, caliber length 21

One 7o5 mm Mod 31 Chatellerault MG
Muzzle velocity: 1273 rt/sec .Arrmuni.tion sto~ag-3 - Gun- 58 rd s
Proj. Wt . (AP): l ol lbs Machine Gun ~ 2500 rd a

Remarks : Reflecting early French design in an all cast ta~ hul l and turretg
but unfortunately with a dreadfully under pcnve!"ed and \'fi'E I hold over 37 mm
guno Cast armor WSl.S however a valuable design contribution for the periodo
Hotch'kiss H35 ·r'lus o. cav!l.lry t ank . Fr ench infantry was incensed because
they had "12go. l" r esponsibility for tanks so they had Rena ult make a similar
"infantry" tank '.'lith thicker armor . But these vehicles are not the same at
all.
Hot chk i ss Suspension Renault Suspension

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FRENCH LIGHT TANK:(See figure 16.)
CHAR LEGER 19 35 R (Renault 35).
RENAULT LIGHT TANK MODEL 1935.
EMPLOYMENT: Infantry support.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1935.
MANUFACTURER: Renault et Cie.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 10.8 tons. CREW: 2.
LENGTH: 13. 1 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 2. 76 in.
WIDTH: 6. 1 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 123.
HEIGHT : 6 . 9 ft. FORDING DEPTH: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 12.6 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12 lbs / sq. m.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 1 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 85.8 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 10.5 in. (
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 86 miles on roads; 50 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 1.9 mi/gal on roads; 1.1 mi/gal cross-count ry.
FUEL CAPACITY: 45 gal.
SPEED: 12 mph max .
ENGINE: Renault, gasoline , 4 cylinders , 82 HP at 2 , 200 rpm , liquid-cooled.
TRANSMISSION: Four speeds forward , one reverse.
STEERING: Cleveland tractor type. (Running outer track at higher speed than
inner track. Inner track is not stopped.)
REIINILT
SUSPENSION: He~ehlti;u scissors suspension with concentric coil springs. Five
road wheels and three return rollers .
TURRE T : Hand traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 1. 2 in.; side - 1. 6 in.; turret front- 1. 8 in . ; turret side - 1. 6 in.
ARMAMENT: One 37-mm tank gun SA18, caliber length 21.
One 7. 5-mm model 31 Chatellerault MG.
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 1273 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 58 rds.
• Machine Gun - 2, 500 rds .
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP) : 1. 1 lb.
REMARKS: Reflecti ng early French design in an all-cast tank hull and turret, but un-
fortunate ly with a dreadfully underpowered and WWI hold over 37-mm gun. Cast
armor was, however, a valuable design contribution for the period. Hotchkiss
H35 was a cavalry tank . French infantry was incensed because they had "12 gal"
responsibility for tanks, so they had Renault make a similar "infantry" tank with
thic ke r armor . But these vehicles a re not the same.

Hotc hki s s Suspension Renault Suspension

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French Medium Tank

Char 1935 s ·s amua

Employment - Arn ored division
Date of introduction - 1935
Manufacturer - Somua Firm (Societe' d ' outtillage mechanique d 'usinage
d ' e.rtillerie)

Combat Wt . 1 22 ol tons Crew: 3

Length : 17.4 f t . Pitch of track : 4ol inches
Width: 6 . 9 ft. No. of track links: 102
He ight: 8. 6 fto Tr ench crossing ability:
Ground clearance: l6o5 inch es Fording depth: 39.4 inches
Tre ad centers: 5.6 fto Obstacle ability:
Ground contact : 128 inches Climbing abilityt
Width of tre.ck t 14o2 inches Ground pressure : 12o l lbs/sqo i no
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : 161 miles on roads ; 80 miles cross-country

Fuel consumption: l oS mi/ge.1 on roads ; o7 mi/gal cross-country
Fuel capacity : 109 gal.
Speed : 23 mph maxo

Engine : Somua , gasoline , 8 cylinder, 190 HP at 2000 r pm, li quid coolodo

Starter t
Transnission : 5 speeds forward , 1 reverse .
Steering : Overlapping differential type (mechanically operated) . Radius
of turn increases as transmission is shifted fro~ l ow to high gear
Suspension: .none road wheel s , leaf springs, covered with armor plate
1t{~'\-t
Turret: nand and electric traverse

Armor : Front - 1.4 inch; Side 1.6 incho Turret front - 2 . 2 inch ;
Turret side - 1.8 inch

Armament: One 47 mm tank gun SA 35, caliber length 34

One 7.5 Mod 31 Chatelle17ault M6
Muzzle velocity : 2805 rt/sec Amnunition Stowage: Gun - 118
Projo wt . (AP): 3 . 8 lbs. lfG - 1250

Rema rks : First tank with al l cast hull and t~rret. Only the German
Pz Kpfw IV ?lith its short 75mm gun could defeat this t ank oin 1940 during
the battle of France •
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FRENCH MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 17.)

CHAR 19 35 S. Somua,
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 19 35.
MANUFACTURER: Somua Firm {Societe 'd'outtillage mechanique d'usinage d'artillerie).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 22. 1 tons. CREW: 3.
LENGTH: 17.4ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4 . 1 in .
WIDTH: 6. 9 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 102.
HEIGHT: 8. 6 ft. FORDING DEPTH: 39.4 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16. 5 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 12.1 lbs / sq. in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 6ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 128 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 14.2 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION : 16 1 miles on roads; 80 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 1. 5 mi / gal on roads ; . 7 mi / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 109 gal.
SPEED: 23 mph max.
ENGINE : Somua, gasoline, 8 cylinders, 190 HP a t 2, 000 rpm, liquid- cooled .
TRANSMISSION: Five speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Overlapping differential type (mechanically operated) . Radius of turn
increases as transmission is shifted from low to high gear.
lti11Jl"
SUSPENSION: -..road wheels. Leaf springs , covered with armor plate .
TURRET: Hand and electric traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 1. 4 in. ; side 1. 6 in. ; turret front - 2. 2 in. ; turret side - 1. 8 in.
ARMAMENT: One 47-mm tank gun SA 35, caliber length 34 .
One 7. 5 model 31 Chatellerault M6.
MUZZLE VELOCITY : 2, 805ft/sec . AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 118 rds.
MG - 1250 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 3. 8 lb.
REMARKS: First tank with all-cast hull and turret. Only the German Pz Kpfw IV with
its short 75-mm gun could defeat this tank in 1940 during the battle of France .

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FRENCH Self-propel l ed Gun

Canon de 194 LUe GPF sur cheni l les .
l 94mm gun , GP? , on caterpillar mounto
Employment :
Dato of introduction :
!Je.nufactur l.l r:

Combat wt : 32 . 6 tons Crow :

Length : 21 ft . ( 31 ft incl gun ) Pitch of t r ack : 9o5 i nches
Width : 8 o 5 f t o Noo of t r ack li nk~ : 45
Hei ght : 8 . 7 ft . Trench cro3si ng abi lity :
Ground clearance : 15" Fording depth :
Tread centers : 6.25 ft. Obst&cle abi lity :
Ground contact : 132 inches Climbi ng ability :
Width of track : 19 . 7 inches Ground pressure : 12.5 l bs / sq . i u .
Type of track : Dry pin .

Radius of action :
Fuel consurrtption :
Fuel ca pacity :
Speed : · 5 mph on r oads ; 1.9 mph croso -country.

Engine : Eloct ric (powo r f r o!n po·:rer vehicle which f ol l o".ll's gun ).
Starter : Electrical Sys t em :
Transmission :

e· Steering :
Suspens ion :
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Turr et : none

Armor : none

Armame nt : One l 94rr~ gun , GPF , cal ib er l ongth 3397.

El evati on : 0° to ~36° A~zz le vel oc ity: 2379 f t/se o .
Trnver se : 360° ( qy moving Uax. r ange : 22747 yds .
vehic l e) Ammunition sto~a ge :
Proj. wt: 174 1 bs .

Remarka :

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FRENCH SELF-PROPELLED GUN:(See figure 18.)
CANON DE 194 MLE GPF SUR CHENILLES. ('h \()11
194-MM GUN , GPF, ON CATERPILLAR MOUNT. M . , ,~ ,,
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1938. (19'1.))
MANUFACTURER: St. Chamond.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 32. 6 tons. PITCH OF TRACK: 9.5 in.
LENGTH: 21ft . (31 ft.incl.gun). NU M BER OF TRACK LINKS: 45.
WIDTH: 8. 5 ft. GROUND PRESSURE : 12. 5 1bs / sq. in .
HEIGHT: 8 . 7 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 in .
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 25 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 132 in .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 19.7 in .
TYPE OF TRACK : Dry pin.
SPEED: 5 mph on roads ; 1. 9 mph cross-country.
ENGIN E: E lect r ic ( p o w er f r om pow er v e h ic l e which follow s gu n).
TURRET: N o ne .
ARMOR : No ne.
ARM A MENT : O ne 194 -mm gun, GPF , ca l i b er length 33. 7 .
ELEVATION : oo t o + 36° . MU Z ZLE VELOCITY: 2 , 379ft/ s e c .
TRAVERSE : 360° (by moving vehicle ) . MAX. RANGE : 22 , 747 yd.

PROJ . WEIGHT: 174 lb .

REMARKS: World Wa r I d esign produc ed in mid-1930's.

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Ge rman Light tank

-~ Panzerkrunpf'wagen I (M.G . ), Aus!'Uhrung Bo Sdo Kfzo 101

Panzer I, Mode l B
Employment - Armored div i sion
Date of' intr oduction - 1934
Manufacturer - Chassis - . Krupp ; Superstructure - Daimler - Be rry

Combat Nto : 6o4 ton~ Orewt 2

Length : 14o5 f't. Pi tch of track : 3o6 i nches
Width : 6o 75 f' t . No o of t r ack links : 100
Hei ght : 5o65 f't. Trench crossing ability: 4 . 6 f to
Ground c l earance: 11. 6 inches Fording depth : 23o6 i nches
Tread centers : 5oS fto Obstacl e ability : 14o6 inches
Ground contact: 94o5 inches Olimbing .ability : 30° (57f.) slope
Width of t r ack : 11 inches Gr ound pressur e : 6o2 lbs/sqo i no
Type of t rack : Dry pin

Radius of action : 105 miles on r oo.d ; 71 miles cross country

Fuel consumption : Approx . 2 . 7 mi/gal on r oads and 1. 8 cross country
Fue l capacity : 39 gal. (22 gal in forwa r d tank ; ·17 gal . r ear tank)
Speed : 25 mph on r oo.ds ;

Engine : NL 38 Tr M~ybach , 100 HP at 3000 r p..'l\ 1 6 cylinder in-line , gasoline

liquid cool ed , compressi on r atio 6 .7:l o
Starter : Hand and electr ic . Electrical system - 12 vol t. I gnition -
Magneto
Transmission : Aphon FG31 with synchromesh ar rangement , 5 speeds f orwar d,
1 r everse
Stee r ing : · Clutch brake
Suspension : Five r oad whee l s each s id e o Front r oad vmeel attached to
arm worki ng against coil spr i ngo Rema i ning r oad v.heel s spr 'lmg in
pa irs wi th one quar ter el liptic spr ing per pair.

Turret r Hand traverse

Armor: .51 inch a ll ar ound

Armament : Two 7. 9 mm YG 13 (Dr eyse li ght machine guns )

Cyc li c Rate of fi r e: 550 r ds/rni n Bullet we i ght (Ball ) - 198 grains
Mu t zl e vel oc i ty: 2580 f t/sec Ammuniti on stowage : 1525 r ds
Feed : 25 r d , det~chable box maga zi ne ; t ype of oper at i on 1 Recoil

Remar ks: S.peci men recover ed fr om Libyao Used in Pol and , France , Afri ca ,
and Russia . Soon became a bsol ete and chass i s used t o mount self-propelled
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SECTION IV. GERMANY

GERMAN LIGHT TANK: (See figure 19.)

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PANZERKAMPFWAGEN I (M.G.). AUSFUHRUNG B. SD. KFZ . 101.
PANZER I, MODEL B.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 19 34.
MANUFACTURER : Chassis - Krupp: superstructure - Daim ler-Benz.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 6. 4 tons. CREW: 2.
LENGTH: 14. 5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK : 3 . 6 in.
WIDTH : 6. 75 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 100.
HEIGHT: 5. 65 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 4 . 6 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 11. 6 in. FORDING DEPTH: 23.6 in.
TREAD CE NTE RS: 5. 5 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 14. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 94.5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY : 300 ( 57o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11 in . GROUND PRESSURE: 6. 2 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 105 miles on road ; 71 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 2. 7 mi /gal on roads and 1. 8 cross- country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 39 gal.(22 gal.in forward tank ; 17 gal. rear tank).
SPEED: 25 mph on roads.
ENGINE : NL 38 Tr Mayba ch, 100 HP at 3, 000 rpm. 6 cylinders in-line, gasoline,
liquid-cooled, c ompression ratio 6. 7: l.

STARTER: Hand and electri c . IGNITION: Magneto .

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Aphon FG 31 with synchromesh arrangement, five s peeds forward,
one reve rs e.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Five road wheels each side. Front road wheel attached to arm working
against coil spring. R emaining road wheels sprung in pairs with one quarter elliptic
spr ing per pair .
TURRET: Hand traverse .
ARMOR: . 51 in. all around.
ARMAMENT: Two 7 . 9-mm MG 1 3 (Dreyse light machine guns) .
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MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2 , 580 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: l , 525 rds.
FEED: 25-rd , detachable box magazi ne. TYPE OF OPERATION: Recoil.
REMARKS: Specimen recovered from Libya. U sed in Poland, France, Africa,
and Russia . Soon becam e obsolete and chassis was used to mount self-propelled
guns.

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German Light Tank

Panzerkampf'wagen II (2 em) Sd. Kfz. 121

Panz e r I I
Emplo~nent - Annored Division
Date of introduction - 193$
Manufacturer - Cha s s is MAN; Superstructure - Daimler-Berry •

Combat Wt.: 9 . 8 tons Crewt 3

Length: 15.8 ft. Pitch of track: 3.6 inches
Width: 7.3 fto Noo of track links: 105
Height: 6.5 ft. Trench cross ing ability: 5o9 fto
Ground clearance: 13.6 inches Fording de pth I 36 o4 inches
Tread centers: 6o2 fto Obs t acle ability: 16o5 inche s
Ground contact: 94o5 inches Climbing ability: 35° (7~ ) slope
.Width of track : 11 o8 inches Ground pres sure: BoB l bs/s qo ino
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action: 130 mil e s on roads; 99 miles cross country

Fuel consumption: Approx . 3 mi/gal on r o!lds e,nd 2 mi/gal cross country
Fuel ca pacity : 45 ga l (27 ga l in Tank Noo 1 and 18 gal in t ank No. 2)
Speed: 25 mph on roads;

Engine: HL 62 Tr Maybach , 140 HP at 2600 rp~, 6 cylinder in-line , gasoline ,

l iquid cool ed , c ompression ratio 6 .5:1 .
Starter: electric. Electrical system - 12 volt. Ignition - magneto
Transmission: Synchromesh,. 6 speeds forward,. l . reverse
Steering: Clutch brak e
Suspension: Five road wheels each · side, each wheel attach.ed to movable
arm to which i s attached a quarter elliptic spring vmich rests against
a r oller.

Turret: Hand traverse

Armor : Front - 1.2 inches; Side - o6 inches. Turret front lo2 inch;
Turret side - .6 inches

Armament : One 2 em KwK 30 or KwK 38; One coaxial 7o9 mm MG 34

Cyclic rate of fire (KwK 38): 450 rds/min .
Muzzle velocity (KwK 38): 2559 rt/sec Type of operation (KwK 38): Recoil
Proj. ffto (KwK 38) :. o31 lb. (AP) Ammunition stowage (2 em) g 180 r ds
Feedt 10 rd maga tine 7.9 mm llG - 1425 rds

Remarks: Speoimen recovered from Libyao

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 GERMAN LIGHT TANK: (See figure 20.)
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN II (2 CM) SD. KFZ. 121.
PANZER II.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1938.
MANUFACTURER: Chassis MAN; supe r structure - Dai m le r-Benz.
COMBAT WEIGHT : 9. 8 tons. CREW : 3.
LENGTH: 15. 8 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 3 . 6 in .

• WIDTH: 7. 3 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 105.

HEIGHT: 6. 5 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 5. 9 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 13. 6 in. FORDING DEPTH: 36.4 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 2 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 16 .5 in.

GROUND CONTACT: 94. 5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 35° (70%) slope.

WIDTH OF TRACK: 11.8 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 8 lbs/sq. in.

TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.

RADIUS OF ACTION: 1 30 miles on roads; 99 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUM PTION: Approximately 3 mi/gal on roads and 2 mi/gal cross-countr y.
FUEL CAPACITY : 45 gal.(27 gal.in t ank No. 1 and 18 gal.in tank No.2).

SPEED: 25 mph on roads.

ENGINE: HL 62 Tr Mayba ch, 140 HP a t 2, 600 rpm, 6 c ylinders in-line, gasoline,
liquid-cooled , compression ra t io- 6.5: 1.
S TARTER: Electric . ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt. IGNITION: Magneto.
TRANSM ISSION: Synchromesh, six speeds forward and one reve rse .
STEERING: Clutch brake .
SUSPENSION: Five road wheels each side, each wheel a t tached to movable
arm to which is attached a quart er ellipt ic spring which rests against a
roller.
TURRET: Hand travers e.
ARMOR: Front - 1 . 2 in.; side - . 6 in.; turret front 1 . 2 in . ; t urret side - . 6 in.
ARMAMENT: One 2-cm KwK 30 or KwK 38; one coaxial 7. 9-mm M G 34.
CYCLIC RATE OF FIRE ( KW K 38): 450 rds / min.
MUZZLE VELOCITY (KW K 38): 2, 559 ft/sec. TYPE OF OPERATION (KWK 38) : Re coil.
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PROJ. WEIGHT (KW K 38) : . 31 lb. ( AP) . AMMUNITION STOWAGE ( 2-C M): 180 rds.
7.9-mm M G - 1 ,425 rds.
FEED: 10-rd magazine.

REMARKS: Specimen recovered f rom Libya.

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German Madium t ank

• Panzerkampfwage n III, Ausfuhrung L, mit 6 em KwK 39 L/60

Panzer III with long 5 em gun
Employment - Armored Division
Sdo Kfz o 141/2

Date of introduction - 1942 (Bas ic model appeared 1939)

Manufactur e r - Turret - Krupp; Cha ssis - Daimler-Berry

Combat Wt.: 25o4 tons Cre\'r ~ 5

Length (not inc l gun) : 17o75 ft. Pitch of track : 4.9 inche s
Ylidth : 9 o5 ft o No o of track links g 92
Height: 8o2 fto Trench crossing ability: 7o2 ft o
Ground cl~ arance : 15o4 inches Fording de pth: 3lo5 inches
Tre ad cent ers: 6.9 ft. Obstacle ability : 2 3o6 inches
Ground contact: 112o6 inches Cl~abing ability: 30° (57%) slopo
Width of track : 15 inches Ground pre ssure: 15 lbs/sqo ino
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : 90 milea on r oads ; 53 miles cross country

Fuel cons umption: Approxo lo5 mi/gal on roads ; o62 miles/gal cross country
Fuel capacity: 85 gal
Speed : 28 mph on ronda ; 11 mph cross=count.ry

Engine : HL 120 TRM Maybach i 300 HP at 3000 rpm, 12 cylinder in V block,

gasolinep liquid cooled, compression r at io 6o5tl.
Starter~ Electric and inertia. Electrical syst em - 24 volt starting and
12 volt lighting. Ignition -magneto
Transmission : Synchromesh, 6 speeds forVIard, , l reverso
Steering: Clutch brake
Suspension: Torsion bar . Six road wheels and three return rollers each side

Turret t Hand traverse

Armor: Front - 2 ~ .a inches; Side ~ 1.2 incheso Turret front - 2.24 t .a

inches; Turret side - lo2 inches

Armament: One 5 em KwK 39, caliber l ength 60

Two 7 . 9 mm !.'G 34 (c oaxial and bo>v )
Muzzle velocity: 2740 ft/sec Ammunition stowage: Gun - 78
Proj • Wt. (AP): 4 o54 lbs · l!G - 4950
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Remarks : Specimen recovered from Tunisiao Best tank of the Pz III
serias o A formidabl e t ank against then existing allied tankso Capable
of d ~s· roy~n g a Sherman.

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PANZERKAMPFWAGEN UI , AUSFUHRUNG L, MIT 5-CM KWK 39 L / 60 SD, KFZ. 141 / 2.
PANZER III WITH LONG 5-CM GUN.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION : 1942 (basic model appeared 1939).
MANUFACTURER: Turret - Krupp; chassis- Daimler-Benz .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 25 . 4 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH (NOT INCL GUN): 17.75 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.

• WIDTH : 9 . 5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 92 .

HEIGHT : 8. 2 ft . TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 2ft .
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 . 4 in. FORDING DEPTH: 31. 5 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23.6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 112.5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 300 (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in . GROUND PRESSURE: 14 . 4 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 90 miles on roads ; 53miles cross - country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1. 5 mi/ gal on roads; . 62 miles / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 85 gal.
SPEED: 28 mph on roads; 11 mph cross-country.
ENGINE : HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm , 12 cylinders in V -block,
gasoline. liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5: 1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting and
12-volt lighting.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, six speeds
forward, one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar. Six road w heels and three return rollers each side.
TURRET: Hand traverse .
ARMQR: Front - 2 + . 8 in. ; side - 1. 2 in. ; turret front - 2 . 24 + . 8 in.~ turret side - l . 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 5-cm KwK 39 , caliber length, 60.
Two 7 . 9-mm MG 34 (coaxial and bow) .
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 740 ft / se c. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : Gun- 78 rds.
MG - 4 , 950 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 4 . 54 lb 1
REMARKS: Specimen recovered from Tunisia. Best tank of the Pz III series. A formidable
tank against the then existing Allied tanks. Capable of destroying a Sherman .

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GERMAN MEDIUM TANK: {See figure 22.)
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN III, AUSFUHRUNGN. MIT 7.5-CMKWKL/ 24. SD. KFZ. 141 / 2.
PANZER III WITH SHORT 7. 5-CM gun.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION : 1943 {basic model appeared 1939).
COMBAT WEIGHT : Approximately 25.5 tons . CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 17 .75 ft . PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 9. 6ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 92.
HEIGHT : 8. 2 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8 . 5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15. 4 in. FORDING DEPTH: 31 . 5 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 25 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23.6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 112. 5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° {57 o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 14.4 1bs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 90 miles on roads; 53 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1. 5 mi / ga1 on roads;.62 mi /ga1 cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 85 gal.
SPEED: 28 mph on roads; 11 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm , 12 cylinders in V-block, gasoline,
liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER : Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-vo1t starting and
12-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, six speeds
forward , one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar. Six road wheels and three return rollers each side.
TURRET: Hand traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 2 + .8 in.; side-1. 2 in.; turret front - 2. 24 + . 8 in. ; turret side - 1. 2 in. I

ARMAMENT: One 7. S-cm KwK, caliber length 24.

Two 7. 9-mm MG 34 {coaxial and bow).
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 1, 263ft/sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 64 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT {AP): 15 lb. MG - 3, 450 rds.

REMARKS: Specimen from ETO. An expedient to make use of the remaining Panzer Ill
chassis as the Panzer III was becoming obsolete for use as a tank. Only a few vehicles
were assembled with this gun.

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!...o n ~:c h : 17 . 75 ft. Pitch of tr~cY.: 4.9 inch~s
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Typ•-:l of track: Dry pin

Ho.d~us cf action: 90 miles on rondo; 53 miles cro~s-count ry.

Fu13l co!;:;umption : Approx~ 1.5 mi/gnl on roads; . 62 mi/ge.l cro zs -cC.''J.~t!·y .
?~£i1. Cu?O.Ci ty I 85 gal.
SFe~d : 28 mph on roads; 11 mph cross - country .

E.r-.gir.u: .l-i1J · 120 TRU Mo.ybo.ch , 300 HP nt 3000 rp:n , 12 cylind•) rs in V- oi.oc::,
ga:;oline , liquid cooled , compr e:3ion ratio 6 . 5 :1.
st~~tcr : Electric and inertia . Electrical system: 24 volt stn1tir.g ~n c
12 volt for normal running . Ignition • ma.f$noto:.
Transmission : Synchromes h, 6 speods forward , l r evu;so .
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inches . Turret side - 1 . 2 inchc& .

Arr::a::::ent; One 7 . Scm KwK , cal iber length 24 .

1"\vo 7 . 9mm UG M. (coaxial o.ud oo'i!).
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P:-vj. wt. (AP): 15 lbs. ...
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as a tank . Only a feYI vehicles wore assembled with this gu!'l .

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GERMAN FLAMETHROWER TANK: (See figure 23.)
PAN ZERKAMPFWAGEN III- FLAMMENWERFER SD. KFZ. 141 / 3.
PANZER Ill FLAMETHROWER .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Flamethrower installed by Wegmann , Kassel.
COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 25.5 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 17.75 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 9. 6 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 92.
HEIGHT: 8. 2 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6 ft. •

GROUND CLEARANCE: 15. 4 in . FORDING DEPTH: 31 . 5 in.

TREAD CENTERS: 8. 25 ft. OBSTACLE ABIL IT Y : 23.6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 112. 5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY : 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRE SSURE: 14.4 lbs /s q. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 9 0 miles on roads; 53 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1. 5 mi / gal on roads;.62 mi / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPAC ITY : 85 gal.
SPEED: 28 mph o n roads ; 1 1 mph cross- country.
ENGINE: HL 12 0 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 12 c ylinders in V-block , gasoline ,
liquid-cooled, c ompression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: E lectric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting and
12-volt for normal running .
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , six s peeds
forward, one re v erse. IGNITION : Magneto .
STEERING: Clutch brake .
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar. Six road wheels and three return rollers each side.
TURRET: Hand tra verse .
ARMOR: Front- 2 +. 8 in.; side- 1.2 in . ; tu rret front- 2. 24 +. 8 in.; tur re t side - 1. 2 in .
ARMAMENT: One flam ethrow er .
Two 7 . 9-mm MG 34 .
Flamethrowe r fuel tanks s tored in fighting compartment~ _t h erefore1 no fuel t raile r.
Flame thrower is mounted in place of main armament and resembles 5 - c m KwK 39.
REMARKS : Specimen recovere d from Tunisia.

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Pant e r III Fl amothro;·ro r .
E:npl oyme nt :
Sd . Kf z. . Hl/3.

Da t e of intr oducti on : 1943 .

Manufacture r ~ Flev"llethror.er inst a lled by i7egma nn , Kas s ol ,

Combat •~ : Approx . 25.5 tons Cro-.7 : 5

Length ! 17 . 75 ft . Pitch of track: 4.9 inche s
Width : 9 , 6 ft , No . of tra ck l inks : 92
He i ght : 8.2 ft . Tre nch cro s sin ~ a bility : 7 . 6 ft.
Gr ound cl ear ance : 15 . 4 inches Fording de pth : 31.5 inche s
Tr ead c ent ers : 8 . 25 ft . Obstacl e ability: 23 , 5 inches
Gr ound contact : 112 , 5 inch~s Climbine ability: 30° (57~ ) s lope
Width of tru ck : 15 . 75 inche s Ground p~ea sur e : 14 . 4 lbs/ s q . in .
Type of t r a ck : Dry pin

Ra dius of action : 90 mil es on r ond3 ; 53 miles cros s-country .

Fue l cons~"!lption : Apprcx . 1 .5 mi/gal on roa ds ; . 62 mi/ga l cro os -count ry .
Fue l ca pa city : 85 ga lo
Speed : 28 mph on roads i 11 mph cross - cou ntry~

Engine : HL 120 T ~ Uaybc ch , 300 HP at 3000 r~ , 12 cylinders in V-block ,

gasoline , liquid cool ed , co~ pr o 3sion r a t i o 6 . 5 :1 .
Starter : Electric and ine rti a . El e ctrio ~l system : 24 vol t sta rting a~d
1 2 volt f or nor:nal running . I gnition - magnoto .
Transmi ssion : Synchro~e sh , 6 spe0ds f o rw~ rd , 1 r eve r se .
St e~ ring : Clutch bra ke .
Suspension : Torsion b9.r . Six r oad wheels and three r eturn r oll e rs ench
sid e .

Tur ret: Ha nd t r averse ,

Armor : Fr ont - 2 + . 8 i nche s ; Side - 1. 2 i nches . Turr et fr ont - 2 . 2~ } .8

i nches ; Turret side - 1. 2 i nche s .

Armament : One Flamethrower

Two 7 . 9:r.r.l MG 34
Fl amethrower fuel tanks stored in fighting compar t ment , th.:H·efore
no f ue l tra i ler . Flameth r ower i s mounted i n pl ace of main armament
a nd r e s embles Scm K'.vK 39 .

Re~ r ks 1 Spe cimen r ecovered f r om Tunis i n .

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 Figure 23. Panzerkampfwagen Ill Flamethrower tank, light.

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GERMAN MEDIUM T ANK:{See figure 24.)
PANZE RKAMPFWAGEN IV, AUSFUHRUNG F . . MIT 7. 5-CM KWKL/24. SD. KFZ. 16 1.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1941 {basic mode l 1937).

MANUFACTURER : Kr upp.

COMBAT WEIGHT: 24 .1 tons. CREW: 5.

LENGTH: 19. 4 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4 . 9 in .
WIDTH : 9.4ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 99.
HEIGHT: 8. 5 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 2 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15.75 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39 . 4 in .
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 1 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 1 38 .5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30o ( 57o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 11 lbs / sq . in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 78 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSU M PTION: Approximately 1 mi / gal on roads; . 6 mi / gal cross-country .
FUEL CAPACITY: 125 gal.
SPEED : 26 mph on roads; 18 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM M aybach , 300 HP at 3, 000 r pm . 12 cylinders in V-block ,
gasoline , liquid-cooled , compression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12- v olt lighting .
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , six
speeds forward , one rever s e. IGNITION: M agneto.
STEERING: Clut ch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight road wh eels e a ch side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic springs .
Four re tu rn rollers on each side.
TURRET: Hand and elect ric t raverse.
ARMOR: Front - 1. 2 + 1. 2 in. ; side - . 8 + . 8 in.; turret front - 1. 2 in.; turret side - . 8 in.
ARMAMENT : One 7. 5-cm KwK, caliber length 24.
Two 7.9-mm machine gun 34 {coaxial and bow) .
MUZZLE VELOCITY : l , 263ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOW AGE: Gun - 80 rds.
PROJ . WEIGH T {AP): 15 lb . M G - 2, 700 rds.

REMARKS: Used in Poland and F rance in 19 40 . Although the tank mounted a low velocity
gun , it wa s powerful enough to destroy all French tanks.

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PRnzar IV with short 7.5 em Gun
Empl oyment - Armor ed Division
Date or int r odu~tion - 1941 ( Basic model 1937)
J.!anuf!l.cturer - Krupp

Coi:tb'lt Wt. : 24ol tons Cr ew 1 5

Length : 19.4 ft. Pi tt~h of trackt 4o9 inches
'Nidth : 9.1 ft. Noo of track l inks : 99
Hei ght : 8 o 5 ft • Tr ench crossi~g abili ty : 7o2 f to
Ground cl earance : 15,75 inches Fording depth: 39.4 i nches
Tread centers : So l rt. Obstacle ability: 23 .5 inches
Ground c ontuc t : 138o5 inches Climbing abi l ity & 30° ( 5~) s l op~
Width or trs.ck: 15,75 inches Ground pressure : 11 lbs/sqo in.
Type of tra ck : Dry pin

Radius of action: 124 mi les on r oad3 ; 78 mil es cross country

Fuel consumption : Approx. 1 rni/gal on ro·lds ; o6 mi/gal cro!ls country
Fu el oapaoity : 125 gal
Speed : 26 mph on r oads ; 18 mph cross country

Engino : HL 120 TRM. Maybach, 3 00 RP at 3000 rpm, 12 cylinders in V blocki

snsoline, liqui d cooled, c ompression r atio 6.5:1.
St!l.rter : Electric and inertia. Electrical syst em - 24 volt starting ,
12 volt l i ehting . I g~i ti on - mAgneto .
Transmission: Synchromesh , 6 speed s forward, 1 reverse
Steering : Clut~h brake
Suspe~sion : Eight r ::ad whaels ea ch side s prung in pairs on qua rte r elliptic
springs. Four return roll ers each aideo

Turr et: Ha nd and el ectric traver se

Armor : Fr ont - 1. 2 {> 1 o2 inches ; Sid<3 - o8 ~ oS i nches o Turret front - l o2

inches , turret side - .8 inches
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Armament: One 7.5 ern K.-1K, caliber lene;t.h 24
T-.vo 7. 9 O!ll M!\chbe g'..ln 31 (c oa:<inl and bow )
Muz zl e velocity : 1263 ft/seo . Ammunition sto~age - G~~ - 8 0
Proj o Wt o (A P) - 15 l bs . MG - 2700

Remarks: Used in Poland and Franc e l 940o Although the tank mounted a
1-:>w velocity gun it was powerful e nough to des troy all French t an..'<:s o

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GERMAN MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 25.)
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN IV, AUSFUHRUNG F2, M IT 7.5-CM KWK 40 L / 43 SD. KFZ. 161 / 1.
PANZER IV WITH LONG 7 . 5-CM GUN.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942 (basi c model 1937) .
MANUFACTURER : Krupp .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 25 .8 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 19.4 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 9. 5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 99.
HEIGHT: 8.53ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 2 ft.
GROUND CLEARA NCE : 15.75 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39. 4 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 1 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 1 38 .5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15 . 75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 11.8 lbs / sq. in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 78 miles cross-count ry.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1 mi / gal on roads; . 6 mi/gal cross- country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 125 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads ; 10 mph cross -country.
ENGINE : HL 120 TRM Maybach , 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 12 cylinders in V -block ,
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, six speeds
forward , one r everse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight road wheels each side sprung in pai rs on quarter elliptic springs.
Four return rollers each side .
TURRET: Hand and electric traverse.
ARMOR : Front - 2 in. ; side - 1. 2 in. ; turret front -.2 in; turret side - . 8 in.
ARMAMENT: One 7. 5-cm KwK 40 , caliber length 43 (single baffle muzzle brake).
Two 7.9-mm MG 34 (coaxial and bow).
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 428ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 87 rds.
MG- 3, 150 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 15 lb.
REMARKS: Specimen recovered from Tunisia. More powerful gun than on Sherman.
Could destroy Sherman tank.

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German Medium Tank

• Panzerkampfwagen IV, AusfUhrung F2, mit 7.5 om KwK40 L/43

Panzer IV with long 7.5 em Gun
Employment - Armored Division
Date of introduction - 1942 (Basic model 1937)
Sd. Kfz. 161/1

Manufacturer - Krupp

Combat Wto~ 25o8 tons Crew : 5

Length : l9o4 fto Pitch of track : 4o9 i nches
Width: 9 o5 ft o Noo of track links : 99
Height: 8o53 ft. Trench crossing ability: 7o2ft.
Ground clearance: 15o75 inches Fording depth: 39o4 i nches
Tread centers: 8ol fto Obstacl e ability: 23o6 inches
Ground contact: 138o5 inches Climbing ability : 30° (57%) slope
Width of track~ 15.75 inches Ground preSS'.lre: 11 o8 lbs/aqo ino
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action: 124 miles on roads~ 78 miles cross country .

Fuel consumption: Approxo 1 mi/gal on roads; o6 mi/ga l cross country
Fuol capacityr 125 galo
Speed: ·25 mph on roads; 10 mph cross country

Engine: HL 120 TRM Maybuchg 300 HP at 3000 r pm g 12 cylinder in V blookP

gasoline, liquid cooled, compression ratio 6 o5 :1o
Starter: Electric and inertia o Electrica l sys t em - 24 volt startingQ
12 volt for norma l running. Ignition • magneto
Transmission: Synchromesh, 6 speeds forward, 1 reverse
Steering: Clutch brake
Suspension: Eight road wneels each side sprung in pairs on quarter
elliptic springs. Four return rollers each side.

Turret: Hand and electric traverse

Armor:. Front - 2 inches ; Side - lo2 incho Turret front - 2 inches ,

Turret side - .8 inch es .

Armament: One 7o5 em KwK 40, caliber length 43 (Single baffl~ muzz le brruce)
T'Ho 7o9 mm MG 34 (coaxial and bOY/)
Jluzz le velocity: 2428 ft/sec. .Arnmuni tion st·owage ~ Gun - 87
Proj. llt. (AP):- 15 lbs o MG - 3150

Remarkst Specimen recovered from Tunisiao More powerful gun than on

Sherman. Could destroy Sherman tanko

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GERMAN MEDIUM TANK: (See fi g u res 26 and 2 6a.)
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PANZERKAMPFWAGEN IV, AUSFUHRUNG H, MIT 7. 5-CM KWK 40 L/48. SD. KFZ. 16 1 / 2.
PANZER IV WITH LONG 7. 5- CM GUN.

EMPLOYMENT : Armored divisions.

DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Krupp .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 27. 6 tons. CREW: 5
LENGTH: 19 ft. (not incl. gun). PITCH OF T RACK: 4. 75 in.
WIDTH: 10. 8ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 99 .
HEIGHT: 8. 6 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7 . 7 f t .
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15.8 i n . FORDING DEPTH: 47 i n.
TREAD CENTERS : 8. 1 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23 . 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT : 138.5 i n. CLIMBING ABILITY : 30° (57%) slo pe .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15 . 75 in . GROUND PRESSURE : 12 . 6 lbs / s q . i n .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 78 mile s c ross-country .
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1 mi / gal on roads; . 6 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY : 125 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 10 mph cross-country .
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach , 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm , 12 cylinde rs in V-block ,
gasoline , liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6 . 5:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , type SSG
77 , six speeds forward , one r e verse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Clutc h brake.
SUSPENSION: E i ght road wheels e ach side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic springs .
Four return rollers each side.
TURRET : Hand and electric traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 3. 4 i n.; side - 1. 2 in . ; turret front - 2 in.; turret side - 1. 2 in .
ARMAMENT: One 7. 5 -cm KWK 40 , caliber length 4 8.
Two 7. 9-mm MG 34 (coaxial and bow).
MUZZLE VELOCITY : 2, 461 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 87 rds.
MG- 3, 150 rds.
PROJ . WEIGHT (AP): 15 lb.
REMARKS: Specimen from Normandy , France . One of the last of the Panzer IV series.
V ehicle is equipped with a n t i bazooka shield around turret and has brackets for
ha ngi n g anti bazooka ski rts at sid e.

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Panzorkampf\/agon IV, Ausfuhruug !1 1 mit 7 . 5cm E·.rE: 40 L/18 . Sd. Y.fz . l 6l/2.
Ranz e r IV with lo~~ 7 . 5cm gun .
Employment : Armored Divisions .
Dat e of introduction : 1 943.
Manufacturer : Krupp

C ombat~~ ~ 27.6 tons Cr ow· : 5

Lene;th : 1 9 ft . ( not i ncl. gun ) Pitch of t rack : 4.75 inches
i'lidth : 10 . 8 ft . No . of tr ack li r~s ~ 99
Hcight t 8.6 ft . Tronch cr ossing abil ity : 7. 7 ft.
Gr ound clear ance : 15. 8 inches Fording depth 1 47 inches
Trend centers : 8 . 1 f t . Obstn cle ability : 23 .6 inchoa
Ground c ontact : 1 38 . 5 inohea Climbing ability: 30° ( 57%) s lope
~idth of track : 15.75 i nches Ground pressure : 12 . 6 lb s/sq . i n .
Typo of track : Dry pin

Rad:i.u:; of action : 124 mil o a on r oa ds ; 78 miles cross - countr y .

Fu e l consu~ption : Ap~rox . 1 mi/ gal on roads ; ~6 ml / gal cross -c ount ry.
Fu el c a pa city : 125 ga l.
Speo d 1 · 25 mph 'on r o,\ds ; 10 mph cro ss - country .

Engi ne 1 HI.. 120 TR:i Mnybach , 300 RP at 3000 r pi!l , 12 cyli nder s i n V-bl ock>
ga s oline , liquid cool od , c ompr ess ion r at io 6 . 5 : 1.
Starter : El ectric and ine rt i~ . Elect rica l syst em : 24 volt st a rting,

·e 12 volt f or nor~a l running . I gniti on - magneto .

Transrai s sion : Sy:1chrc:c.ash , typs SSG 77 , 6 speeds for w~rd , l r eYe r ee .
Stee ri ng : Clutch brake .
Suspension : Eight roa d Ylheel s each side sp::-ung in pairs on quarter
elliptic springs . Four r etur:1 rollers oach side .

Turr et : Hand and electric trave rse .

Armor : Fr ont - 3 . 4 inches ; Sid e - 1 . 2 inches . Turret front - 2 inch es ;

Turret s ide - 1 . 2 inches .

Armame nt : One 7 . 5cm RwK 40 , ca liber l ength 48 .

Two 7 . S=m ~~G 34 ( ccaxie.l end bo·N )
Muzzle ve locity: 2451 f t/se c . Am.-:l:.mition sto·nage : Gun - 87 r ds
Proj . -;rt . (AP) : 15 lbs . MG - 3150 rd n .

RemRrks: Sp ec i ~e n fr eul Nor.nandy,. France , One of the l ast of the Panzer

IV series . Vehicle is equipped with ant i-b~zooka shield a rou nd
turr et and ha s brackets for hangi ng anti-bazooka ski rt s at side .

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Figure 26. Panzerkampfwagen IV tank ( 1943), medium.

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German Medium Tank

Pant: erkrunpfwagen IV., AusfUhrung H, mit 7 o5 em KwK 40 L/48 Sd o Kfzo 161/2

Panzer IV with long 7.5 em gun and experime ntal hydr nlic transmiss ion
Employment - Experimental (recovered fr om factory)
Date of intr oduction - 1945
Manufacturer -

Combat wt. : Approx . 26 tons Crew: 5

Length : 19.6 ft . Pitch of track : 4o75 inches
Width : 9 o4 ft • Noo of t rack links : 99
He ight: 8o6 fto Trench cross ing ability: 7.6 ft o
Ground clearance : 15o9 inches Fording ·a epth s 47 inches
Tr ead c enters : Sol ft o Obstacle ability : 23.6 inches
Ground contact : 141 i nches Climb ing abi lity: 30° (57%) slope
'Width of t r ack : 15o75 inches Ground pressur o : ll o7 l bs/sqo i no
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of notion : 124 miles on r oads ; 78 miles cross country

Fuel consumption : Approxo 1 mi /gnl on r oads ; o6 mi/gal cross country
Fuel capac ity: 125 gal
S peed ~ 25 mph on road s; 10 mph cross country

Engine : HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3000 r pm., 12 cylinder s i n V bl ock,

gasoline, liquid cooled; compre ssion r atio 6o5~ l o
Starter : Electric and iner tiao Electrica l system - 24 volt starting.,
12 vol t for normal runn i ngo I gniti on o magnetoo
Transmission : Experimenta l hydra lic
Stoer ing : Clutch brake
Suspension : Eight r oad wheel s each side sprung in pairs- on quarter elliptic
sprin gs . Four return r ollers each side.

Turret : Hand and electric traverse

Armor: Front: 3.4 inches ; Side - 1.2 inches. Turr et front - 2 inches J
Turret side - l o2 inche s .

Armament: One 7o5 em K,,.,K 40, caliber l ength 48

Two 7.9 nun MG 34 (c oaxial and bow )
Muzzle velocity: 246 1 f t/seo Ammunition sto'llage: Gun - 87
Proj . Wt. {AP) : 15 lbs l.IG - 31Q0

Remarks: lhis t ank with its exper i mental transmission was not used in
c omba t but was recover ed fr om a factory •

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GERMAN MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 27.)
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PANZERKAMPFWAGEN IV, AUSFUHRUNG H, MIT 7. 5-CM KWK 40 L/48 SD. KFZ. 161 /2 .
PANZER IV WITH LONG 7. 5-CM GUN AND EXPERIMENTAL HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION .
EMPLOYMENT: .Experimental (recovered from factory).
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1945.
COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 26 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 19 . 6 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 75 in.
WIDTH: 9 . 4 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 99.
HEIGHT: 8. 6 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15.9 in. FORDING DEPTH: 47 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8 . 1 ft . OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 144 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (570/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 11.7 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 78 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1 mi/gal on roads; . 6 m i/ gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 125 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads ; 10 mph cross - country.
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach , 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 12 cylinders in V-block, gasoline ,
liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6 . 5:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Experimental hydraulic.
IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight road wheels each side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic
springs. Four return roUe rs each side.
TURRET: Hand and electric traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 3. 4 in.; side - 1. 2 in.; turret front - 2 in. 1 turret side - 1. 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 7 . 5-cm KwK 40, caliber l ength 48.
Two 7. 9-mm MG 34 (coaxial and bow).
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2 , 461 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 87 ,rds.
MG- 3,l50rds.
· PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 15 lbl
REMARKS: This tank with its experimental transmission was not used in combat
but was recovered from a factory.
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Figure 27 . P anze rkampfwagen I V tank ( experimental hydrauli c transmission) , medium.

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Ge rman Heav-1 t ank

Panzerkrunpfwagen VI " Tiger" ., Au sfuhru ng EP 8o8 em KwK 369 Sdo Kfz. 181
Tiger t ank
Employment - Us ed in independ ant Army armored ba.t a llions
Date of introducti on - 1943
~anufacturer: Chass i s - Hensc~cl ; Turret - Krupp

Combat Wt . : 62o8 tons Crew: 5

Length ·: 20 . 75 ft o Pitch of track : 5 o4 i nches
Width : llo7 fto Noo of tr ack link s : 94
He i ght: 9 o5 ft o Tr ench cro ss ing ability: 7o6 ft o
Ground cl ea r ance: 18o5 inche s Fording depth: 47 inches (Some
Tread centers: 9o 3 fto models 13 f to)
Ground conta ct: 158 inches Obstac le ability : 31 inches
i'lidth of track: 28o5 inches Climbing a~ility : 35° ( 70fo) slope
Type of track : Dry pin Ground press ure : ll o3 lb s/ sqoino

Radi us of action: 73 miles on r oads; 42 miles cross country

Fue l consump tion: Approx o5 mi l es/e;a l on roa ds ; o3 mi/ga l cross country
Fue l caFac ity: 141 gal a
Speed : 23 mph on roads ; 12 mph c r oss country

Engine : HL 210 P45 Ma.ybach, 650 HP at 3000 rpm, 12 cylinders in V block,

gasoline, liquid cooled , compression r a tio 6oB : lo
Starter: Electric and ine rti a . Elect ric a l system - 24 volt sta r ting , 12
volt for norrr.al supplyo I gni tion - Magne to
Transmission : Olva r preselective P 8 spe eds f or wt1rd 7 1 reverse
Steering : Hensche l L 600 C r e6ene r at ive type (2 radii) , contr olled
diff e renti a lg hyd r a lic ope r atedo Wnee l co~trol but auxi li ary levers
providE:d .
Suspensi on : Torsi on baro Eight st a tions per sid~ each having triple ove r •
l appi!!g and int erleaved ls.r ge r oad wheels i ndependent ly s pnwg on
tors ion barso

Turret: Hand a nd hydralic traverse

Arreor : Front - 4 inches~ Side - 3ol5 incheso Turret front - 4 inches i

Turret side - 3o2 inches

Armament : Ons 8oS em K~K 36P oa l i bor length 56

Two 7o9 mm MG 34 (c oax ial and bow)
~uz z le velocity - 2559 ft/sec Ammunition stowage .. Gun ~ 92
Proj o Wto (AP): 22.05 lbs . MG - 3920

Remarksr Specimen f r om Tunisia

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GERMAN HEAVY TANK: (See figure 28.)
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN VI "TIGER," AUSFUHRUNG E, 8. 8 CM KWK 36, SD, KFZ. 181.
TIGER TANK.
EMPLOYMENT: Used in independent Army armored battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Chassis - Henschel; turret - Krupp.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 62.8 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 20. 75 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 4 in.
WIDTH: 11. 7 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 94.
HEIGHT: 9.5 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 18.5 in. FORDING DEPTH: 47 in. (some models 13 f~.

TREAD CENT ERS: 9. 3ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 31 in.

GROUND CONTACT: 158 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 35° (70%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 28.5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 11. 3 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 73 miles on roads; 42 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION : Approximately . 5 mi/ga l on roads; . 3 mi/gal cros s -country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 141 gal.
SPEED: 2 3 mph on roads; 12 mph cross-country.
ENGINE : HL 210 P45 Maybach , 650 HP at 3,000 rpm , 12 c ylinders in V-bloc k ,
gasoline, liquid- cooled, compression ratio 6. 8:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting ,
12-volt for normal supply.
TRANSMISSION: Olvar preselective , eight
speeds forward, one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Henschel L 600 C regenerative
type (2 radii). controlled , differential ,
hydraulic operated. Wheel control with
auxiliary levers provided.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar. Eight stations per side, each having triple over-
lapping and interleaved large road wheels independently sprung on torsion bars.
TURRET: Hand and hydraulic traverse.
-- ARMOR : Front - 4 in. ; s ide - 3. 15 in.; turret front - 4 in.; turret side - 3. 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 8. 8-cm KwK 36, cali ber length 56.
Two 7.9-mm M G 34 (coaxial and bow).
• MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2 , 559ft / s e c. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : G~- 92 rds .
MG - 3, 9 20 rds .
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 22.05 lb.
REMARKS : Specimen from T unisia .
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Panzerkampfwagen "Po.nth-:l r" , Ausfuhrung A , 7 . 5co KwK 42 . Sd . Kfz . 171 o

Panther tank
&nployment : Armored Division .
Dnte of Introduction : Early 1943 (n f ew produced l ate 1942) .
Manuf actu<er : }.!.A . ~1 . , Augs burg .

Combat vrt : 50 . 2 tons Cre·fl' : 5

Length : 22 . 6 ft . Pitch of track : 5. 9 inches
Width : 10.8 f t . No . of track l i r~s : 87
He ight : 9 . 7 f t . Tr ench crossing abi lity : 6 . 25 ft .
Gr ound cl earance : 21 . 2 i nches Fording depth : 67 inches
Tr end CP. nters : 8 .6 ft . Obot a cle ability : 35 . 4 inchoa
Gr ound c ontact: 154 inche s Cl imbing abi l ity : ~so (7C%) s lope
Width o~ track : 26 inches Ground pressure : 12 . 5 l bs/sq . i n .
Type of tr ack : Dry pin

Radiu s of action : 124 mi l es on roads ; 62 milos cross - country .

Fue l consumption : .67 ni/ga l o~ r oads ; . 34 mi / ga l cross-country .
Fu e l capacity: 193 gal s . i n fi ve t nnkn .
Speed : 29 mph on roa ds ; 16 ··1 9 mph cr oss -c ountry ( One oou r ce state s 31 mph
ms.x . ) •

Engine : HL 230 P 30 ~.!..<~.ybnch , 700 HP at 3000 q ;n , 12 cyli nde r s in V-blocl::,

gasoline , liqu.id cooled , co:npressi on r nt io 6 . 8 :1.
Sta r ter : Electric nnd ine rtia . Electrical system : 24 volt st n rtin~ ,
12 vol t for normal supply . I gnition - maguo to .
'fra!'lsmiss io:l: Synchro:!lesh , 7 S?eeds foniard , 1 rever se .
Steciring : Di s continuous r egene r a tive type giving one r adius of turn for
e a ch gear engaged .
Suspension : Eight sta tions por side , e a ch ~ onsis tin g of t «o l a r ge r oed
wheel s i ndependent ly sprung on t wo torsion bar s conne cted in s er i es "
Wr~.ee ls overlapped and inte rleaved . One sma ll r eturn roll e r behind
sprocket.

Turret : Hand aud hydra lic trnve rso .

Armor : Fr ont - 3.2 i nches at 55° ; Side - 1. 6 inches at 40° .

Tun et fro nt - 4 . 3 inchos ; Tu rr et s ide - 1 . 8 inche s .

Arma."!lent : One 7 . 5:::m KwK 42 , calibe r l ength 70 .

Two 7 . 9rr.m MG 31 (c ouxia. l and bow) .
1!uzzle Vdlocity : 3056 ft/sec . Ammuniti ~n stowage : Gun - 79 r ds
Proj . wt . ( AP) : 1 5 l bs . !.!G - 4500 r ds

Remarks : Ea rli e r ve rsion t ha n the Mod e l G. · Ha s sli ghtly diffe rent gun
mnnt l et , ha s dr ive r ' s ve:·sion ha tch in fr ont , and a rmor pl ate
att ached to r ear hull section to protect fuel t a nks . Spec i men f r om
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 GERMAN HEAVY TANK: (See figure 29.)
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN "PANTHER, 11
AUSFUHRUNG A, 7. S-CM KWK 42. SD. KFZ. 171.
PANTHER TANK.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION : Early 1943 (a few produced late 1942) .
MANUFACTURER : M.A. N., Augsburg.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 50.2 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 22 . 6ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 9 in .
• WIDTH: 10. 8 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 87.
HEIGHT: 9. 7ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 25 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 21. 2 in. FORDING DEPTH: 67 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 6ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 35.4 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 154 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 35° (70%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 26 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12.5 lbs /sq . in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 62 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION : . 67 mi /gal on roads; . 34 mi / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 19 3 gal. in five tanks .
SPEED: 29 mph on roads; 16-19 mph cross-country.(One source states 34 mph max.)
ENGINE: HL 230 P 30 Maybach , 700 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 12 cylinders in V-block,
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compress ion ratio 6. 8:1.
STARTER: Electric and ine r tia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt for normal supply.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, seven
speeds forward , one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto .
STEERING: Discontinuous regenerative type giving one radius of turn for each gear engaged.
SUSPENSION: Eight stations per side , each consisting of two large road wheels
independently sprung on two tors ion bars connected in series. Wheels overlapped
and interleaved. One small return roller behind sprocket .
TURRET: Hand and hydraulic traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 3. 2 in. at 55°; side - 1. 6 iri. at 40° ; tu r ret front - 4. 3 in.; turret side
- 1. 8 in.
ARMAMENT : One 7. S-cm KwK 42, caliber length 70 .
Two 7. 9 - mm MG 34 (coaxial and bow).
MUZZLE VELOCITY : 3 , 066 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 79 rds.
MG - 4 , 500 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP) : 15 lb.
REMARKS: Earlier version than the model G, but later than modelS. Has slightly different
gun mantlet , has driver 's vision hatch in front , and armor plate attached to rear hull
section to protect fuel tanks. Specimen from Italy.

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GERMAN Heavy Tank

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Panzerkampfwugen 11 Panthe r", Ausfuhrung G~ 7o5 em KwK 42o Sdo Kfzo 17lo
Panther tank
Employment - Armored Divisiono
Date of Introduction ... Early 1943 (a f ew produced l ate 1942)
Manufacturer - MoAoN•p A~gsburgo

Combat Ylto g 50o2 tons Crew! 5

Length: 22o6 fto Pitch of track: 5o9 i nches
Width: llo2 fto Noo of track links : 87
Height: 9.7 f to Trench cross ing ability : 6.25 f to
Ground clearance: 21.2 inches Fording depth : 67 inches
Tread centers : 8o4 ft o Obstacle ability : 35o4 inchos
Ground contact :· 154 inches Climbing ability : 350 (70%) slope
Width of track: 26 inch es Ground pres3ure : 12o5 lbs/sq. ino
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of Action: 124 mi l es on r oads ; 62 miles cross -country.

Fuel consumption: o67 mi/ga l on r oads ; o34 mi/gal cross-countryo
Fuel capacity: 193 ga l s in five t anks
Speed: '29 mph on r oads; 16-19 mph cross-country. (One source state s 34 mph
mnxo)

Engine: 230 P 30 Maybach , 700 HP at 3000 rpm, 12 cylinder in V-bloc kP

HL
gasoline, liquid cooled, compression r atio GoS:l.
Starter : Electric and inertiae Elect r ical system - 24 volt startingp
12 volt f or normal supply. Ignition - magnetoo
Transmission : Synchromesh, 7. speeds forward, 1 r everseo
Steering: ·Discontinuous r egenerative type giving one r adius of turn f or
each gear engagedo ·
Suspensi on: Eight stations pe r side , each consisting of two l arge r oad
wheels i ndependentl y sprung on two tor sion bars connected in serieso
Wheels overlapped and interleavedo One small return rollor behind
sprocket.

Turret : Hand and hydralic traverse

Armor: Front - 3.2 inches at 55°; Side - 2 inches at 30°

Turret front - 4o3 inches ; turret side - l oS inches

Armament : One 7o5 ern KwK 42• caliber l ength 70

Two 7.9 mm MG 34 (coaxial and bow}
Muzzle velocity : 3066 ft/sec . Ammunition Stowage: Gun - 79 rd s
Pro j • Wt • (A P) : 15 1 b s • MG - 4500 rda

Specimen from Franceo The Panther was the best of the German tanks.,
superi or in fire power and mobility to all Allied tanks.

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GERMAN HEAVY TANK: (See figure 30.)
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PANZERKAMPFWAGEN "PANTHER, " AUSFUHRUNG G, 7.5-CM KWK 42. SD. KFZ. 17~

PANTHER TANK. ('-!T1'fi Cj )-

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EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.

DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Early 1943 ( a few produced late 1942).
MANUFACTURER: M.A. N., Augsburg.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 50. 2 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH : 22. 6 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 9 in.
WIDTH: 11. 2 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 87.
HEIGHT: 9. 7 ft . TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 25 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 21. 2 in. FORDING DEPTH: 67 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 6ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 35. 4 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 154 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 35° (70%) slope .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 26 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12.5 lbs /sq. in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 62 miles cro ss- count ry.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 67 mi / gal on roads ; . 34 mi / gal cross - country.
FUE'L CAPACITY: 19 3 gal. in five tanks.
SPEED: 29 mph on roads; 16-19 mph cross-country. One source states 34 mph
max.
ENGINE: HL 230 P 30 Maybach, 700 HP at 3, 000 rpm , 12 cylinders in V-block,
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 8:1.
STARTER: Electri c and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt . s ta rting,
12-volt for normal supply
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , seven
speeds forward, one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Discontinuous reg\merative type giving one radius of turn for each gear engaged.
SUSPENSION: Eight stations per side, each consisting of two large road wheels independently
sprung on two torsion bars connected in series . Wheels overlapped and interleaved.
One small return roller behind sprocket.
TURRET: Hand and hydraulic traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 3. 2 in. at 55°; side - 2 in. at 30~ turret front- 4. 3 in.; tufret side
- 1. 8 in.
ARMAMENT: One 7. 5-cm KwK 42 , caliber length 70.
Two 7. 9-mm MG 34 (coaxial and bow).
M UZZLE VELOCITY: 3, 066 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOW AGE: Gun - 79 rds.
MG- 4 , 500 rds.
P .R OJ. WEIGHT (AP): 15lb.
REMARKS: Specimen from France. The Panther was the best of the German tanks, superior
in fire power and mobility to all Allied tanks.

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 Figure 30. P anzerkampfwagen V tank \Panther), modified.

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German Heavy tank

Panzerkampf\vagen "Tiger" , Aus.f\ihrung B, 8 o8 em K·.vK 43o Sd o Kfz. 182

King Tiger tank
Employment - Used in ind ependent Army armored batallions
Date of introduction - 1944
Manufacturer - Henschel

Comb a t~~.: 75 tons ( 76.9 ·.vi th pro.':"'.:_. :.' Crew t 5

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Lengtht 23o8 fto Pitch of track : 5o9 inches

Width: 12 . 2 ft. noo of track links : 90 (45 double shoes )
Height: 10o2 fto Trench crossing ability : 9.85 fto
Ground clearance: 19o3 inches Fording depth : 64 inches
Tread centers: 9 . 25 fto Obstacle ability : 33o5 inch es
ground oontaot : 170 inches Climbing ability : 35° {70%) slope
Width of track: 32 inches Ground pressure : l3o7 lbs/s qo ino
Type of track : Dry, double pin

Radius of action : 106 miles on roads; 75 mil es cross country

Fuel consumption: Approxo .47 mi/gal on roads; .14 mi/gal cross country
Fuel capacity: 228 gal in four tanks
Speed: 26 mph on roads; 9-12 mph cross country

Engine : HL 230 P30 Maybach , 700 HP at 3000 r pm, 12 cylinde r s in V block,

gasoline, l iquid cooled , compression ratio 6 . 8il
Starter: Electric and inertia. Electrical system - 24 volt starting, 12
volt for normal supplyo I gnition - magneto
Transmission : 01 var preselecti ve ,. 8 speeds forward, 4 :reverse
Steering: Regenerative controlled differential - 2 radii of turn.
Hydralically operated. ~neel control but auxiliary l evers provided.
Suspens ion: lione stations each side, each having 2 l arge diameters ·
r es ilient r oad wheels independently sprung on torsion bars. lllieels
overlapped, no r eturn roll ers . ·

Turret: Hand and hydralic traverse

Armor: Front - 5.9 inches at 60° ; Side - 3o2 inches at 25°. Turret front c

7.3 i nches ; Turret side - 3o2 at 21°

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Armament : One 8 .a em KwK 43 , o aliber length 71
Two 7o9 mm UQ 34 (coaxial and AA)
MUzz l e velocity: 3281 ft/sec Ammunition stowage : Gun- 84
Proj. Utoa (AP) 22o4 l bs . JdG - 4800

Remarks: Specimen from Luxenburge This tank was too heavy and under-
power ed . The gun hovrever was excellent and would penetrate 9o4 inches at
100 yds at 0°o

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GERMAN HEAVY TANK: (See figure 31.)
PANZERKAMPFWAGEN " TIGER, " AUSFUHRUNG B, 8. 8- CM KWK 43 . SD, KFZ. 182.
KING TIGER TANK.
EMPLOYMENT: Used in independent Army armored battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1944.
MANUFACTURER: Henschel.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 75 tons (76. 9 with pro- CREW: 5.
duction turret).
PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 9 in .
LENGTH: 23.8 ft.
NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 90 ( 4 5 double
WIDTH: 12. 2 ft. shoes).
HEIGHT : 10. 2ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 9. 85ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 19.3 in. FORDING DEPTH: 64 in.
TREAD CENTERS : 9. 25ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 33.5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 170 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 35° (701o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 32 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 13.7 lbs/sq in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry double pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 106 miles on roads; 75 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately. 47 mi/gal on roads; . 14 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 228 gal.in four tanks.
SPEED : 26 mph on roads; 9-12 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: HL 230 P30 Maybach, 700 HP at 3, 000 rpm , 12 cylinders in V-block ,
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 8:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12- volt for normal supply.
TRANSMISSION: Olvar preselective,
eight speeds forward, four reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Regenerative contro lled differential two radii of turn.
Hydraulically operated . Wheel control but auxiliary levers provided.
NINE
SUSPENSION: • stations on each side, each having two large diameter , resilient
road wheels, independently sprung on torsion bars. Wheels overlapped, no return
rollers.
TURRET: Hand and hydraulic traverse .
ARMOR: Front - 5.9 in. at 50 °; side- 3.2 in. at 25°. turret front- 7 . 3 in.; turret
side- 3. 2 a t 21°.
ARMAMENT: One 8 . 8-cm KwK 43 , caliber length 71.
Two 7.9-mm MG 34 (coaxial and AA).
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 3, 281 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 84 rds.
MG- 4 , 800 r ds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 22. 4 lb.
REMARKS: Specimen from Luxemburg. This tank was too heavy and underpowered. The
gun,however,was excellent and would penetrate 9.4 inches at 100 yards at 0°.

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GER:.!AH Tank Destroye r

• 4 . 7cm Pa.k (t) (Sfl) t-. uf Pz!\pfw I Ausf . B.

4 . 7cm Czech Anti - t ank gun on Pnr..:er I chass i s .
Employment : Ta:::tk destroyer battalions .
Date of introduction : Lato 1939 .
Sd , Kft . 101.

Manufacture r: Al kett .

Combat wt : 8 . 4 tons Cr ew : 3
Length, 14 . 5 ft . Pitch of track: 3 . 6 inches
~'lidth: s.s ft . No . of tr a~k li nks : 100
Height: 7. 3 ft . Trench ct·ossing ability : 4 . 5 ft .
Ground cl earance : 11 . 6 i nche3 Fording d e pth : 23.6 in~hes
Tread cent or s : 5 . 5 ft. Obat!'\cle a.bili ty : 14 ol1 inches
Ground contact : 9~ . 5 inch es Climbing ability: 30° (57%) s lope
Width of track : ll inche s Ground pres sur e : 8. 1 lb s/ sq. in.
Type. of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : 87 mil es on roa ds ; 59 mil es cross-country .

Fuel con sumpt ion : Approx . 2 . ?. mi/gal on r onda ; l. 5 mi/ga l cr oss -oountry o
Fuel capacity: 39 ga l.
S po ~ d : 25 mph on roa ds ,

Engine : NL 38 TR _May bach , 100 HP Rt 3000 r pm , 6 cylind e rs in-li ne ,

gasoli ne , liquid co ol ed , co:npres s ion ratio 6 . 7:1 .
St!'\rtor : Ha nd and el ectric . Elect rical system : 1 2 volt . I gnition -
magneto .
Transmission : Aphon FG3l with synchromesh arrangement , 5 speeds fo r.-19. r.:! ,
l r everse .
Steering : Clutch br ake .
Suspens ion: Five r oad wheels each side . Front road ·.vhe el e.ttached to
nrm working S.(;ainst c oil spring . Re!ila ining r oad ;vheels sprung in
pairs with one quarter el li?tic spring per pair .

Turret : none

Armor : Fr ont - . 51 inch ; Side - . 51 inch.

Armaoe nt : Ono 4 . 7c:n Anti -t ank Gu~ (Cz ech) , caliber l ength 43 .
Elevation : - 8° to ~12° t~ztle veloc i ty {AP): 2540 ft/seco
Travers e : ! 150 Max. r ange (HE): 5687 yd s ~
Proj . ·~rt . (AP) : 3.? l bs . Am.'tlunit i on stowage: 86 r dso

Remarks : _Spe cime n fro~ Tunis •

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GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 32.)
4. 7-CM PAK (T) (SFl) AUF PZKPFW I AUSF. B SD. KFZ. 101.
4 . 7-CM CZECH ANTITANK GUN ON PANZER I CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Tank destroyer battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Late 19 39.
MANUFACTURER: Alkett.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 8. 4 tons. CRE W: 3.
LENGTH: 14. 5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 3. 6 in.
WIDTH: 6. 6 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 100.
HEIGHT: 7. 3ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 4 . 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 11. 6 i n. FORDING DEPTH: 23. 6 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 5 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 14. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 94. 5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 300 ( 57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 1 lbs / sq. in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION : 87 miles on roads; 59 miles cross - cou n try.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 2. 2 mi / gal on roads; 1. 5 mi / gal cross - country.
FUEL C AP A CITY: 39 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads.
ENGINE: NL 38 TR Maybach, 100 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 6 cylinders in-line, gasoline,
liquid-cooled, comp res sion ratio 6. 7:1.
STARTER: Hand and electric . ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Aphon FG 31 with synchro- IGNITION: Magneto .
mesh arrangement , five speeds for-
ward, one reve rse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Five road wheels each side. Front road wheel attached to arm working
against coil spring. Remaining road wheels sprung in pairs with one quarter
elliptic spring per pair.
TURRET: None .
ARMOR: Front- . 51 in.; side - . 51 in.
ARMAMENT: One 4 . 7-cm antitank gun (Czech), caliber l ength 43.
ELEVATION: -8° to +12°. MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP): 2, 540ft/ sec.
TRAVERSE: + 15° . MAXIMUM RANGE (HE) : 5 , 687 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP) : 3. 7 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 86 rds.
REMARKS: Spec imen from Tunis.

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 Figure 32. Tank destroyer (47-cm Czech gun), on PzKw I chassis.

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Ger.m.un Tank Destroyer

7.62 em Pak 36 (r) auf Panzerjager 38 (t)o Sdo Kfzo 139

7o62 em AT gun on Czech 38 chassis
Employment - Motorized units
Date of introduction - October 1941
Manufacturer- Cha ssis·by Skoda Works , Pilson

Combat Yltot llo6 tons Crew:- 4

Length: 15 ft. Pitch of track : 4o1 inches
Width l 7 fto Noo of track 1inks t 93
Height: Sol fto Trench crossing ability: 4ft.
Ground cl earance: 15 o8 inches Fordi ng depth: 3lo5 inches
Tread centers: 5.9 fto Obstacle ability: 3lo5 inches
Ground contact: 102o 75 inches Climbing abilitya 37° (75%) slope
Width of track: 1lo5 inches Ground pressure: 9o8 1ba/sqo ino
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action: 155 mi les on roads; 100 miles cross country

Fuel consumption: 3 mi/gal on roads; 2 mi/gal on cross country
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Fuel capacity: 58 gal
Speed: 26 mph on road s ; 11 mph cross country

Engine: Praeag 4 cycle, 6 cylinders, in lineg gasoline, 125 BP (later

model 140 HP), Compression ratio 1:6 o2 , liquid cooled.
Starter: Hand and electrico Electrical system - 12 volto I gnition -
Magneto
Transmi'ssion : Praga-Wilson planet~ry gear ::.~ypeo 5 speeds fon7ard, 1 reverse
Steering: Clutch brake
Suspension : Four road wheels on t•·•o bogies with half eliptic springs.

Turret:

Armor: Front - 2 inches; Sides - o79 inch

Armament: 7o62 em Bak 36 (r), Caliber length Slol

One 7o9 MG 37 (t)
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Elevatl on: c6 to o-16 ° Muzzle velocity: 2330 ft/sec (AP)
Traverse: 50° Yaxo range: 8300 yds; (HE)
Proj. Wt.: 16 o8 lbs. (AP) Ammunition stowage Gun - 30 rds
14G - 1500 rds

Remarks: This vehicle is a Czech Model 38 tank chassis mounting a Soviet

7.62 om Gun Modo 36 which was rechambered to take . the German Pak 40 cartridge
case and fitt ed with a muzzle brake o As such the gun was called Pak 36 (r)
by the Germans o This vehicle was rso::>vored · after the battle of Alemein in
Egypto. In action it was good enough to cause considerable damage to Allied
units since its gun was more po·;,erful than the 7.5, then n.ew, and on the
Sherman tankso

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GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 33. )
7. 62-CM PAK 36 (R) AUF PANZERJAGER 38 (T).
.. SD. KFZ. 139 .
7 . 62-CM AT GUN ON CZECH 38 CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Motorized units.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: October 1941.
MANUFACTURER: Chassis by Skoda Works, Fils en.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 11.6 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 15 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 1 in.
WIDTH: 7ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 9 3.
HEIGHT: 8. 1 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 4ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 . 8 in. FORDING DEPTH: 31. 5 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 31. 5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 102.75 m. CLIMBING ABILITY: 37° (75%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11 . 5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 9. 8 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 155 miles on roads; 100 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 3 mi / gal on roads; 2 mi / gal on cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 58 gal.
SPEED: 26 mph on roads; 11 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Fraga, 4 cycle , 6 cylinders, in-line, gasoline, 125 HP (later model
140 HP) , compression ratio 1:6. 2, liquid~cooled.
STARTER: Hand and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Fraga- Wilson planetary IGNITION: Magneto.
gear type. Five speeds forward, one
reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Four road wheels on two bogies with half elliptic springs.
ARMOR: Front - 2 in.; sides - . 79 in.
ARMAMENT: 7. 62- em Pak 36 ( r) , caliber length 51 . 1.
One 7. 9 MG 37 (t).
ELEVATION: -6° to +16°. MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 330 ft / sec (AP).
TRAVERSE: 50° MAX. RANGE: 8, 300 yd. (HE).
PROJ. WEIGHT: 16.8lb. (AP). AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 30 rds.
MG - 1 , 500 rds.
REMARKS: This vehicle is a Czech model 38 tank chassis mounting a Soviet 7. 62-cm gun
model 36 which was rechambered to take the German pak 40 cartridge case and fitted
with a muzzle brake. As such, the gun was called pak 36 ( r) by the Germans. This
veJ:·ticle was recovered after the Battle of Alemein in Egypt. In action i t was good
enough to cause considerable damage to Allied units since its gun was more powerful
than the 7 5 , then new, and on the Sherman tanks.

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Figure 33. Tank destroyer (7. 62-cm Russi a n AT gun), on Cze ch T38 c hassis, Pz Jag 38 .

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7 . 5cm Pak 40/3 cuf S:'l. 38, "t:ard e r 38 (t)" . Sd. Kfz. , 1 38 .
7 . Scm Anti-tank gun <::0 on Czech 38 cha ss:i.s, Marten . Model H.
Employment : Armor€1d I nfantry a nd tank destroye r uni ts .
Date of int~oduc ticn: June 1942
}~nufactu rer : C. K. D.

Co:nbf\t wt : Approx . 11 . 6 tons Cr ew : 4

Length : 14 . 9 ft . Pitch of track : 4 . 2 5 inches
Width I 6 • 9 ft . No . of tr ack links : 93
Hei ght : 8 ft . Trench cros s ing ability : 4 . 3 f t .
Ground cle aranc ~ : 16 inches Fording depth : 35 i nches
Tread centers: 5 . 9 ft . Obstacl e ability: 33 inches
Gr ound contact: 102 . 75 inches Cl imb ing abi lity : 30° (57fo ) slope
Width of tr!:lck : 12 . 25 inche s Gr·ound pressure : approx . 9 . 8 l bs/ 3qo i Do
( shoe ll . 5 inches )
Ty pe of t r ack 1 Dry pin .

Radius of action: Approx . 124 mil es on r onda ; 87 mi l es cr ossacountry o

Fue l consuopt ion : 2 . 1 mi/gal on road s ; 1.5 mi/gal cross -count ry .
Fue l capa city : 58 t;al .
Speod : 29 ~ph on roads ; l l - 12 mph cr os s - cou ntryo

Engine : Pr-aga t ype AC , 150 HP at 2 600 r po , 6 cyli ncl or , i n line , ge.solln o p

li qu i d cool ed .
Starter : Hand and elect r i c . El e ct r ical system : 12 volt . I gnition -
magneto .
Tr ansmiss ion : EPA. CV/TNnP . Preselector . Five speeds f or wa rd , l r eve r coo
Steering : Cl utch brako 1 t wo speeds .
Su spension : Four r oad wheels on t wo bogi es ;vi t h hal f a ll iptic spri ngs on
oach si de .

Tur r et : none .

Aroor : Fr ont - 2 inches ; Side - . 63 inches ; Superst r uctc r e - . 63 i nches .

Armanent : One 7 . Scm Pak 40 , ca liber l ength 46 .

El evat i on : -1 0° t o ,.20° Uutz l e v el ocity (A P) : 2461 f t / se c .
Trave r se : ! 30° Max . r ange ( HE ) : 8421 ydo .
Pr o j . ....rt • ( A P) : 15 1 b s • Ammuni t ion stownge :

Remar ks :

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 GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 34.)
7. 5-CM PAK 40 / 3 AUF SF1.38, "MARDER 38(T)." SD. KFZ. 138 .
I 7. 5-CM ANTITANK GUN 40 ON CZECH 38 CHASSIS. MARTEN. MODEL H.
EMPLOYMENT: Armo red infantry and tank destroyer units.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: June 1942.
MANUFACTURER: C. K . D .
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COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 11.6 tons. CREW: 4 .
LENGTH: 14.9 ft . PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 25 in.
WIDTH: 6. 9ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 9 3.
HEIGHT: 8ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 4. 3ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16 in. FORDING DEPTH: 35 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 33 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 102.75 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° {57o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 12. 25 in . {shoe ll. 5 in.). GROUND PRESSURE: Approximately 9. 8lbs / sq.
in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: Approximately 124 miles on roads; 87 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 2. 1 mi / gal on roads; l. 5 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 58 gal.

t SPEED: 29 mph on roads; 11- 12 mph cross-country.

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ENGINE: Praga type AC, 150 HP at 2, 600 rpm, 6 cylinders, in-line, gasoline ,
liquid-cooled.
STARTER: Hand and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: EPA. CV /TNHP . IGNITION: Magneto.
Preselector. F ive speeds forward, one
reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake, two speeds.
SUSPENSION: Four road wheels on two bogies w ith half elliptic springs on each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR : Front - 2 in . ; side - . 63 in.; superstructure - . 63 in.
ARMAMENT: One 7. 5-cm Pak 40 , caliber length 46.
ELEVATION: -10° to +20°. MUZZLE VELOCITY {AP): 2 , 461 ft /sec.
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TRAVERSE: +30 . MAX. RANGE (HE) : 8, 421 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP) : 15 lb.
REMARKS: Also called Pz Jag 38 fi.ir 7. 5- em Pak 40 I 3.

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G ~An Tank Destroyer

• 7. 5cm Pa.k 40/3 nu£ Sfl . 38 1 " ~arde r 38 ( t )". Sd. Kfz . 138 .
7 . Scm Ant i-tank gun 40 on C.tech 38 ch~s:> is . "Marten" . Mode l H.
Employment: Armored Infantry and To.nk Destroyer units.
Date of introduction : l!arch 1913 .
Manufacturer : C. Y. . ~ .

Combat wt : Appr ox. 11 . 6 tons Crew : 4

Length : 16 .4 ft . Pitch of tr ack : 4o25 inches
Width : 7.1 ft . No. of track li nks : 93
Hel. ght: 8 . 25 ft . Trench cross ing ab ility : 4.3 fto
Ground clear ance : 15 . a inches Fordi ng dept h : 35 inches
Tread centers : 5.9 ft . Obst ac l e ability: 33 inchos
Ground contact: 102.75 inches Climbing ability : 300 (57~ ) slope
(shoe 11 . 5 i nches ) Ground pressure : approx . 9 . 8 1bs/ aqo i no
Width of tra ck : 12 . 25 inches
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action: appro;c , 124 mil es on roads i 87 miles cross - country .

Fuel consumpt i on : 2 . 1 mi/gal on r oads ; 1. Smi/g;al cr·oss -country.
Fuel capa city: 58 gal .
Speed : 29 mph on roads ; ll-l 2mph cross-country.

Engine 1 Praga type AC 1 150 HP at 2600 r pn , 6 cylinder 1 in line 1 gasoline 1

liquid cool ed .
Startor : Hand and electric . El ectrical system : 12 vol t . I gnition-
magnoto .
Transmission : EPA . CV/TNRP. Pros elector . Five speeds forward , 1 rove :- ae .
Steering : Clutch brake . ~~o speeds .
Suspensio:1 : Four road \:heels on two bo~ies with half elliptic sprin gs on
each side .

Turret : none .

Armor: Front - . 88 inch; Side - . 56 inch ; Su pe rstructure - . 38 incho

Arlll8.ment: One 7. Scm Pak 40 , calibe r l ength 46 .

Elevation: - 10° to +2 0° ~utz1e velocity (AP) : 2461 ft/seo .
Traverse : t 3oo }lax . range (HE): 8421 yds.
Proj . 9ft (AP): 15 lbs . A.'n munit ioo stowage : Gun - 41 r ds .

Remarks : Captured in Tunisia .

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 GERMAN TANK DESTROYER : (See figure 35.)
7. 5- CM PAK 40 / 3 AUF SFl. 38, " MARDER 38 (T). " SD. KFZ. 138 .
7. 5-CM ANTITANK GUN 40 ON C Z ECH 38 CHASSIS. "MARTEN ." MODEL M.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored infantry and tank destroyer units.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: March 1943.
MANUFACTURER: C. K. D .
• COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 11.6 tons. CREW : 4.
LENGTH: 16 . 4 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 25 in.
WIDTH: 7. 1 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 9 3.
HEIGHT: 8 . 25 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 4. 3ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 . 8 in. FORDING DEPTH: 35 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5 . 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 33 in .
GROUND CONTACT: 102.75 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57o/o) slope.
(shoe 11. 5 in.).
GROUND PRESSURE : Approximately 9. 8
WIDTH OF TRACK: 12.25 in. lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: Approximately 124 miles on roads; 87 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 2 . 1 mi/ gal on roads; 1. 5 mi/ gal cross- country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 58 gal.
SPEED: 29 mph on roads; 11-12 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Fraga type AC , 150 HP at 2, 600 rpm , 6 cylinders , in-line, gasoline,
liquid-cooled.
STARTER: Hand and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt .
TRANSMISSION: EPA. CV/ TNHP. IGNITION: Magneto.
Pre selector. F ive speeds forward ,
one rev erse .
STEERING : Clutch brake. Two speeds.
SUSPENSION: Four road w heels on two bogies with half elliptic springs on each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - . 88 in.; side - . 56 in.; superstructure - . 38 in.
ARMAMENT: One 7. S-cm Pak 40, caliber length 46.
ELEVATION : -10° to +20°. MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP): 2 , 461 ft / sec.
TRAVERSE: +30°. MAX. RANGE (HE): 8,421 yd .
PROJ. WEIGHT(AP) : lSlb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun -41 rds.
REMARKS : Captured in Tunisia.

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Figure 35. Tank destroyer (7. 5-cm SP/AT, Pak 40) , on Czech 38 chassis, new version.

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GER1.1AN Sel f-pr opelled Ho·,;itzcr

Geschi.itzwaecn -L orr ainc - fi.ir l 5:;:n :; . F' . H. 13 . Sd. Kfz . 1 35/1 .

l5co Ho·.; , 13 on Frenc h Lo1·re.ine chass i s .
Employment : J..r:norsd artillery b!ltt a li on of arrJored divi s io!"ls .
Date of in t roduction : Mid . 19~2 .
].{anufa cturer : Assembled ·'::PJ Alfred !:.lo cker of Krefo ld; Al kott .

Comt:e.t wt : 9 . 4 tons Cre77 : 4

Len gt ~ : 1 5 . 7 ft. Pitch of truck: 3.25 inches
17idth : 6 . 1 ft . No . of trnck li nks : 109
Hei ght : 7 . 2 ft . Tr ~nohcro3a ing ab ili ty : 5.9 ft.
Grou nd cl earance : 11 . 8 i nches Fording dopth : 33 ,5 inches
Tro ad centers : 4 . 4 ·ft . Obstacle abil ity : 22 inches
Ground c onta ct : 108 incne s Climbing abil i t y: 24° (45%) s lope
Width of track : 9 . 5 inches Grcund preasure : 9 . 2 lbs/ sq . in.
( shoe 8 . 5 inches )
Type of track : o·ry pin

Radius of acti on: 84 mi l es on roads ;

Fue l con s umption :
Fuel capa city :
Speed : 22 mph on r oad s;

Engine : De l a Haye , 70 HP , 6 cyli nd er , i n -li ne , gas oline , l iquid cool e d.

Star t~ r : Ele ctr ica l syat oc : I gra iti on
Tran:;mission : Me chanica l wi.th cra!l h type mv.nua. lly opert:~.t ed g ee r bo::t
giving five spaods forward and one r evers o .
Stee ring: Clutch brake , c ont rolled diffe rent1a l.
Sus pe ns ion : Six singl e r ubbe r - tire d r oa d whee ls pe r sid e arranged in
pai r s . Each pair sprung on :;e::1i -e lliptic springs . Four si:1gle
r etur n roll e rs pe r side .

Turret : none .

Arnor : Fr ont - . 4 inch ; Side - . 4 inch .

Arm~~ent : One l Sc~ s . F . ~ . 13 , cal iber length 17 .

Elevation : 0 to •40° Eax . r ange : 9·132 y-d s .
Traver se : !70 Uuzzle velocity : 1250 ft/soc .
Proj . wt ( F!Z) : 90 1 bs. Arn.rnunition stowage : How.·- 8 r ds .

~em~rks : Ccrraitted at Battle of El Aleme in , nfter nhich this and 3 othe r s

we r e captured . The How . i s the mn HTy Ho·u . ' mounted on a captured
French chass i s ,

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GERMAN SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER: (See figure 36.)
II II
GESCHUTZWAGEN-LORRAINE - FUR 15-CM S. F . H. 13. SD. KFZ. 135/1.
15-CM HOW. 13 ON FRENCH LORRAINE CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored artillery battalion of armored divisions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Mid -1942.
MANUFACTURER: Assembled by Alfred Becker of Krefeld; Alkett.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 9. 4 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 15 . 7 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 3. 25 in .
WIDTH: 6.1 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 109.
HEIGHT: 7 . 2 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 5. 9 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 11. 8 i n . FORDING DEPTH: 33 . 5 in .
TREAD CENTERS: 4 . 4 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 22 in .
GROUND CONTACT: 108 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 24° ( 45o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 9 . 5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 9. 2 lbs/sq. in.
(shoe 8. 5 in . ).
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 84 miles on roads.
SPEED: 22 mph on roads .
ENGINE: De la Haye, 70 HP , 6 cylinders , in-line , gasoline , liquid-cooled .
TRANSMISSION : M e chanical with crash type manually operated gearbox giving five
speeds forward and one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake, controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Six single rubber tired roadwheels per side arranged in pairs. Each pai r
sprung on semi-elliptic springs. Four single return rollers per side.
TURRET: None .
ARMOF:.: Front - . 4 in.; side - . 4 in.
ARMAMENT: One 15-cmS.F.H. 13 , caliber length 17.
ELEVATION: 0° to +40°. MAXIMUM RANGE: 9 432 yd. I

TRAVERSE: +7°. MUZZLE VELOCITY: l , 250 ft/sec.

PROJ . WEIGHT (HE): 90 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Howitzer- 8 rds .
REMARKS: Committed at Battle of El Alemein , after which this and three others were
captured. The howitzer (also heavy howitzer) is the WWI heavy howi tzer, mounted
.on a captured French chassis.

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 Figure 36. Geschiitzwagen-Lorr:!i:te (self-propelled howitzer).

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~ ~ ' '11 ' As sault Gun

Sturmgeschutz 7 . 5cn Kanone L/24 . Sd . Kfz . 142

7 . 5cm Assault Gun on Pnnzer III chas si s .
~nployment : For nss~ult and breakthrough of prepa red positiona as direct
support to infantry .
Date of i ntroduction : ??ny 1940.
Ma nufacturer 1 Krupp (Uagdoburg) 1 lLI.A .G. J Al kett .

Combat vlt . : 24.3 tons Crew , 4

Len&th : 17 . 75 ft . Pit ch of tra ck : 1 . 9 inches
Width: 9 . 7 ft . No . of track links : 92
Hoi ght : 6 . 8 ft . Trench crossi ng ability : 7 . 6 ft.
Gr ound cleara nce : 14.8 inches Fording de pth : 31 . 5 inch~s
Tr ead centers : 8 . 25 f t . Obstacl e ability: 23 . 6 inchoo
Gr ound contact : 112 . 5 inches Climbing ability : 30° ( 57%) s l ope
Width of t r ack : 15 . 75 inches Gr ound pressur e : 1 3 .7 l bs/ sq . in .
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : 96 miles on r o!-\ds ; 59 miles c1·oso-country .

Fuel consuoption: Approx . 1.7 mi / gal on roads ; . 7 rai/gnl oroas -country.
Fuol capncity: 82 gal .
Speed : 25 mph on roads , 1 5 mph cross-country.

Engine: HL 120 TR.\f Maybach , 300 HP nt 3000 r pm , 4 cycle , 12 cyl indero

in V-block , rasol ina , liquid cooled , comproos ion rat io 6.5:1.
Starter : Hand inertia and electric . Elect ri cal systom : 24 volt starting,
12 volt for normal r unning .
Tran~misnion : Synchrc~esh , 6 spscds forward, 1 rever so ,
Steering s Clutch brake .
Suspension : Six road whee l s on each side on t ors ion ba r s , and three
r eturn roll ers .

Turret : none .

Armor: Front - 2 ~ 1 . 2 i nches ; Side - 1 o2 inches .

Arms.rnent t Ono 7 . 5cn Stu . G. calibor l ength 24o

Elovetion : -1 0° t o +20 0 Muzzle velocity ( HE) : 1378 ft/seo . ;
Traver se : Z4 ° AP - 1263 ft/sec .
Pr oj . wt : ( HE ) 12 . 7 l ba ; Ua x . r ange ( HE ) : 6780yds .
(AP) 15 l bs . Ammunition stoTtage : Gun - 44 rd s .

Remar ks : _Specinon f r om ETO .

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As sault Gun

S burm~e sohU tz l ange 7 . 5c!ll Kanona L/33 .

7 . 5cm Assault Gun on Pante r III chass i s .
Employment : For asfi ault and breakthrough of prepar ed pos itions as direct
support to i nfantry .
D~ te of i ntroduct i on , 1941 7
Manufaotu.r er s Krupp (Magdeburg) : J.f.I.A.G . J Alkett .

Combat vrt . : 24 . 3 tonn Crow a 4

Length 1 17 . 75 ft. · Pitoh of traok a 4.9 inches
Widths· 9 . 7 f t . No . of track li nks : 92
Height : 6 . 8 ft . Tr e nch cross ing ability : 7. 6 ft .
Ground ol ear a noo : 14.8 inches Fording deptha 31 . 5 inches
Tread oen terss 8 .25 ft . Obs t ac l e ability : 23 . 6 inches
Ground oontact 1 112 . 5 inches Cl imbing abili ty : 30° (57%) sl op9
Width of track a 15 . 75 inohas Ground pressu r e 1 13.7 lbs/sq . in .
Type of track s Dry pin .

Radius of action a 96 miles on r oads J 5 9 mi l es cross -country .

r~ e l oonoumpti on 1 Approx . 1. 7 mi/ ga l on r oad3 ; . 7 ci/gal cross - country.
Fuel cnpacity 1 82 gal.
Speed s 25 mph on r oads , 15 mph oro s~ -o ount ry .

En~in e : HL 120 TRll Maybach , 300 HP at 3000 r pm , 4 oyole , 12 oylind0rs

i n V-bl ock , gas oline , l iqui d cooled , compress ion r atio 6.5:1.
Sta rte r : Hand inertia and el ectric . Electri cal system : 24 volt starting 9
12 vol t f or norma l runni ng .
Tr ansmi ss ion ! Synohr ~les h , 6 speeds forrrard , 1 reve r se.
Steering , Clu tch brakeo ·
Suspensions Six road wheel s on each side on tor s ion ba r s , and three
r otu rn r oll e rs . ~

Tur r et a none .

Armors Front - 2 • 1. 2 i nches } Side - 1. 2 inohe s .

Armament & One Stu . G. l g. 'l . 5om K, Calibe r l ength 33 .

Elevati on s -10° to ~20° Muzzle velocity , 2000 f t/seo (est)
Trave rs e s 240 ~ . range (HE ) s
Proj . ITt : (HE ) 12 . 7 l ba 1 Ammunition stovmge : Gun -
(AP) 15 . 7 1b s .

Remarks s Specimen fr om ETO. The gun f ires K~K 40 ammunition and ~ppea rs
to be an int e rL~ piece b et woon the Stu . G. 7. 6cm K and the 7 . 5 c~ Stu .
K 40 .

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GERMAN ASSAULT GUN: (See figure 37.)
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STURMGESCHUTZ LANGE 7.5-CM KANONE L /33.
7. S-CM ASSAULT GUN ON PANZER III CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: For assault and breakthrough of prepared positions as direct support
to infantry.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1941?
MANUFACTURER: Krupp {Ma gdeburg); M. I. A. G . ; Alkett .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 24. 3 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 17.75 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 9. 7 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 92.
HEIGHT: 6 . 8ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE : 14. 8 in . FORDING DEPTH: 31.5 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 25 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23 .6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 112.5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 300 (57o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 1 3.7 lbs /sq . in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 96 miles on roads; 59 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1. 7 mi / gal on roa ds; . 7 mi / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 82 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads , 15 mph cross-country .
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 4 cycles, 12 cylinders in V- block,
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: Hand inertia and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24- volt starting,
12- volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchrome sh, six speeds
forward , one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Six road wheels on each side on torsion bars, and three return rollers.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - 2 + 1. 2 in. ; side - 1. 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One Stu . G. lg. 7 . 5-cm K, caliber length 33.
ELEVATION: -10° to +20°. MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2,000 ft / sec (est).
TRAVERSE: 24°.
PROJ. WEIGHT:{HE) 12.7 lb.j (AP) 15.7 lb.

REMARKS: Specimen from ETO. The gun fires KwK 40 ammunition and appears to be
an interim piece between the Stu. G. 7. 5-cm K and the 7 . 5-cm Stu. K 40 .

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 Figure 37. Sturmgeschiitz Lange 7. S-cm Kanone L/33 (assault gun).

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German Assault Gun

7. 5 em Stu . K 40 (L/48) auf Stu. Go II I. Sd. Kfzo 142/1

- 7o5 em Assault Ger man Pz III chassis .
Employment - Arty . assault gun brigades , Armored Bns , tank dest r oyer Bns
of Infantry Division •

Date of introduction : --ieb . 19~ L AT£ t9 'f-J.,

Manufacturer - Daimler- Benz

Combat Wt .: 25. 8 tons Cre\'7 : 4

Length : 18 ft. Pitch of track: 4.7 i nches
i'lid th : 9 0 7 f t • Noo of track links: 92
Height: 7 ol fto ~r onch cross i ng ability : 7.6 ft .
Ground clearance: l5 o4 i nches Fording depth: 31.5 inches
Tread centers: 8.25 fto Obstacl e ability: 23 .6 inches
Ground contact : 122 inches Climbing ability: 30° (57%) slope
Wid th of track: 16.5 inches Ground pressure : l 3o6 l bs/sqo i no
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action: 96 mi on r oads ; 59 mi cross countr1

Fue l consumpti on : Approx 1.1 mi/gal on roads; . 7 mijgal cr oss country
Fue l capaci ty: 85 ga l.
Speed t 25 mph on r oadsJ 15 mph cross country

Engine : HL 120 T.ID~ Maybach , 300 HP at 3000 r pm P 4 cycle, V 12, gasoline ,

liquid cooled , 6 . 5:1 compre ssion r at i ~
Starter: Hand in ertia and electric. Electrical system - 24 volt starting,
12 v olt for normal running . I gnition - magne to
Tr ans~issi on : Synchro~esh . 6 speeds f orw~rd, 1 r everse
Steering : Clutch brake
Suspens j.on : Six r ead Vlheel s each side on torsion bars , and three return
r ollers

Tur-ret:

Armor: Front - 2 • 1.2 inches ; Side - 1 .2 inches

Armrunent: One 7.5 em Stu. K 40~ caliber l ength 48 .

Elevati on : -6° to ~17° Muzz le veloci ty: 2461 ft/sec
Traver se : 20° M.axo r ange (HE) : 7767 yds
Proj . fit .: 15 lbs. Ammunition stowage : Gun - 54

Remarks : Employed to attack targets of opportunity by di re ct fir e , t hus

giving di r ect support to i nfantry o Differ fr om ordinary self prope lled
artillery i~ that vehicle is armored all over~ including top, and is
heavily armor ed. Specimen OaiiB fr om Ite)y o

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GERMAN ASSAULT GUN: (See figure 38.)
7. 5-CM STU. K 40 (L/48) AUF STU. G. III. SD. KFZ. 142/l AUSFUHRUNG ~ . Q.
7. 5-CM ASSAULT GUN ON PANZER III CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT : Artillery assault gun brigades, armored bns., tank destroyer bns. of
infantry division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: February 1943-.
MANUFACTURER: Daimler-Benz.
COMBAT WEIGHT : 25.6 tons . CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 18 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 7 in.
WIDTH: 9. 7 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 92.
HE IGHT: 7. 1 ft. FRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 . 4 in. FORDING DEPTH: 35. 4 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 25 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 117 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 14 . 5 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 96 miles on roads; 59 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1. 7 mi/gal on roads; . 7 mi /gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 82 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 15 mph cross -country .
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 4 cycles, V - 12, gasoline,
liquid· cooled, 6. 5:1 compression ratio .
STARTER: Hand inertia and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , six speeds
forward, one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Six road wheels each side on torsion bars, and three return rollers.
ARMOR: Front - 2 + 1. 2 in. ; side - 1. 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 7. 5-cm Stu. K 40 , caliber length 48.
ELEVATION: -60 to +17°. MUZ ZLE VELOCITY: 2, 461 ft / sec.
TRAVERSE: 20°. MAX. RANGE (HE): 7. 767 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 15 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 54 rds.
REMARKS: Employed to attack targets of opportunity by direct fire, thus giving direct
support to infantry. Differs from ordinary self- propelled artillery in that vehicle is
heavily armored all over , including top. Specimen came from Italy.

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G_,.n;: Assault howit zor

10.5cm Stu. H. 42 (L/28 ) auf Stu . G. III . Sd. Kfz . 142/2.

10 . Scm Hoi'litz er 42 ou Panze r III chass i s.
Employment : Artillery assault gun brigades.
Date of intt·oduction : August 1942.
Manufacturer :

Combat wt : 26.4 tons Crew : •i

Length: 18 ft . (not incl gun) Pitch of tra ck: 4 . 9 inche s
Width : 9 • 5 ft • No . of trnck links : 92
Height : 7ft . Trench cross ing abi lity : 7.2 ft.
Ground clea r a nce : 15.4 inches Fording depth: 35 . 4 inches
Tread centers : 8 . 25 ft . Obstncle ability: 23 . 6 inches
Ground contact : 112 . 5 inches Climbing abi lity: 30° (57%) s lopo
Width of track : 15 . 75 inches Ground press ure : 14 . 9 l oo/sq . in .
Type of tro.ck : Dry pin

Radius of action : 96 miles on roads ; 59 miles cross -country .

Fuel consuMpti on: Approx . 1.7 mi / Ga l on roa ds; . 7 mi/gal cross -cour.try~
Fuel ca pacity : 82 gal .
Speed : · 25 mph on r oads ; 15 mph cross -country.

Engine : HL 120 TR11 !~ayba ch, 300 HP at 3000 rpm, 4 cycl e , 12 cylinders
in V-block, ga soline , liquid cooled , c o~p res s i on r atio 6.5 : lo
Starter· : P.and inertia. nnd eloctric. Electrica l sy stem: 24 volt stnrtin6 ~
12 volt for norm~ l runningo
Tran smiss i on : SynchrO!i\esn 1 6 speeds forr1ard ~ 1 r eve rse o
Ste ering : Clutch brake.
Suspe nsion: Six read wheels on each side on torsion ba re , and thr ee
r eturn roll e r s,

Tur ret : none .

Armor s Front - 2 + 1 .2 inch ; Side - 1 .2 i nch .

Armament: One 10 . 5 em Stu . P. . 42, calibe r l ength 28 .

Elevation : -so to ~ 170 Muzzle velocity: 1772 ft/sec (\7/super chG)
Tr averse : !20° hlax . r a~ge : 9077 yds .
Proj . wt . (HE) : 32 . 7 lb s . Ammunition st owabe : How - 36 rd s

Remarks : Specimen f r om ST O. This is the earlier version having a mu~zl e

brake . The late r version does not ha·:e the mu zzle brake and ca nnot
be fi r ed with tho supe r charge •

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 GERMAN ASSAULT HOWITZER: (See figure 39.)
10. 5-CM STU. H . 42 (L/ 28) AUF STU. G. III. SD. KFZ. 142 / 2.
10. 5-CM HOWITZER 42 ON PANZER III CHASSIS .
EMPLOYMENT: Artillery assault gun brigades.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: August 1942.

COMBAT WEIGHT: 26 .4 tons. CREW: 4.

LENGTH: 18 ft. (not incl. gun ). PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 9. 5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 92.
HEIGHT: 7 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 2 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15. 4 in. FORDING DEPTH: 35.4 in.
TREAD CENTERS : 8. 25 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23.6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 112.5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 14.9 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 96 miles on roads; 59 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1. 7 mi/gal on roads; . 7 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 82 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 15 mph cross-country.
E NGINE : HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300HP a t 3,000 rpm, 4 cycles, 12 cylinders in V-block,
gasoline , liquid.... cooled, compression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: Hand inertia and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting ,
12-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, six speeds
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake .
SUSPENSION: Six road wheels on each side on torsion bars, and three return rollers.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - 2 + 1 . 2 in. ; side - 1. 2 in.
ARMAMENT : One 10. 5-cm Stu. H. 42 , caliber length 28.
ELEVATION: -6° to +17°. MUZZLE VELOCITY: 1, 772ft / sec (w / super
chg).
TRAVERSE: +20°.
MAX. RANGE: 9 , 077 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (HE): 32.7 lb.
A MMUNITION STOWAGE : How. - 36 rds.
• REMARKS: Specimen from ETO . This is
the earlier version having a muzzle
brake. The later version does not have
the muzzle brake and cannot be fired
with the supercharge . •

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Figure 39. Assault howitzer ( 10. 5- em, PzKw III).

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 F1!.AR·l275 APG Rloto A4~878

GER:lA.N Assault Ho~itzer

--· l 0 . 5cm Stu . R. 42 (L/28 ) aui' Stu. G. III.

10.5cm Ho~i tzer 42 on Pantor III chass i s .
Employment : Ar tillery as sault gun brig~d ea .
Sd. Kfz . 142/2.

Do.to of introduction : Late 1943 (Ea rly model with muzzle b rake Aug. l %2 ) .
l.:S.tlufa.cturor ~

Combat wt : 26.4 tons Cre·« : 4

Length : 17.8 ft . (not incl gun ) Pitch of tr ~ck : 4 .9 inches
Widt h I 9 . 7 f t . No . of track li nks : 92
Height : 7. 25 ft. Trench crossing ability : 7. 2 fto
Ground cl ea r ance : 15.4 i nches Fording depth s 35.4 inches
Tread centers : 8.25 ft. Obstac l e ability : 23 . 6 i nche3
Ground contact : 112 . 5 inches Cl imbin6 ability : 30° ( 57%) s l ope
Width of track : 15 . 75 inches Ground pressure : 14 . 9 l bs/sq . in.
Type of tra c k : Dry pin

Rad iua of action : 96 mil es on r oads ; 59 miles cros s-country,.

Fuel c onsumption : Approx. 1 . 7 rni/gal on r oads ; . 7 mi/ ga l cr oss - country.
Fue l capac ity : 82 ga l .
Speod : 25 mph on r oads ; 15 mph cross-count ry.

Engine s HL 120 TRM ~laybach , 300 HP o.t 3000 r pm , 1 cycl e , 12 cylind e r s

in V- block, gasoline , l iquid c ooled , c ompro:Js ion r ati o 6 . 5 :1.
Start e r: Hand i nertia and electric . Elect ri cal system : 24 volt starti ns ,
12 volt for norma l running .
Transmission : Synchromesh , 6 speods forwa rd , l r eve r se .
SteQr i ng : Clutch brake .
Suspension : Six r oad wheels on each side on torsion ba rs . and three
r eturn roll ers.

Turret : none

Armor : Fr ont - 2 ~ 1.2 inch; Sid0 - 1. 2 inch.

Armame nt : One l OoSe~ Stu . H. 42 , caliber l ength 28 .

One 7 . 9~~ KG 34 ~r e~ote controll ed on top ) .
El evat ion: -6° to ~17 Munl e velocity : 1512 ft/seo·.
Traverse s t2 00 Uax . ra~go : 7710 yds .
Proj . vft : ( HE ) 32 . 7 lbs . Ammunition stowage : How- 36 rd s
MG -

Remar ks : This is the l ate r v ers i on havin~ no muzz le brake . Ea rlier

v ers~on had mu ~zle brake a nd could fir e with ~uper cha r ge •

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 GERMAN ASSAULT HOWITZER: (See figure 40.)
10. 5-CM STU. H. 42 (L /28) AUF STU. G. III. SD. KFZ. 142/2.
10. 5-CM HOWITZER 42 ON PANZER Ill CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Artillery assault gun brigades.
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DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Late 1943 (early model with muzzle brake August 1942 ).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 26.4 tons. CREW: 4.
• LENGTH: 17. 8 ft. (not incl. gun). PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 9. 7 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 92.
HEIGHT: 7. 25 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 2ft .
GROUND CLEARANCE : 15.4 in. FORDING DEPTH: 35. 4 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 25 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23.6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 112. 5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 14.9 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 96 miles on roads; 59 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1. 7 mi/gal on roads; . 7 mi / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 82 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads ; 15 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 4 cycles, 12 cylinders in V-block ,
gasoline , liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5: 1.
STARTER: Hand inertia and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , six speeds
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Six road wheels on each side on torsion bars, and three return rollers.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - 2 + 1. 2 in.; side - 1. 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 10. 5-cm Stu. H. 42, caliber length 28.
One 7 . 9-mm MG 34 (remote controlled on top).
ELEVATION: -6° to +17°. , MUZZLE VELOCITY: 1, 542ft / sec.
TRAVERSE: +20°. MAX. RANGE: 7. 710 yd,
PROJ. WEIGHT (HE): 32.7 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Hovy. - 36 rds.
REMARKS: This is the later version having no muzzle brake. Earlier version had muzzle
• brake and could fire with supercharge .

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Figure 40 . Assault howitzer ( 10. 5- em, on PzKw III chassis) .

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 FM.ti.R -4 77 APG P'not o A<!-31 74

GERMAN Asso..ul t ho•1i tzer

• 15om Stu. H 43 auf Stu rr.:geschi.it t IV. "Sturr.lpe.mo r 43" . " Brunuabii r" . S::l. K..fz .
15cm Ho'.vitzer 43 on Panze r IV chas sis , "Grizzly Benr".
Employment : Cannon cc~pani e s of Armor ed Inf . Rgt~J· Armor ed Arty Bns;
1 ·~.::

Army Armd . Ena .

Do.te of introduction : ~\pril 1 94 3 .
Manufacturer: Chassis - Krupp ; Superstructu r e - Alkott .

Combat \'rt : 30.4 tons Crew: 5

Longth: 19 ft . Pitch of track : 4.75 incheo
Width r 9 . 4 ft. No . of track linko: 99
Hei ~ht; 8ft . Trench cross ing ability : 7. 6 ft .
Ground clearanco: 15. 8 i nches Fording depth : 39 inchos
Treo.d ocnte rs t 8 . 1 ft . Obstacle ability : 23.6 inchos
Gr ound cont~ct : 138 . 5 inches Cl imbing ability : 30° {57%) slope
Width of track : 15 . 75 inches Ground pressure 1 13 . 9 l bs/sq . in .
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : 124 miles on road3 ; 78 miles cross-country.

Fuel c o~s~~ption : approx . 1 mi/go.l on r oads ; . 6 mi/Gal cross-country.
Fuel capa city: 125 gal .
Speod: 25 nph on road s ; 10 mph cross-country .
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Engine : FIL 120 Tmi Maybach , 300 HP at 3000 r pm , 12 cyli ndors in V-bl ock~
gasoli ne liquid cooled , c o~prosu ion ratio 6.5 :1 .
Starter 1 Electric and i nortia . Electrical systGm : 21 v olt starting,
12 volt for norrr~l running . Ignition - magnct oo
Transmission : Synchr cnesh , 6 speods for ward , 1 r everse .
Steering : Clutch brake .
Suspens ion : Eight road wheels each side sprung in pairs on qunrter
elliptic springs . Fou r r etu rn rollers each si doo

Turret: none .

Armor t Front - 3. 9 inches ; Sido - 2 inches .

Armament : One l 5cm Stu . H. 43 , cali ber l ength 12 .

Elevation: - 8° to +30° L~zzle velocity : 787 ft/s ec .
Traverse ' ! 20° Max. r ange : 467 5 ydn .
Pr oj . vrt (HE) : 83 . 8 lbs . Ammunition stowage : 38 r ounds .

Remarks:

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 GERMAN ASSAULT HOWITZER: (See figure 41.)
II
15-CM, STU. H 43 AUF STURMGESCHUTZ IV. 11
STURMPANZER 43. 11
' 'Brum.mbar. ' '
SD. KFZ. 166.
15-CM HOWITZER 43 ON PANZER IV CHASSIS. ''GRIZZLY BEAR. 11

EMPLOYM ENT: Cannon companie s of armored infantry re giments; armored artillery bns.;
army armored bns.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: April 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Chassis - Krupp; Superstructure - Alkett.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 30.4 tons . CREW: 5 .
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LENGTH: 19 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 7 5 in.
WIDTH: 9.4ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 99.
HEIGHT: 8ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15. 8 in. FORDING D EPTH: 39 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 1 ft . OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 138.5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15. 75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 13.9 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 78 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately l mi/ ga l on roads; . 6 mi/ gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 125 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 10 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 12 cylinders in V-block, gasoline,
liquid-cooled , compress ion ratio 6. 5: 1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, six speeds
forward, one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight road wheels each side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic springs.
Four return rollers each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - 3. 9 in. ; side - 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 15-cm Stu. H. 43, caliber length 12.
ELEVATION: -8° to+ 30°, . MUZZLE VELOCITY: 787 ft/sec.
TRAVERSE: + 20°. MAX. RANGE: 4 , 675 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (HE): 83 . 8lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 38 rounds.

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Figure 41. Assault howitzer Stu. H. 43, on PzKw I V chassis "Grizzly Bear."

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 F!!A.R - 1008 AFG Th.oto A4:5170

G EP~.!A U

10 . 5c~ How. 18 on Panz e r IV cha ssis .

Empl o~c nt : Experimental
Date of introduction :
Manufo. ctur er :

Comba t wt : Cr C\ /J
Len~th : 21 . 8 ft . Pitch of track : 4.75 inches
Vlidth 1 9 . 8 ft . No. of tr ack li nks : 107
Hei &ht s 8 . 8 ft . Trench cr oss ing ability:
Ground clea r ance : 15,$ incho s Fordi ng dopth :
Tread centero: 8 . 1 ft . Obst a cle abi lity:
Ground cont act : 1 38 .5 i nches Cl u 1bi ng abi l ity:
Width of track : 15 . 75 inches Ground preosu r e :
Type of tra ck: Dry pin

Radiuc of notion :
Fuel consumption :
Fue l c npaoity :
Spe0 d 1

Engi no :

Sta r tor :

Transmission:

Stoering : Clutch brake

Suspension : Eight r oad wheels each side sprung i n pa irs on quarter

elliptic apri ngs . Four retu r n r ol l ers each side .

'l'urrot :

Armor: Fr ont - . 63 inch ; Side - . 63 inch . Super st r ucture : . 38 i nch

A rm~ae nt: Ono l0. 5c~ l.f.E. 18 w/ mu zz l o brake , caliber l ength 2 8 .

Elevati on : ~~zzle velocity (max . ) : 1 772 ft/seo .
Traver so : Uax . r ange :
Proj . wt : 32 .7 l bs ( HE ) Ammunition stowa ge :

Remar ks : Turret c ou l d be lifted mechanically by a rrangement on side of ·

t ank and plac9d on gr oundo

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 GERMAN SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER: (See figure 42.)
GW IV B. FtiR 10.5 CM LE FH 18/1 HEUSCHRECKE IV B.
10. 5-CM HOWITZER 18 ON PANZER IV CHASSIS. ' 'GRASSHOPPER.' '
EMPLOYMENT: Experimental .
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DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Krupp)( (total production 8 ).
LENGTH: 21.8 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 75 in.
WIDTH: 9. ·8 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 107.
• HEIGHT: 8. 8 ft .
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15.8 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 1 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 138. 5 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight road wheels each side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic springs .
Four return rollers each side.
ARMOR: Front - . 63 in.; side - . 63 in. SUPERSTRUCTURE: . 38 in .
.
ARMAMENT: One 10. 5-cm l . F. H. 18 w / muzzle brake, caliber length 28 .
MUZZLE VELOCITY (MAX.): 1, 772ft/sec.

PROJ. WEIGHT: 32. 7 lb. (HE).

REMARKS: Turret could be lifted mechanically by arrangement on side of tank and
placed on ground.

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Figure 42. Self-propelled howitzer 18, on Panzer IV chassis.

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 AFG Fhoto A43172

2 cm Fl~:~.kv i erling 38 auf Flak:pnnzer IV "llirb elwind 11 •

2cm. Quadrupl e AA gun 38 on P?.nze r IV chass i s "",'lhirl ·wind 11 •

Employment : AA Pl atoons of t ank battalions .

Date of int r oduction 1 D eoe~bcr 1943 .
llanufacturer :

Canbat ~rt : Approx . 25 t ons Crew : 5

Length : 1 8.8 ft . Pitch of track : 4 .75 inches
Width : 9.4 f t . No . of t rnck li nks : 99
Height : 8.8 f t . Trench cross ing abi lity : 7.7 ft.
Gr ound clearance : 15 . 8 inches Fording depth : 47 inches
Tread centers : 8 ,1 ft . Obstacle ability : 23 . 6 inchos
Ground contact : 138.5 inches Climbing abi lity: 30° (57%) slope
Width of truck : 1 5 . 75 inches Ground pressure : Approx . 11.5 lbs/ aq . ino
Type of track : Dry pin

Rad iu s of action : 124 miles on r oads ; 78 miles cross - country .

Fuel cons~ption : Approx . 1 mi/gal on r oads ; . 6 mi/gal cr oss - country.
Fuol capac ity : 125 gal .
Speed : 25 mph on r oads ; 10 mph cross -country .

Engine : HL 120 TRM Mayba ch , 300 HP a t 3000 r p,-n , 12 cylinders in V-bl ocY: ,
gasoline , liquid cooled , compr ess ion r at io 6 . 5 :1.
Starter : Electr i c and i ne r tia . El ect rica l systom : 24 volt etartin&,
12 volt f or nor~al ru nning . I gnit ion - m!lgnet o.
Transmiss ion : Synchrc!Ilesh , type SSG 77, 6 speod3 for~va rd , 1 r everse .
steering : Clutch brake •
. Su spension : Ei ght road whee ls each side sprung in pair s on qua r te r
ell i ptic spri n&s • Four r e turn r ollers each aid e .

Turre t : Open super structure with 360 0 tra.ver ce .

Armor : Front - 3 . 4 inches ; Side - 1.2 i nches . Sups r structure - . 6 i nch .

Armament : One 2cm F l a~~ i e rlin g 38

~~zz l e velocity : 2953 f t /s eo . Proj . wt : (HE ) - . 3 lba • .
Rate of fire: 450 rds/cin . Arr.muui tion a towage : 16 clips ( 20 r d)
per gun . i n turr et and 1 5 boxes in t ank .

Rema rks :

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 F1'1 A;?.....- "8 ~3
GERMAN ANTIAIRCRAFT TANK; (See figure 43.)
2-CM FLAKVIERLING 38 AUF FLAKPANZER IV "WIRBELWIND. 1'

2-CM QUADRUPLE AA GUN 38 ON PANZER IV CHASSIS "WHIRLWIND ."

EMPLOYMENT: AA platoons of tank battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: December 1943.
COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 25 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 18. 8 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 75 in.
WIDTH: 9. 4 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 99.
HEIGHT: 8. 8ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 7ft .
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15.8 in. FORDING DEPTH: 47 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 1 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23.6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 138. 5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: Approximately 11. 5
lbs/sq. in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 78 miles cross -country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1 mi/gal on roads;. 6 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 125 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 10 mph cross - country.
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 12 cylinders in V-block,
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12- volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , type SSG 77,
six speeds forward, one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight road wheels each side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic springs.
Four return rollers each side.
TURRET: Open supe rstr ucture with 360° traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 3. 4 in.; side - 1. 2 in. SUPERSTRUCTURE: . 6 in.
ARMAMENT: One 2-cm Flakvierling 38 .
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 953ft/sec. PROJ. WEIGHT (HE): . 3 lb.
RATE OF FIRE: 450 rds / min per gun. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 16 clips (20 rd)
in turret and 15 boxes in tank.

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Figure 43. Quadruple AA guns, 2-cm Flak 38, on PzKw IV .

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 FU.: \R-996 AFG F..1. ot o .h-.i3l 'i'l

GERUAN Ant i -Aircraft Taol':

3o7cm Fl ak 43 auf Flnkpanzer IV "Ontwi nd '1 •

3. 7om AA gun 43 on Pnnze r IV chassis , 11 East Y/ind 11 •

Employme:1t : AA Platoons of t ank batta lions .

Date of i ntroduction : ~a r ch 1944 .
l.innufacturor :

Combat wt : 26 . 9 tons . Crew : 7

Length : 19 . 5 f t . Pit ch of t r a ck : 4 . 75 i nches
\'/idth t 9.5 ft . Noo of track l i nks : 99
He i ght s 9.5 f t . Tr ench c roo s ing abi lity : 7 . 7 ft .
Ground cl ear ance : 15 .8 inches Fordin6 de pth : 47 inches
Trend centers : 8 . 1 ft . Obst a cle ability : 23 .€ inehsa
Gr Oltnd c ontact : 1 38 . 5 inches Cli ~bi ng ability : 300 {57%) slope
Width of tr ack : 15.75 i nches Gr ound preeouro : 12.3 1 ba/ sq . in .
Ty po of trnck : Dry pin .

Radius of ncc i on : 124 miles on roe ds ; 78 mi l es c ro 3s - c ount ry .

Fue l consumpt ion: Approx . 1 ni/gnl on r oads ; . 6 ni/gal cross -countryo
Fu el capacity : 125 bal
Speed : . 25 mph on roads ; 10 mph cross-country .

Eng i ne : HL 120 THll Uaybach , 300 HP a t 3000 r prn ~ 12 cyli nd~J r s i n V-bl ocl: }
gasoli ne , liqu id cool ed , c o~pression r atio 6o5 : 1 ,
Start e r : Electric and ine rtia. El e ctrica l ayst~m : 24 v ol t sta rting ,
12 v olt for nonna l r unning . I gnition - m~gno t o.
Transmission : Synchroreeah , type SSG 77 , 6 speeds f orward , 1 r everso .
Steer i ng : Cl utch brake
Suspens i on : Ei ght r oad whee l s each side s pr ung i n pair s on quar t er
elliptic sprin6s • Four r eturn rolle r s each s i de~

Turr ets nona . Large open top r ectangular fi ght i ng compartment on top of
t ank .

Ar mor : Fr ont - 2 i nches ; Side - 1 .2 i nches . Su pe r structure : 1 i nch

Armament : One 3 . 7cm Flak 4 3

Muzzle ve l ocity : 2750 ft/sec . H~x . eff ective ve rt i cnl r ange :
Rate of fir e : 250 r ds/oin . Appr ox . 5000 f t.
Proj . Wt : 1 . 4 l bs . Ammu ni tion stowage : 1600 r ds .

Romarks :

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 GERMAN ANTIAIRCRAFT TANK: (See figure 44.)
3. 7-CM FLAK 43 AUF FLAKPANZER IV "OSTWIND."
3. 7-CM AA GUN 43 ON PANZER IV CHASSIS, "EAST WIND. 11

EMPLOYMENT : AA platoons of tank battalions.

DATE OF INTRODUCTION: March 1944.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 26.9 tons. CREW: 7.
LENGTH : 19.5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 75 in.
WIDTH: 9. 5 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 99.
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n EIGHT : 9. 5 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 7ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15. 8 in. FORDING DEPTH: 47 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 1 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 138 . 5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12. 3 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 78 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1 mi/gal on roads; . 6 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 125 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 10 mph cross - country.
ENGINE : HL 120 TRM Maybach , 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm , 12 cylinders i n V-block,
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5: l.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, type SSG 77, IGNITION: Magneto.
six speeds forward, one reverse .
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight road wheels each side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic springs.
Four return rollers each side.
TURRET: None. Large open top rectangular fighting compartment on top of tank.
ARMOR: Front - 2 in. ; side - 1. 2 in.; superstructure - 1 in.
ARMAMENT: One 3. 7- cm Flak 43.
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 750 ft/sec. MAX. EFFECTIVE VERTICAL RANGE :
Approximately 5, 000 ft .
RATE OF FIRE: 250 rds/min.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 1. 4 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 1, 600 rds.
REMARKS: Four sides are hinged to drop down, leaving gun and shield free to rotate.

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GERMAN Tank Destr oye r

7.5cm Pak 40/2 auf sfl . II, "Mo.rd er II"o Sd. K.fzc 131.
7.Scm Anti -t ank gun 40 on Panz er II chass i s . ot Ma rte n II 11 •
Emp lo~~ent : Anti -tank batt a lions of Inf a ~try Divisions .
D~te of introdu ction: June 1942 .
Manufacturer:
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Fame , Bres l a u; Bo!unisch-Mahrisch Kol be n-Da. r ek AG , Pr !16Ue •

Combat wt: 11. 8 tons Cr ew : 4

Length : 14.9 ft . (n ot incl gun ) Pitch of tr ack: 3. 6 inches
Width : 7. 3 ft . No. of tra ck l inks : 108
Height : 7 . 2 ft . Trench cross ing ability :
Ground clearance : 13.4 inches Fording depth: 36 inches
Tre a d ce nt e rs: 6 . 2 ft. Obsta cl e ability : 16.5 inche s
Ground c onta ct: ntt..J-• 5 ;n,..h"'"
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Width of tra ck: 11. 8 i nches Ground pr es sure : 10 . 6 lbs/sq . i n .
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : Appror.: . 118 mi l es on roads ; 78 mileo cross-country .

Fuel consumption : Approx . 2 . 6 mi/ga l on roads ; 1.5 ~i/gal cros3 -country.
Fuel capa city : 45 ga l .
Speed : 25 mph on ro!!ds ; 12 mph cross-country .

Engine: HL 62 TR Llayba ch, 140 HP nt 2600 r pm , 6 cyli nde rs in-lino ,

gasoline , liquid cooled , compres s ion r ati o 6_.5:1.
Sta rter: e l e c t ric . Electrica l system : 12 volt. I gnition - magneto .
Tra nsm ission: Synchr ot.lesh , 6 speeds forwa rd , 1 re verse ,
Steering: Clutch br ake .
Suspens ion : Five roud wheels each side , each wheal attached to mova ble
arm to which is attached a quart e r elliptic sprin& which r ests
against a. rollero

Turret1 none ,

Armor : Front - , 38 inch; Side - .6 inch. Superstructure - .38 i nch .

Armament : One 7. Scm ?ak 40/2 , caliber l ength 45 .

Elevat ion: - 5° to +20o b.!u zz le velocity (AP): 2461 ft/s ec .
Traverse: 65° Uax . r~nge (HE ): Approx . 8421 yds.
Proj . rrt . (AP): 15 lbs. Ammunition stowage : 37 r es .

Remarks :

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GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 45 .)
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7. 5-CM PAK 40/2 AUF SFl. II, "MARDER II. SD. KFZ. 131.
7. 5-CM ANTITANK GUN 40 ON PANZER II CHASSIS. "MARTEN II."
EMPLOYMENT: Antitank battalions of infantry divisions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: June 1942.
MANUFACTURER: Fame, Bres lau; Bohmisch-Mahrisch Kolben-Darek AG, Prague.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 11.8 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 14.9 ft. (not incl. gun). PITCH OF TRACK: 3. 6 in.
WIDTH: 7. 3 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 108.
HEIGHT: 7. 2 ft. FORDING DEPTH: 36 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 13.4 in. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 16.5 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 2ft . CLIMBING ABILITY: 300 (57o/o) slope.
GROUND CONTACT: 94. 5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 10.6 lbs / sq . in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11. 8 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: Approximately 118 miles on roads; 78 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 2.6 mi/gal on roads; 1.5 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 45 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 12 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: HL 62 TR Maybach , 140 HP at 2, 600 rpm. 6 cylinders in-line,
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6.5:1.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, six speeds IGNITION: Magneto.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Five road wheels are on each side. Each wheel is attached to a movable
arm to which is attached a quarter elliptic spring which rests against a roller.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front- . 38 in.; side - . 6 in.; superstructure - . 38 in.
ARMAMENT: One 7. 5-cm Pak 40 /2, caliber length 46.
ELEVATION: -5° to +20°. MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP}: 2,461 ft/sec.
TRAVERSE: 65°. MAX . RANGE (HE): Approximately 8 , 421 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 15 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 37 rds.

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German Tank destroyer
7 oS em Pak auf Pnnzerjitger 38 (t) "Hetzer "
7 o5 em AT gun on Czech 38 chassis "Baiter"
Employment - Tank dest1·oyer battalions in infantry divisi on.
Date of introduction - May 1 9~4
Manufacturer - Skoda, Pilson

Combat Wto: 17 o6 tons Crew: 4

Length : 16 fto Pitch of track a 4o l inches
Width : 8o4 fto No o of track linkst 98
Height: 7 fto Tr ench cross ing ability : 4o3 fto
Ground clearance : 16 inches Fording depth : 35 inches
Tread centers : 7 ft o Obstacle ability : 25o6 i nches
Ground contact: .112 inches Climbing ability: 370 (7~%) slope
\yi dth of tra:ok : 13. 8 inches Ground pressure s ll o4 lbs/sqo in o
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action : 111 mil es on r oads ; approxo 60 miles cr oss country

Fuel consumption: l o3 mi/gal on r oads } approxo o7 mi/ga l cross country
Fuel capacity: 85 gal in t wo tanks
Speed t 24 mph on r oads ; approxo 10 mph cross country

Engine : EPA (Type T2) 6 cylinder~ in li ne , 158 HP at 2600 r ~ , gasoline ~

liquid .cooledo -
Starter : Hand and el octric o El ect r ical system - 12 volto I gni tion o
Ma gneto
Transmission : Pra.ga-Wilson planetary gear type , 5 speeds forward , 1 r everse
Steering : Clutch brake , t wo spee d
Suspens ion: Four rond wheels on two bogies with half elliptic spr ings

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Armor : Front - 2o4 inches at 60°~ Sides - o8 inch at 45oo

Armament : One 7 o5 em Pak, caliber length 48

One 7o9 mm ~~ 34 (Mounted on roof and r emote controlled)
Elevati on : o6°to ~100 Muz zl e velocity: 2461 ft/seo
Traver se : 11° ri &ht ; 5° l eft t~xo r ange (HE) t 5689 yds
Proj ~ Wto (AP) : 15 l bs Ammunition stowage: Gun - 41 r ds
MG 600 rds C>

Remar ks : An excellent veh i c l e having a good gung good a r mor pr otection and
l ow silouhette. Museum specime n taken from f actory ~t Pilsen i n new condition •

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GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 46.)
7 . 5-CM PAK AUF PANZERJAGER 38 (T) "HETZER . "
7. 5-CM AT GUN ON CZECH 38 CHASSIS "BAITER. 11

EMPLOYMENT : Tank destroyer battalions in infantry division.

DATE OF INTRODUCTION: May 1944.
MANUFACTURER: Skoda, Pilsen.
COMBAT WEIGHT : 17.6 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH : 16 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 1 in.
WIDTH: 8. 4ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 98.
HEIGHT : 7 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 4 . 3 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16 in . FORDING DEPTH: 35 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7 ft. OBSTACLE ABIL ITY: 25.6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 112 in. CLIM BING ABILITY: 37° (75o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 1 3. 8 in . GROUND PRESSURE: 11. 4lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry p in.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 111 miles on roads; approximately 60 miles cross- c ountry.
F U EL CONSUMPTION : 1. 3 mi / gal on roads; approximately. 7 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 85 gal. in two tanks .
SPEED: 24 mph on roads ; approximately 10 mph cross- country.
ENGINE : EPA (Type T2) 6 cylinders , in-line , 158 HP at 2 , 600 rpm , gasoline , liquid-
cooled .
STARTER: Hand and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Praga- Wilson planetary IGNITION: Magneto .
gear type , five speeds forward, one
reverse .
STEERING: Clutch brake , two-speed.
SUSPENSION: Four road wheels on two bogies with half elliptic springs.
ARMOR: Front - 2.4 in. at 60°; sides- .8 in . at 4 50.
ARMAMENT: One 7. 5-cm Pak , caliber length 48
One 7 . 9-mm MG 34 (mounted on roof and remote controlled).
ELEVATION: -6° to +10 ° . MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 461 ft / sec.
TRAVERSE: 11° right; 5° le.ft . MAX . RANGE (HE) : 5, 689 yd.
PROJ . WEIGHT (AP) : 15 lb. A M MUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 41 rds .
MG- 600 rds.
REMARKS: An excellent vehicle having a good gun, good armor protection , and low
silhouette. Museum specimen taken from factory at Pilsen is in new condition.

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Tank Destroye r

e· 7 . 5cm Pak 40 auf Panzorjagex- Rauponschlopper Ost .

7 . Scm Pak 40 on Catterpill nr Tractor Fast .
Employment :
Dat e of int roduct i on : 1944 .
l.ianufacturer : Steyq Aut o Union ; Gr of und Stift , Kl ockne r - Hu."'lb ol t - Dautz .

Co;nbat wt : Approx . 4 . 5 t ons Cr ew :

Length : 14 . 5 f t . Pitch of tra ck : 5 . 5 i nches
Vii dth : 6 . 7 f t . No . of track links : 65
He i ght : 6 . 2 ft. Trench cr oss i ng ab i l i ty :
Gr ound cl ear ance : 21 i nches Fording depth : 3? i nche s
Tread cente rs : 4 . 5 f t . Obstacle abi lity :
Ground c ontact : 81 i nches Climbing abi lity :
i7i dth of tra ck : 15 . 5 i nches Gr ound pro~sure ~ Appr ox . 3 . 6 l bs/aq e i no
Type: of track : Dry pin

Radius of action :
Fue l consumpti on :
Fuel capacity :
Speed : · 11 mph

Engine : Steyr-Daiml e r Puch , 70 HP at 2500 r Fn , g&.ool i ne , 8 cy linder s in

V- Sl ock , a it· ~oo l ed .
Sta rte r : El e ct ric . E1 octr ica l oynt em : 12 volt . I gnit ton - c oil .
T ran ~mission : Const ant mesh , ' spseds fo r war d , 1 r eve r se .
Stee ri ng: Br akes in driv i ng spro0ket s and i dlo r s .
Sus pens ion: Four road whee l s ea ch s i de on a fr ame which i s s prung on t he
mo.in cha s sis fr ame by a qua r te r e ll iptic spri n~ at each cot·ncr .

Turret :

Armor 1 • 2 5 i nch i n f r ont .

Armament : One 7 . 5cm Pak 40 , calibe r l ength 46 .

El evat i on : t o ~ 200 Muz zle ve l ocity (AP ) : 2461 f t / sec .
Tr a.-e r se : t 30° Ua x . r ange ( HE ) 1 8421 yd n .
Pr oj . vrt (PJ1 : 15 l bs . ~u nitio n st owago :

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GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 47.)
7. S-CM PAK 40 AUF PANZERJAGER RAUPENSCHLEPPER OST.
7. S-CM PAK 40 ON CATTERPILLAR TRACTOR EAST.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1944.
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MANUFACTURER: Steyr ; Auto Union; Gri:if und Stift, Kleckner -Humbo1t-Deutz.
COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 4. S tons.
LENGTH: 14. S ft. PITCH OF TRACK: S. S in .
WIDTH: 6. 7 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 6S.
HEIGHT: 6. 2 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 21 in. FORDING DEPTH: 34 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 4. S ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 81 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 1S. Sin. GROUND PRESSURE: Approximately 3. 6
1bs/sq. in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
SPEED: 11 mph .
ENGINE : Steyr-Daimler Puch, 70 HP at 2, SOO rpm, gasoline, 8 c ylinders in V -Block,
air-cooled.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt .
TRANSMISSION: Constant mesh, four speeds IGNITION: Coil.
forward , one reverse.
STEERING: Brakes in driving sprockets and idlers .
SUSPENSION: Four road wheels are on each side on a frame which is sprung on the
main chassis frame by a quarter elliptic spring at each corner .
ARMOR: . 2S-in . in front.
ARMAMENT: One 7. S-cm Pak 40 , caliber length 46 .
ELEVATION: to +20° . MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP): 2, 4 61 ft /s ec.
TRAVERSE: +30°. MAX. RAN GE (HE): 8 , 421 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP) : lS lb.

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 F~AR-476 A?G Photo A43177
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7 . Scm Pak L/48 a.uf Pz . Jag IV Sd . K.fz . 162

7. 5cm Anti-tnnk gun on Panzer IV cha ssis .
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~ployment : Tank destroye r unit s of Infantry and Armored div i sions .

Date of intr oduction : January 1944 .
Manufacturer : Krupp, Domag (in associat ion with Al kctt ) . 1LI.A .G.

Combat nt : 26.9 tons Cr o·.., : 4

Length: 19.25 f t . Pit ch of track : 4.75 inches
Width : 9 . 7 ft. ~o . of track li ~~ s : 99
He i ght : 6 ft . Tre nch cr ossing ability : 7.5 fto
Ground cl earance : 1 5 . 8 inche s Fordi ng de pth: 47 inches
Trend cente r s : 8 . 1 f t . Obstacle ability : 23.6 in ch e ~
Gr ound contact : 138.5 inches C limbi~g abi lity : 30° ( 57%) s lope
Yiidth of trtJck : 15 . 75 inches Gr ound pressure : 12 . 3 lbs/sq . in o
Typo of track : Dry pin

Ra dius of action: 124 mi l es on r oads ; 78 mil es cros:~-country .

Fuel consumpt i on: approx . 1 mi/gal on road:~ ; .6 mi/ga l cros s - count ryo
Fu el capa city : 125 ~nl .
Speed : 25 mph on roa ds ; 10 mph cross ~c ountryo

Engino : HL 120 TRi.l !.!aybach , 300 HP at 3000 r p t, 12 cylinder:~ in V-bl ock ?

gasoline , liqu id cool ed , c ompre ssi on r at io 6 . 5 :1.
Sta rt e r: Electr ic and ine rti a . Electricnl system : 24 volt startine,
12 volt for nor:.~~ l ru!'lnin{; . I gniti o~ - ma gnet o.
Transmission : Synchr omesh , 6 speeds for~'i'ard , ·1 reverse .
Stee ring : Clutch br ake .
Suspensi on : Eight roa d whoels ea ch side sprung in pa irs on quartor
elliptic springs . Four r eturn r olle rs ouch side .

Turr et : none .

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Armor : Front - 3 . 2 i nche s at 45° ; Side - 1.6 inches at 30° .

Ar mament : One 7.5cm Pak , calibe r l ength 48 .

El evat i on : a??rox . 0
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to .. 20° Muz zle ve locity (AP ): 2461 ft/scc .
Tr averso : e.pprox . 20 Max . ra nge (HE:) :
Proj . r'it . (A?) : 15 lbs . Arn..ilunition stowage :

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GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 48.)
""' IV. SD. KFZ. 162 .
7. 5-CM PAK L/48 AUF PZ. JAG
7. 5-CM ANTITANK GUN ON PANZER IV CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Tank destroyer units of infantry and armored divisions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: January 1944.
MANUFACTURER: Krupp, Demag (in association with Alkett). M. I. A. G.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 26.9 tons . CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 19.25ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4 . 75 in.
WIDTH: 9. 7 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 99.
HEIGHT : 6 ft . TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7 . 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE : 15.8 in. FORDING DEPTH: 47 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8 . 1 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 138.5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12 . 3 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 78 miles cross - country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1 mi/gal on roads; . 6 mi / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 125 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 10 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 12. cylinders in V-block,
gasoline , liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 24-volt starting,
lZ-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , six speeds
forward, one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto .
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight road w heels each side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic springs.
Four return rollers each side.
TURRET: None .
ARMOR: Front - 3. 2 in. at 45°; side - 1. 6 in. at 30°.
ARMAMENT: One 7. 5-cm Pak , caliber length 48 .
ELEVATION: Approximately -5° to+20° . MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP): 2, 461 ft / sec.
TRAVERSE: Approximately 20°.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 15 lb.

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 Figure 48. Tank destroyer, 7.5-cm Pak L/48 auf Pz Jag IV.

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German Tank D ~s tr oyer

7o5 cm . St~ K. 42 L/70 auf Fanterjager IV. Sd. ~z. 162

7oS em assault Gun 42 on Pz IV chass is
Employment - Tank destroyer batallion in Infantry and Armored divisions
Date of intr oduction : August 1944
Manufacturer - Krupp

Combat Wt. : 26.9 tons Crew: 5

Length : 19.5 ft. Pitch of track: 4.75 inches
i'/idth I 9.5 ft • llo . of track links: 99
Height : 5 . 9 ft . Trench crossing ability: 7.6 fto
Gr ound clearanc e : 15.7 inches Fording depth: 47 inches
Tread centers: 8.1 ft. Obstacle abi lity : 23.6 inches
Ground contact : 150 inches Cli~bing ability: 30° (5 7;% ) slope
Width of tr ack ~ 15 .75 inches Ground pressure : llo4 lbs/sqo in.
Type of tr ack : D1·y pin

Radius of action: 124 mi les on roads; 78 miles cross country

Fuol consumption : Approx . 1 mi/gal on ronda; . 6 mi/gal cros s country
Fuel capacity : 126 ga l
Speed : 25 mph on road s ; 10 mph cross c ountry

Engine: HL 120 TRY Maybach, 300 HP at 3000 r pm, 12 cylinders in V blockg

gasoline , l iquid cooled , c o.~press ion ratio 6.5:lo
Starter: Electric and inertiao Electrical system - 24 volt starting, 12
volt for normal running. I (91i tion - magneto
Trans:nission : Synchromesh, 6 speeds for ward, 1 r everse
Steering: Clutch brake
Suspension: Eight road w~oels ench side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic
springso Three return roll ers each side.

Turret&

Armor: Front - 3.2 inches at 45°; Side - l oG inch at 30°

Armament, One 7.5 om Stuo K. 42, caliber le ngth 70

One 7.9 om Machine Gun 42 (unm,unted)
Elevation: -8° to +20° truzzle velocity - 3068 rt/sec
Traverse - 20° Max range (HE) - 10776 yds
Proj. Wt . (AP) - 15 l bs Ammunition stoua go - Gun - 55 r ds
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GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 49. )
7. 5-CM STU. K. 42 L(70 AUF PANZERJAGER IV.
.. SD KFZ. 162.
7. 5-CM ASSAULT GUN 42 on PZ IV CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Tank destroyer battalion in i nfantry and armored divisions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: August 1944.
MANUFACTURER : Krupp.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 26.9 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 19 . 5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 75 in.
WIDTH: 9. 5 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 99.
HEIGHT: 5. 9 ft . TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 .7 in. FORDING DEPTH: 47 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 1 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 150 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15 .75 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 11.4 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 78 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1 mi/ga1 on roads; . 6 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 125 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads ; 10 mph cross -country .
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 12 cylinders in V-b1ock, gasoline,
liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt fo r normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, six speeds
forward, one reverse. IGNITION: M agneto .
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight road wheels on each side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic springs.
Three return roUe rs are on each side.
ARMOR: Front - 3. 2 in. at 45°; side - 1. 6 in. at 30°.
ARMAMENT : One 7 . 5-cm Stu. K. 42 , caliber length 70.
One 7. 9mm machine gun 42 (unmounted).
ELEVATION: -8° to +20°. MUZZLE VELOCITY: 3, 068 ft/sec.
TRAVERSE: 20°. MAX, RANGE (HE): 10 , 776 yd.
PROJ. WE IGHT (AP) : 15 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 55 rds.
REMARKS: An excellent tank destroyer with low silhouette and a powerful gun.

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Ger man Tank destr oyer

8.8 om Pn.k 43/1 auf G\'i IV 11 Nashorn'! (friiher Horili ase) . Sd . Kfz. 164
8.8 em Pnk 43 on Pz IV chassis . "Rhinoceros"~ (forme rly Hornot)
Employment - Used in heavy Army t ank destroyer battal i ons
Date of introduct ion - Uovember 1942
Manufact u r er - Cha s sis - Krupp - Alkett ;

Combat Ylt o: 26o5 t ons Crew: 5

Length : 20 . 3 fto Pitch of track : 4o9 inches
Widths 9.6 fto Noo of tra ck links : 103
Hei ght: 9 . 65 ft . Trench cross ing ability : 7 o6 fto
Ground clearance : 15.8 in ches Fording dept h: 3lo5 inches
Tread cente rs : 8o3ft. Obs t acle ability : 23 o6 inohos
Ground contact: 149.6 inches Climbi ng ability : 30° (57%) slope
Width of track : 15o8 inches Ground pre ooure: llo 2 l bs/&qo ino
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : 133 mi les on roa ds; 81 mil e s cross country

Fuel consumption : Appr oXo o8 mi/gal on roads and o5 mi/gal cross country
Fuel c ap ~city : 159 ga l in two t anks
Spee·d ' .25 mph maximum ; 16 cros s country

Engine t HL 120 T.l\M Maybaoh, 300 HP at 3000 rpm~ 4 oyolo, Vl2, ga soline , .
liquid cool ed, 6o5 :1 compress ion ratio.
Starter: Hand inert ia and electrioo Electrical 'system o 24 volt starting,
12 volt for normal runninbo I gnition • magneto
Transmissi on : Synchr o~esh , 6 speeds foraard , 1 reverse
Steering - Clutch brake
Suspension : Eight sma ll road ;vh oe la each side sprung in pairs on quarter
elliptic springs

Turret:

Armor: Front - 2 inches ; Side lo2 inches

Armament: One 8.8 em Pak 43/1, caliber l ength 71

Elevation: -5° to ~2oo Muzzle velocity - 3281 ft /sec
Traverse: 150 Maxo r ange (HE) - 11 925 yds
Projo Wto (AP) - 22o4 lbs Ammuniti on stowages Gun -

Remarks: The chas sis incorporated parts fr om both the Pzo III and Pzo IV
chas siso In this piece the Germans succeeded in mounting the ir most powerful
anti-tank gun on a 26 . 5 ton vehicle .

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GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 50.)
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(FRUHER HORNISSE). SD. KFZ. 164.
8. 8-CM PAK 4 3 ON PZ IV CHASSIS. " RHINOCEROS," (FORMERLY HORNET).
EMPLOYMENT: Used in heavy Army tank destroyer battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: November 1942.
MANUFACTURER: Chassis - Krupp - Alkett.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 26.5 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 20. 3 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 9. 6 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 103.
HEIGHT: 9.65 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15.8 in. FORDING DEPTH: 31. 5 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 3ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 149. 6 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 11.3 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 133 miles on roads; 81 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately . 8 mi/ gal on roads and . 5 mi/ gal cross-count ry.
FUEL CAPACITY: 159 gal.in two tanks.
SPEED: 25 mph maximum; 16 cross-country.
ENGINE: HL 120 TRM Maybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 4-cycle, VIZ, gasoline,
liquid-cooled, 6. 5: l, compres sion ratio.
STARTER: Hand inertia and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , six speeds
forward, one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight small road wheels each side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic springs.
~MOR: F ront - 2 in. ; side 1. 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 8. 8- em Pak 43/ 1, caliber length 71.
ELEVATION: -5° to +20°. MUZZLE VELOCITY: 3, 281 ft / sec.
TRAVERSE: 15°. MAX RANGE (HE): 11 , 925 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 22. 4 lb_
REMARKS: The chassis incorporated parts from both the Pz. III and Pz. IV chassis.
In this piece the Germans succeeded in mounting their most powerful antitank gun
on a 26. 5-ton vehicle.

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8.8 em Pa.k 43/3 auf Panz.erjnger Panther (Jagdpanther)o Sdo Kfzo 173
8o8 em Pak 43 on Panther chassis
Emplo~~ent - Used in hoavy Army tank destroyer batalliona
Date of introduction - January 1944
Manufo.o turer -

Combat ITt. : 5l o3 tons Crew: 5

Length : 22.6 ft. Pitch of track: 5o9 inches
Width : 11 o2 fto Noo of tr ack links: 87
Height : 8o9 fto Trench oro3 sing ability: 6o25 fto
Ground clearance: 2lo2 inches Fording depth: 67 inches
Tread centers: 8o4 fto Obstacle ability: 35o4 inches
Ground oontnct: 154 Climbing ability: 35° (70% ) slope
Width of track : 26 inches Ground pressure: 12o8 l bs/sqo in o
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action: 124 miles on roado ; 62 miles cross countr y

Fuel consumption: o57 mi/gal on r oads ; o34 mi/gal cross country
Fuel capacity: 193 gal in five t anka
Speed: 29 mph on roads ; 16-19 mph cross country (one source give s max speed
of 34 mph) o

Engine: HL 230 P30 Maybach, 700 HP at 3000 rpm, 12 cylinders in V blockg

gasoline, liquid cooled, compression ratio 6o8~lo ·
Starter~ Electric and inertiao Electrical system - 24 volt starting, 12
volt for normal supply. Ignition - magneto ·
Transmiss ion - Synchromesh, 7 speeds for•vard, l reverse
Steering : Discontinuous regenerative type giving 1 r adius of turn for
each gear engaged
Suspension: Eight stations per side, each consisting of 2 large r oad ''mee l s ,
and independently sprung on 2 torsions bars connected in series. Wneels
overlapped and interleavedo One small return roller behind sprocket.

Turret:

Armor: Front - 3.2 inches at 55°; Side - 2 inches at 35°

Armament : One 8oS em Pak 43/3, caliber length 71

One 7o9 mm Machine gun 34 (bow) :
Elevation: -8° to •140 Muztle v elocity: 3281 ft/seo
Traverse : no Maxo range (HE) - 9900 yds
Proj. wt. t 22o4 lbs Ammunition stowage: Gun - 60
MG - 300
Romo.rks& By mounting the Pak 43 on this chassis the Germans achieved a
l ovr silouhette tank destroyer of great mobility and capable of destroying
any allied tank in the fieldo The gun c~~ld penetrate 9o4 inch es of armor
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 GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (See figure 51.)
8. 8-CM PAK 43/ 3 AUF PANZERJAGER PANTHER (JAGDPANTHER). SD. KFZ. 173.
8. 8-CM PAK 43 ON PANTHER CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Used in heavy Army tank destroyer battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: January 1944.
COMBAT WEIGHT: ' 51.3 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 22. 6 ft . PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 9 in.
WIDTH: 11. 2 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 87.
HEIGHT: 8 . 9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 25 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 21.2 in. FORDING DEPTH: 67 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 4ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 35.4 in.
GROUND CONTACT : 154 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 35° (70%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 26 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12. 8 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads; 62 miles cross - country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 67 mi / gal on roads; . 34 mi / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 193 gal.in five tanks.
SPEED: 29 mph on roads; 16-19 mph cross-country (one source gives max. speed of 34 mpij.
ENGINE: HL 230 P30 Maybach, 700 HP at 3, 000 rpm , 12 cylinders in V-block, gasoline,
liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6.8:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12 - volt for normal supply.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, seven speeds
forward, one reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEERING: Discontinuous regenerative type giving one radius of turn for each gear engaged.
SUSPENSION: Eight stations are on each side, each consisting of two large road wheels,
and independently sprung on two torsions bars, connected in series. Wheels are
overlapped and interleaved. One small return roller behind sprocket.
ARMOR: Front- 3. 2 in. at 55°; side - 2 in. at 35°.
ARMAMENT: One 8 . 8-cm Pak 43/3, caliber length 71.
One 7. 9-mm machine gun 34 (bow).
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ELEVATION: -8 to +14 . MUZZLE VELOCITY: 3,281 ft/sec.
TRAVERSE : 11°. MAX. RANGE {HE): 9, 900 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 22 . 4 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 60 rds.
MG- 300 rds .
REMARKS: By mounting the Pak 43 on this chassis the Germans achieved a
low silhouette tank destroyer of great mobility and capable of destroying
any Allied tank in the field. The gun could penetrate 9. 4 inches of armor
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G E~~N Tank De;stroyer

Panzerjage r "Tige r" (P) , "Ele phant" , fur 8 . 8cm Fak 43/2 L/71 . Sd . Kfz. 1 8~ .
8.8cm Anti•t ank gun 43/2 on 'l'iga r (P) che.s :>is , "Ele phant"(foroerly Fa rd i uand~
Employme nt t Heavy Army Tank De st roye r Bat t a li ons .
Da t e of i ntroduction : Ea rly 1943 .
lJanuf acture r : Cha ssis - Porsche KG; Superstructure - Al katt .

Combat wt : 71 . 7 t ons Crew t 6

Length : 23.3 ft . Pit ch of track : 5.5 inches
Y/idth 1 11 ft. No . of track links : 109
He i ght : 9 . 8 ft . Tronch cros s i ng ability : 8.7 ft .
Ground clea r a nce : 19 inches Fording depth : 39 inc~e s
Tr ead cantors : 8.0 ft. Obst a cl e ability t 31 inche s
Ground c onta ct : 165 inches Climbing abil ity : 22° (40%) s lope .
Width of t r a ck : 25.5 inches Ground preasure t 1 7 lbs/sq . in .
Type of truck t Dry pin

Rad ius of action : 93 miles on r onds ; 56 miles cl·oas - c ount ry .

Fuol consumption :
Fue l capac i ty :
Spe ed : 12 mph on r oads ;

Engine : ~vo
HL 120 T~ ~a yba ch e ngines , 300 HP at 3000 r pm e a ch ( totc l
HP 600) , 12 cylinde r in V- block per cn&ine , easol i no , l i quid cool ed ,
c ompr ess i on r ntio 6.5 :1 .
Sturter : Electricnl sy stem :
Tra nsmi ssion : Gasoline - electric drive .
Stearing : Porsche KG - Siemens elect ri c switchgea r
Suspensi on : Thre e 2-wheel bogie units on each sid e of the hull , each
s prung on singl e torsion ba r ~ .

Turret : none

Armor : Front - 8 inches ; Side - 3. 2 inches

Armame nt : One 8 . 8 em Pak 43/2 , ca libe r l ength 71.

One 7 • 9:n.'il ~1G 34 ( bow )
Elevation : -60 to +11° Muzzle ve l oci ty (AP) : 3281 ft/sec .
Traverse : ! 14° Max . r ange ( HE ) : 15834 yds .
Pr oj . wt: (AP) 22 . 4 lbs . .Ammunitions-c owage: Gun - 50 r ds .
Penetra~ion : 9 . 4 i~che s of a r mor MG - 600 r ds .
at 1 00 yds at 0°

Remar ks : Captur ed i n I ta ly .

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 GERMAN TANK DESTROYER: (Se e figure 52.)
PANZ ERJAGER "TIGER" (P) , "ELEPHANT," FUR 8. 8-CM PAK 43 / 2 L / 71. SD. KFZ. 184.
8 . 8-CM ANTITANK GUN 43/ 2 ON TIGER (P) CHASSIS , " ELEPHANT " (FORMERLY FERDI-
NAND).
EMPLOYMENT: Heavy Army tank destroyer battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Early 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Chassis - Porsche KG; Superstructure - Alkett .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 71.7 tons. CREW: 6.
LENGTH: 23 . 3ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH : 11 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 109.
HEIGHT: 9. 8ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 8. 7 ft .
GROUND CLEARANCE : 19 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8 . 8ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 31 in.
GROUND CONTACT : 165 in . CLIMBING ABILITY: 22 ° ( 40%) slope .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 25.5 in . GROUND PRESSURE: 17 lbs / sq . in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION : 93 miles on roads; 56 miles cross-country.
SPEED : 12 mph on roads.
ENGINE: Two HL 120 TRM Maybach engines, 300 HP at 3,000 rpm each (total HP 600) ,
12 c yli nde r sinV-block per engine , gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6.5 : 1.
TRANSMISSION: Gasoline - electric drive .
STEERING: Porsche KG- Siemens electric switchgear.
SUSPENSION: Three 2-wheel bogie units on each side of the hull , each sprung on singl e
torsion bars.
TURRET : None .
ARMOR: Front - 8 in. ; side - 3. 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 8 . 8-cm Pak 43 / 2 , caliber length 71.
One 7. 9 - mm MG 34 {bow).
ELEVATION: - 6° to +14°. MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP): 3, 281 ft/ sec.
TRAVERSE: +14°. MAX. RANGE (HE): 13 , 834 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 22.4lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 50 rds.
MG- 600 rds.
PENETRATION: 9. 4 in. of armor at 100 yd.
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Tank Destroyer

12. 8om PJK 80 aur Po.nze rjager Tiger , Ausf. B. 11J o.gdt i gef. Sd . Kfz . 186 . ·
12.8cm Anti-tank gun 80 on Tiger B cho.ss ia.
Employment : Heavy Army Tank Destroyer battalions .
Date of introduction : February 1944 .
Manufactur er : Hensche l.; Nibe lungenwe r ke (70 compl eted ).

Combat vrt: 79 tons Crew: · 6

Length: 24.7 ft. Pit oh of track : 5. 9 inches
Width : 12 ft. No . of truck li nks : 95 shoes (47 li nks
Hei ght : 9 ft. of doubl e sho0s )
Ground clear ance : 22 inches Trench c r oss ing abi lity: 9 . 85 ft .
Tread cent ers : 9.3 ft. Fordi ng de pth : 64 i nches
Ground contact : 188 . 6 inches Obstacle ability : 33.5 inches·
Width of track : 32 inches Climbi ng ability : 35° (70%) sl ope .
Type of tr ack : Dr y pin Ground prossure t 13.1 l bs/sq . i n.

Radiu s of action : 106 miles on roads; 75 miles cross -country.

Fuel cons~~pt ion : Approx •• 47 mi/ go.l on roads ; .14 mi/gal cross-c ountryo
Fuel capa city : 228 gal .
Speed : · 26 mph on r oads ; 9-1 2 mph cross -country .

Engina : HL 230 P 30 M~yb ach , 700 HP at 3000 r pm, 12 cylinde~s in V- block,

ga s oline , l iquid cool ed , compr ess ion r atio 6 . 8 :1.
Starter: El ect ric and inertia. . Electrical system - ?.4 volt start ing ,
12 vol't; for normal supply . I gnit i on - ms.gnetoo
Transmission • Olvar preselective , 8 spseds fo rTiard , 4 r ev erse.
Steering : Rege nerat ive co~trolled diff er ential - 2 r ad ii of tu rn .
Hydralically operat ed . \Y:hee l controll ed but · auxi lia ry l evers provid ed ~
Suspension : Nine stations each sida , each having 2 l ar ge diamete r
r esilient road whee ls ind epend ently sprung on tor s ion bar s . Tihee l s
overlD.pped , no r eturn r oll ers .

Turret: none

Armor : Fr ont - 5 . 9 inches ; Side - 3. 2 inches . Superstructure : Front - 9 . 9

i nches; Side - 3.2 i nches .

Armament : One 12.8 em PJK 80 , caliber l ength 55

One 7. 9mm MG 34 (b07f)
Eleyation : -7. 5° to ~15° Muzzle v elocity (AP): 3019 ft/sec .
Tr aver se : !lOO Max . r ange (HE): 17279 yd D.
Proj •. wt . (AP) : 62 .4 lbs Ammunit ion sto~age : Gun- 38 .
MG -
Remsrks : The gun fir ed separ ate l oad ing a~nuniti on u s i ng a wrapped steel
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12. 8-CM PJK 80 AUF PANZERJAGER TIGER, AUSF. B. "JAGDTIGER." SD. KFZ. 186.
12. 8-CM ANTITANK GUN 80 ON TIGER B CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Heavy Army tank destroyer battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: February 1944.
MANUFACTURER: Henschel; Nibelungenwerke (70 completed).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 79 tons . CREW: 6.
LENGTH: 24. 7 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5 . 9 in.
WIDTH: 12 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 95 shoes (47
links of double shoes).
HEIGHT: 9 ft.
TRENCH CROSSING ABILIT Y: 9. 85 ft .
GROUND CLEARANCE : 22 in.
FORDING DEPTH: 64 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 9. 3ft.
OBSTACLE ABILITY: 33. 5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 188. 5 in .
CLIMBING ABILITY: 35° (70o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 32 i n.
GROUND PRESSURE: 13 . 1 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 106 miles on roads; 75 miles cross-country .
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately. 47 mi/gal on roads; . 14 mi /gal cross-c ountry.
FUEL CAPACITY: 228 gal.
SPEED: 26 mph on roads ; 9 -12 mph cross-country.
ENGINE : HL 230 P 30 Mayba ch, 700 HP at 3, 000 rpm , 12 c ylinders in V-bloc k , gasoline ,
liquid-cooled, compress i on ratio 6. 8:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting ,
12- volt for normal supply.
TRANSMISSION: Olvar preselective, eight
speeds forward , four reverse. IGNITION: Magneto.
STEER ING : Regenerative controlled d ifferential - 2 radii of t urn.
Hydraulically operated. Wheel controlled but auxiliary levers provided.
SUSPENSION: Nine stations each side, each having two large diameter r esilient road
wheels independently sprung on torsion bars. Wheels overlapped , no return rolle rs .
TURRET: None.
ARMOR : Front - 5 . 9 in.; side- 3. 2 in.- s uperstructure front - 9. 9 in.; side - 3. 2 in.

A RMAMENT : One 12 . 8- c m PJK 80 , caliber length 55.

One 7 . 9-mm MG 34 (bow) .
ELEVATION: -7.5° to + 15°. MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP): 3,019 ft / sec.
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PROJ . W EIGHT (AP): 62. 4 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 38 rds.
REMARKS : The gun fired separate loading ammunition using a wrapped ~ teel cart ridge
case for obturation.

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GeriM.n Self - prope lled Uowitz er

10.5 em l.F.H . 18/2 auf GiV II . "Wes po" . Sd. Kfz. 124
10.5 em Howitzer 18 on Pz II chass is 11 iVas p" o
Employment - Light artillery in the armored division
Date of introduction - December 1912
Manufacturer: Chassis - ?oiAJTdAlkett ; Howitze r - Rheinmetall - Borsig

Combat Wt .: 12.1 tons Crew: 5 .

Length : 15. 8 ft o Pitch of t ~ack r 3.6 inches
Yfidth : 7 0 5 ft. Noo of track links : 106
Hei ght : 7.6 ft. Trench crossing ability : 5.6 fto
Ground clearance: 13.4 inches Fording depth : 3lo5 inches
Tread centers: 6o2ft. Obstacle ability : 16o5 inches
Ground contact: 94o5 fto Climbing ability: 30° (57%) slope
Width of track: 11.8 i nches Ground pressure: l 0o9 lbs/sqo in.
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action.: 87 miles on roads ; 59 miles cross• country

Fuel consumption: Approxo l o9 mi/gal on roads ; l o3 mi/gnl cross country
Fuel capacity : 45 gal
Spoed: 25 mph on r oads

Engine : HL 62 Tr M~ybach p 140 HP at 2600 rpm, 4 cycle , 6 cylinde rs in-1inop

gasoline , l iquid cooled , c ompre ssion ratio 6o5 tl o
Starter: electric. Electrical systom- 12 volts. I gnition - magneto

e .. Transmission : Synchr omesh, 6 speeds forward , 1 rever se

Steering: Clutch brake
Suspension: Five road wheels each side , each wheel attached to a moveable
arm set in the hull . A quarte r elliptic spring is attached to each arm
and r ests against a r oller on the hull.

Turret :

Armor : Fr ont - .7 inch; Side o6 inch

Armament ~ 10 o5 em l.F oHo 18/2g calibe r length 28

One 7o9 mm MG 34 and Two 9 mm UP 38
Elevation : -5° to 642° Muzzle velocity {max ) - 1772 ft/aeo
Traverser t 200 Maxo r ange : 1 3450 yds
Projo ITtot 32o7 l bs {HE) Ammunition stowage: Howitzer - 32 r ds

Remar ks a The howit~er on this vehicle is the standar d lo FoHo 18 but fitted
with a muzz.l e brake and provided with an extra charge {Fernladung) which
increased the maximum range fr om 11679 yds to 13450 ydso

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GERMAN SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER: (See figure 54.)
10. 5-CM L F. H. 18 / 2 AUF GW ll. 11
WESPE. 11
S. D KFZ. 124.
10. 5- CM HOWITZER 18 ON PZ ll CHASSIS " WASP . 11
EMPLOYMENT: Light artillery in the armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: December 1942 .
MANUFACTURER: Chassis - MAN-Alkett; Howitzer- Rheinmetall- Borsig .
COMBAT WEIGHT : 12. 1 tons . CRE W: 5 .
LENGTH: 15 . 8ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 3. 6 in.
WIDTH: 7. 5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 106 .
HEIGHT : 7. 6 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 5. 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE : 13.4 in. FORDING DEPTH: 3 1. 5 i n.
TREAD CENTERS : 6 . 2ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 16 . 5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 94. 5 ft. CLIMBING ABILITY : 30° (57o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11 . 8 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 10. 9 1bs / sq . in .
TYPE OF TRACK : Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 87 miles on roads ; 59 mile s cros s-country .
FUEL CONSUMPTION : Approximately 1.9 m i / gal on roads; 1. 3 m i / ga1 c ross-country .
FUEL CAPACITY: 45 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads.
ENGINE: HL 62 Tr Maybach, 140 HP at 2. 600 r pm, 4 cycles. 6 cylinders in-line.
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5: 1 .
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , six speeds IGNITION: Magneto.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake .
SUSPENSION: Five road wheels on each side , each wheel attached to a movable arm
set in the hull . A quarter elliptic spring is attached to each arm and rests against
a roller on the hull.
ARMOR: Front - . 7 in . ; side-. 6 in.
ARMAMENT: 10 . 5-cm l. F . H. 18 / 2 , caliber length 28.
One 7. 9-mm MG 34, and two 9-mm MP 38.
ELEVATION: -5° to +42°. MUZZLE VELOCITY (MA.)Q: 1 , 772ft/ se c.
TRAVERSE: +20° . MAX. RANGE: 13, 450yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 32 .7 lb. (HE). AMMUNITION STOWAGE . Howitzer - 32 rds.
REMARKS: The howitzer on this vehicle is the standard l. F. H. 18 but fitted with a muzzle
brake and provided with an extra charge (Fernladung) which increased th~ maximum
range from 11 ,679 yd to 13,450 yd.

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GERM..I\. N Self - prope ll e d Ho·:1i tte r

15c!!'l s . I.G. 33 a uf G';'l 38 (t ). Sd. Kf z. 1 38/l ( new ve rsion ).

15om• Inf ant ry .How it ~e r 33 on Cze ch 38 chass i n .
Employment :
Date of introduction: Sept. 1942.
Ma nufacturer: Chassis ass embl ed by B~.m Al kett ~ gun by Rhe i l.1Iilets. ll-Bors i go

Combat wt: 12.7 tons . Cre·, , : 4

Length : 16 .7 ft. Pit ch of tr a ck : 4.25 i nche s
nidth : 1. 3 rt • No. of truck link3 : 93
He i ght : 8.2 ft. Tr ench cr oss ing ab ili t y: 6o3 fto
Ground cl ear a nce : 16 inches Fording depth : 35.5 inche s
Tr ead centers : 5 . 9 ·rt . Obst a cl e ability: 33.5 inches
Ground cont a ct: 102 . 75 inches Climbing ability : 30° (57%) slope
Width of tra ck : 12.2 5 inche s Ground ?rossure : 10.1 lbs / sq . ino
(shoe 11.5 in . )
Type of tra ck : Dry pin

Rad ius of action : 115 mil es on road2 ; 87 milos oro os -country.

Fuel oonsumptiont
Fuel oapa clty :
Speed : 22 mph on roads .

Engine : J>r nge. TNHP, 125 HP , 6 cyl:i.nd e r , in line , gas oline , liquid cool odo
Sta rter : ~and and el e ctric . Electrical system : 12 volt.
I gnition - ma gneto .
Trans:nission: Praga-·,nlson presel.ective, 5 spee ds fo nra rd , 1 rever !! e .
Steer i ng : Clutch brake .
Suspensi on: Four road v:heels on t ·wo bogies with ha lf elliptic springs
on each side.

Turret : none.

Ar.nor 1 Front - . 75 inch; Side - .5 inch; Superstructure : Front - .44 i nc ~ ;

Sid e - . 38 inch.

Armament : One 15om s . I .G. 33, ca liber length 11.

El evat ion : -3° to .. 72 o Muzz le velocity ( HE ): 787 ft/seo,
Travers e : l:So Max. range ( HE ): 5140 yd s-.
Proj. ?It (HE): 8;3 . 13 lb a . Ammu~ition stowage: 15 r ds.

R~~arks : Spe cimen fr om Ita l y . This is the l ater version with gun to
re a r and motor in front . Early version hand gun in front and notor
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GERMAN SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER: (See figure 55.)
15-CM S.I.G. 33 AUF GW 38 (T). SD. KFZ. 138 / 1 (NEW VERSION).
15-CM INFANTRY HOWITZER 33 ON CZECH 38 CHASSIS.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: September 1942.
MANUFACTURER: Chassis assembled by BMW Alkett, gun by Rheinmetall-Borsig.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 12.7 tons. CREW : 4.
LENGTH: 16.7 ft . PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 25 in.
WIDTH: 7. 3ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 9 3.
HEIGHT: 8. 2 ft. TRENCH ·CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 3ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16 in. FORDING DEPTH: 35. 5 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 33.5 in.
GROUND CONTACT : 102.75 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 12.25 in . (shoe 11.5 in.) , GROUND PRESSURE: 10.llbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 115 miles on roads; 87 miles cross-country .
SPEED: 22 mph on roads.
ENGINE: Fraga TNHP , 125 HP , 6 cylinders, in- line, gasoline , liquid-cooled.
STARTER: Hand and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Fraga- Wilson pre selective, IGNITION: Magneto.
five speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING : Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Four road wheels on twQ bogies with half elliptic springs on each side .
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - 75 in.; side - . 5 iu. -superstructure front - . 44 in.; side - . 38 in.

ARMAMENT: One 15-cm s.I.G. 33, caliber length ll.

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ELEVATION: -3 to +72 . MUZZLE VELOCITY (HE): 787ft/sec.
TRAVERSE: +5°. MAX. RANGE (HE): 5,140 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (HE): 83.8 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 15 rds.
REMARKS: Specimen from Italy. This is the later version with the gun to the rear
and the motor in front. The early version hand gun is in front and motor in rear .

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GERM.AN Se lf-p;opalled Howitzer

15 em s.F . Ho 18/1 ( Sf) auf GVf TV. "Hum:nel " Sdo Kfzo 1 64
15 em Howitzer 16 on Pzo TV chassis. " Bumble Bee"
Employment - Medi~m arti llery in the Armored Division
Date of introduction - October 1 942 ·
Manufacturer - Chasse a Krupp - Alkett ; Ho·.r i tzar - Krupp

Combat Wt .: 25.4 tons Cr ow : 5

Length : 20.3 ft. Pitch of track: 4.9 inches
Width: 9.5 f to No. of track links : 103
Height : 9o4 ft. Trench cross ing ability : 7.6 fto
Ground clearance : 15.8 inches Fording depth : 3lo5 inches
Tread c ente rs~ 6 . 3 ft. Obstacle ability : 23 . 6 inches
Gr ound contact : 149.6 inches Climbing ability: 30° (5 7%) s l ope
Width of track: 15.6 inches Ground pressure: 10o7 lbs/sq. i~o
Type of track: Dry pin
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Radius of action: 133 miles on roads ; 61 miles cross-country.
Fuel cons~ption t Approxo . 8 mi/gal on r oads a nd o5 mi/gal cross - country.
Fuel capacity : 159 gal in 2 tanks
Speed : 25 mph maxim~m ; 16 mph cross - country .

Engine: HL 120 TIDA Maybach , 300 HP at 3000 rpm, 4 cycle, V-1 2, gasoline ,
liquid cooled , 6o5:l compress ion r atio.
Starter : Hand inertia and electric. Electrical system - 24 volt starting,
12 volt for normal runningo I gniti on .. magnetoo
Transmission: Synchr omesh, 6 speeds f orward , 1 r everseo
Ste ~ring : Clutch brake
. Suspension : Eight small road wheels each side sprung in pai r s on quart er
elliptic spr ings .

Turret :

Armor: Front - 2 inches; Side - l o2 inch9s

Armament : 15 em s .F.H. 18/1, caliber length 30

One 7. 9 nun LIG 34 and t wo 9 mm MP 38.
Elevation: - 3° to+ 42° Muzzl e velocity {max): i706 ft/seoo
Traverse : 115° Maxo range : 14490 yds
Proj . wt .: 96 l bs (HE) Ammunition stowage: Ho~itzer- 20rds

The chassis incorporated parts from both the Fz III and Pz IV ohe.ssiso
MUseum specimen was captured in I talyo

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 GERMAN SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER; (See figure 56.)
15-CM S.F.H. 18 /1 (SF) AUF GW IV. ''HUMMEL" SD. KFZ. 164.

I 15-CM HOWITZER 18 ON P Z . IV CHASSIS. "BUMBLE BEE . "

EMPLOYMENT: M edium ar t illery in the armo red division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: October 1942.
MANUFACTURER: Chassis Krupp- Alkett; Howitzer- K rupp .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 25. 4 t ons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH : 20. 3 ft . PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in .
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WIDTH: 9. 5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 103.
HEIGHT: 9. 4 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15.8 in. FORDING DEPTH: 31. 5 i n .
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 3ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 23. 6 in.
GROUND CONTACT : 149.6 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 10. 8 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF T RACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 133 miles on roads; 81 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately . 8 mi/ gal on roads and . 5 mi/ gal cross- country .
FUEL CAPACITY: 159 ga.l.in 2 tanks.
SPEED: 25 mph m aximum; 16 mph cross-country.
ENGINE : HL 120 TRM M aybach, 300 HP at 3, 000 rpm, 4 -cycle , V-12 , gasoline ,
liquid-cooled, 6. 5:1 compression ratio .
STARTER: Hand inertia a nd electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 24-volt starting,
12- volt for normal running.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, six speeds
forward, one reverse . IGNITION : Magneto .
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Eight small road wheels on each side sprung in pairs on quarter elliptic
springs.
ARMOR: Front - 2 in.; side - 1. 2 in.
ARMAMENT: 15-cm s. F. H. 18/ 1, caliber length 30.
One 7. 9-rnrn MG 34 a nd two 9-mrn MP 38.
ELEVATION: - 3° to+ 42° . MUZZLE VELOCITY (MA)Q : 1, 706ft/ sec.
TRAVERSE: + 15° . MAX. RANGE: 14, 490yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 96 1~ (HE) . AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Howitzer- 20 rds.
REMARKS: The chassis incorporated parts from both the Pz III and Pz IV chassis. Museum
specimen w as captured in Italy.

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F!JA.t{-816 APG Fnoto A43168

GERMAU Assault Hovtit:er

38om R.1r. 61 auf Sturrrunorser Ti ger .

38om Rocket proje ctor on King Tige r chassis .
Employment : Army Batta lions for special t asks .
Date of introduction : August 1944
Manufacturer: Alkett {ten vehicles b.lilt) .

Combat Yrt : Appr ox . 70 tons Cr ew : 5

Length : 21.25 ft. Pitch of track : 5. 5 inches
Width : 12.2 ft. No. of track links : 94
Height : 8 .9 f t . Trench crossing ability: 9. 85 ft.
Ground clearance : 1.9 . 3 inchos Fording depth : 64 i nches
Tread centers: 9.25 ft . Obstacle ability : 33 ~5 inche s
Ground contact: 142 inches Cl imbing ability: 35° {70%) slope
Width of traok : 28.5 inches Ground pres sure : Approx . 17.3 lb/sq . in.
Type of _track: Dry pin.

Rad ius of action : 106 miles on r oads; 75 mil es cross-country .

Fuol consumption : Approx •• 47 mi/gal on r oads ; . 14 mi/gal cro3s-countryo
Fuel capacity: 228 ga l .
Spood : 26 mph on roads ; 9-12 mph cross -country .

Engine : HL 230 P 30 lJ;1ybach , 700 HP o.t 3000 rpm, 12 cylinder in V-blo ok,
gasoline , liquid cooled , co~prension ratio 6.8 tl.
Star ter 1 Electric and inertia . Electrical sys t em - 24 volt starting ,
12 volt for.normnl supply . I gnition - magneto .
Transniss ion : 01 var pr eselecti ve , 8 speeds fo·rward, 4 r everse .
steering : Regene rative controlle~ differ·ential - 2 r ad ii of turn .
Hydralically oper ated . Wheel controlled but a~~iliary l evers provided .
Suspension : lfine stat ions per side , each hav i ng 2 l arge di ameter re si lient
r oad whe els ind epandent1y sprung on torsion bars . Wheels overlapped ,
no r eturn roller s . -

Turret : none

Armor : ·Front-5.9 inches ; side -3 . 2 inches . Superstructure : Front-5.9 inche:1 ;

· Side -3.3 inches

Armament : One 38 em RIT 61 Rocket projector . •

Elevation: 0° to ~85° Range : 6014 yds
Traverse : tl0° Ammunition stowage : 13 rd s
Proj . wt .: 716 1bs (HE)

Rooarks : The tube f ires a splined projectile. The barr el cons ists of a
C9st outer jacket and a spaced liner. The propellant gases are
deflected between the tube and liner and esc a pe through a perfor ated
ring at the muzz l e .

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 GERMAN ASSAULT HOWIT Z ER: (See figure 57.)
38-CM R. W. 61 AUF STURMMORSER TIGER.
38-CM ROCKET PROJECTOR ON KING TIGER CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Army battalions for special tasks.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: August 1944.
MANUFACTURER : Alkett (ten vehicles built).
COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 70 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 21.25 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH: 12. 2 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 94.
HEIGHT: 8. 9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 9. 85ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 19. 3 in. FORDING DEPTH: 64 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 9. 25 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 33. 5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 142 in . CLIMBING ABILITY : 35° (70o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 28.5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: Approximately 17. 3
lb/ sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 106 miles on roads; 75 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately . 47 mi/ga1 on roads; . 14 mi / gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 228 gal.
SPEED: 26 mph on roads; 9-12 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: HL 230 P 30 Maybach, 700 HP at 3,000 rpm, 12-cylinder in V-block,
gasoline, liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 8:1.
STARTER: Electric and inertia. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12-volt for normal supply.
TRANSMISSION: Olvar preselective, eight
speeds forward , four reverse. IGNITION: Magneto .
STEERING: Regenerative comrolled differential - 2 radii of turn. Hydraulically
operated. Wheel controlled but auxiliary levers provided.
SUSPENSION: Nine stations per side, each having two large diame ter resilient road wheels,
independently sprung on torsion bars. Wheels overlapped, no return rollers.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - 5. 9 in.; side - 3. 2 in.- superstructure front - 5. 9 in.; side - 3. 3 in.
ARMAMENT: One 38- cm RW 61 rocket
projector.
ELEVATION: 0° to +85°. RANGE: 6 , 014 yd.
TRAVERSE: +10°. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 13 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 716 l b. (HE).

• REMARKS: The tube fires a splined projectile. The barrel consists of a cast outer jacket
and a spaced liner. The propellant gases are deflected between the tube and liner
and escape through a perforated ring at the muzzle.

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F.MCV- 37 APG Paoto : A437 9G

I talian Medium tank

Carro Armato ti po M 13-40

Medium Tank model l 3o40
Employment - Armored division
Date of introduction - 1940
Manufacturer - Ansaldo - Fossati

Combat Wt .: 15.4 tons Crew: 4

Length : 16 . 2 ft . Pit ch of track : 4o 9 inches
Width : 7 . 25 f t . No o of track l inks : 84
He i ght : 7. 8 f t. Trench crossing ability : 6o9 fto
Ground clearance : 16 . 2 inches Fording depth : 39 . 4 inches
Tread centers : 6 . 3 ft . Obstacle ability : 3lo5 inches
Ground contact: 116 inches Cl imbing ability : 400 (84%) slope
Width of track : 10~2 inches Gr ound pressure : 13o2 lbs/sqo in o
Type of tr ack : Dry pin

Radius of action : 124 miles on roads ;

Fuel consumpt i on: Approxo 2o5 mi/gal on r oads
Fuel capacity : 50 gal (39o5 gal . in ma in tank and l 0o5 gal in reser ve t ank)
Speed s l9o7 mph on r oads ; 7 o2 mph cross country

Engi ne : Type 8T tA. 1 3 ~' 8 cylinder , 105 HP 41 Diesel, comprescion r atio 17o6sl
Startert Hand inertia and el ect rico Electrical system - 24 vol t starting
Transmiss i on : Monodiso type , 4 speeds f orward " 1 r everse ·
Steerin g : Clutch brake
Suspens ion : two double ar ticula t ed bogies , each with four t win r oad wheels,
each group independently spr ung o

Turret: Hand t raverse

Armor : Front - l o2 i nch ; Si de - 1 inch ; Turret fr ont - 1o6 inch ; turret sid e
1 inch.

Armament 1 One 4 7 mm gun , caliber l ength 32

Four 8 mro Breda Machine guns (1 coaxi al, 2 i n bow, 1 f or AA )
Muzz l e vel ocity , 206 7 f t/sec Amnunition stowage: Gun - .104 r ds
Pr oj . ·m . (AP) t 3 . 25 l bs JdG - 3048 r ds

Remarks : Best of the I talian t anks.

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 SECTION V. ITALY

ITALIAN MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 58.)

CARRO ARMATO TIPO M 13-40.
MEDIUM TANK MODEL 13-40.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DAT E OF INTRODUCTION: 1940.
MANUFACTURER: Ansaldo - Fossati.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 15.4 tons. CREW: 4.
LE N GTH: 16.2 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4 . 9 in.
WIDTH : 7 . 25 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 84.
HEIGHT : 7. 8 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 9ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16.2 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39. 4 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 3ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 31. 5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 116 in . CLIMBING ABIT...ITY : 40° (84o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK : 10.2 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 13.2 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION : 124 miles on roads .
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 2. 5 mi/gal on roa ds.
FUEL CAPACITY : 50 gal. ( 39. 5 gal. in main tank and 10. 5 gal. in reserve tank).
SPEED: 19 . 7 mph on roads; 7. 2 mph c ross-country .
ENGINE : Type 8T M. 13 , 8 cylinder , 105 HP , Diesel, compression ratio 17.6:1 , liquid -
cooled.
STARTER : Hand inertia and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting.
TRANSMISSION: Monodisc typ~, four speeds forward, one revers e.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: T wo double ar t iculat ed bogies, each with fo ur twin roa d wheels, each group
i n de pendently sprung.
TURRET: Hand traverse.
ARMOR: F ront - 1. 2 in. ; side - 1 in.; turret front - 1. 6 in.; turret side -1 in.
ARMAMENT: One 47-mm gun, caliber length 32.
Four 8-mm Breda ma chine guns (1 c oc.xial 1 2 in bow , 1 for AA)
MUZ ZLE VELOCITY: 2 , 067 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 104 rds.
MG- 3, 048 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 3. 25 lb.
REMARKS: B es t of the Italian tanks .

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 Fll.AR - 275 APJ Fnoto A43801

ITA LI AN Se lf - pr ope ll e c I;Wl

47m..m gun on L 6/40 che. as i o o

Employment : Ta nk des tr oyer unit v of a ~o r e d divi eion a o
Dnto of intr oduct ion c 1941
Manufactur er : Fiat-Ansaldo
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Combat wt : Approx . 7. 5 t ons Crew:
Le ngth : 12.6 fto Pitch of tra ck : 3. 75 i nch es
Wi dth z 6 .1 ft . No . of track links : 89
Hei e;ht : 5.1 ft. Trench cross ing ability : 5 . 6 ft.
Gr ound clea r a nce z 15.7 i nches Fording de pth : 31.5 i nche s
Tread center s : 5 .1 ft . Obst acle ability: 31 inches
Ground c ont act : l OG inchas Cl imbing ability : 40° ( 84%) slope
Vfidth of track : 10 . 25 inches Ground pressure : approx . 6. 9 lbs/ sq . in.
Type of tra ck : Dry pin

Radius of action: 121 mile3 on r oads ; 50 miles croae -c ountryo

Fuel conoumption: 2 .a mi/gal on r oads ; 1.1 mi/gal cros s - country .
Fuel capacity : 44 gnl in t wo t ankso
Speed : 26 mph max .

Engine : Mode l 18 VT, gas oli ne , 4 cylinders , 68 HP o.t 2500 r pm, liquid
cooled .
Start e r : Electric . Electrical sys t em: I gnition : ~a gno too
Transm ission: 4 speeds for vra rd , 1 r eve r se , r edu ction gear giv-es 4 l o-:1e r
speeds.
Steer i ng 1 Clutch brako o
Suspens ion: 4 rubber•ti r ed road wheels mounte d in pa ir;~ , oach sprung by
n cur ved cantil ever and torsion baro The r ear wheo l acts a s a l oad
carrier and to return the track . Three r eturn r ol l ers.

Turrct r noneo

Armor : Front - 1.5 inch ; Side - . 63 inch 1 Mnnt let - 2 inches .

Armament t One 47mm gun , cal iber l ength 34 ~

Elevation : Max. Range ( HE ) 1
Traver se : lluzzle velocity (AP): approx . 2100 ft/sec o
Proj . wt : (AP) 3.25 lbs . Anununi tion stowage : 4 7tltl

Remarks r This had bee n used at El Aleme in , and moved westward s to near
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ITALIAN SELF-PROPELLED GUN;(See fi gu r e 59.)
47-MM GUN ON L 6/ 40 CHASSIS. SEMOVENT E 47 I 32 .
EMPLOYMENT: Tank destroyer units of a rmored divisions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION : 1941.
MANUFACTURER: Fia t-Ansaldo.
COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 7 . 5 tons. PITCH OF TRACK: 3. 75 in .
LENGTH: 12.6 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 89.
WIDTH: 6. 1 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 5. 6ft.
HEIGHT: 5. 1 ft. FORDING DEPTH: 31. 5 in .
GROUND CLEARANCE : 15.7 in. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 31 i n .
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 1 ft. CLIMBING ABILITY : 40° ( 840Jo) slope.
GROUND CONTACT: 106 in. GROUND PRESSURE: Approximately 6. 9
lbs /sq . in .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 10.25 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads , 50 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION : 2 . 8 mi / gal on roads ; 1. 1 mi / gal cross-country .
FUEL CAPACITY : 44 gal. in two tanks .
SPEED: 26 mph max.
ENGINE: Model 18 VT , gasoline, 4 cylinders, 68 HP at 2,500 rpm, liquid.-cooled.
STARTER: Electric. I GNITION: Ma gneto.
TRANSMISSION: Four speeds forward , one reverse, reduction gear gives four lower
speeds.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Four rubber tired road wheels mounted in pairs , each sprung by a curved
cantilever and torsion bar. The rear wheel acts as a load carri e r a nd as the track
return. Three return rollers.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR : Front - 1. 5 in.; side - . 63 in .; mantlet - 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 47-mm gun, caliber length 34.
ELEVATION: None . MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP) : Approximately 2, 100
ft / sec.
TRAVERSE: None.
AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 47-m.m.
PROJ. WEIGHT(AP): 3. 25 lb.
REMARKS: This had been used at El Alemein , and moved westward to near Tobruk,
where captured. Sent to APG 1943.

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 FMAR-2 7:$ APG Photo A43791

ITALIAN Se lf - pr opell ed How .

75r:vn How . on Ml3/40 chassis .

Employment : Armor ed Divi sions .
Date of int roduction: 1942 .
Manufacture : Fiat-Ansnldo .

Combat wt : 14.4 tons Crew : 3

Lencth : 16 . 1 ft. Pitch of tra ck : 5o25 i~chea
Width : 7. 3 ft . no . of tre.ok links : 83
Hei ght : 5.9 ft. Trench croas in' ability: 6 o9 ft .
Ground cl ear~ce : 16 . 2 inches Ford i ng de pth : 39o4 inche a
Tread cente r s : 6 . 2 f~ . Obs t acle abi lity : 31.5 inches
Ground cont a ct : llG i nche s Climbing abil ity : 40° (81%) s l ope
Width of tr a ck : 10 . 2 inches Gr ound pre ssure : 12 o2 1 bs/sq . i no
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action : 124 milos on road~ ;

Fuel c onsu.:npti on : approx . 2.5 mi/ga l. on r oads ;
Fue l c apacity : 50 gal in t -:-to t e.nks .
Speod : 19.7 mph on ro~ ds ; 7 .2 mph cross - oountry o

Engine : Type 1ST, 8 cyl inders , 125 HP at 1 900 rpm, Di ose lg l iquid cool odo
Starter : Hand inert i a and el o ~tric . Electrica l sy ste~ - 24 volt st art ing o
Tra nsmi ss ion: ~onodisc type , 4 speeds forwa rd , 1 r over so o
Stee ri ng : Clutch brako o
Suspension: Two doubl e art i culatt:'l d bogios , each with f ou r t win r oad y;ho,.,l a ,
e ach group i ndepande~tly sprung .

Tur r et : none .

Armor : Front - 1 inch ; Side - 1 i nch ; Mant let - 2 inche s .

Armament : One 75mm How., Ca l iber l ene:;th l8o

El evation : -1 2° to ~22° Luztle ve l oc i ty {AP) : 1430 ft/sec .
Traversa : z oo R and 18°L Uax . r unge ( HE ): 7929 ydn .
Pr o j . wt {AP) : 14 . 2lbs . An:cnuni tion sto·;;age : 44 r ds .

Remarks : Used during battle of El Al emain , moved westwards t o near

Tabruk ·Nhert~ ca ptur ed . Shippe d to Abe r dean f r om Egypt 1 94 3 •

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ITALIAN SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER~ (See figure 60.)
OBICE DA 75/18 SEMOVENTE .
75-MM HOWITZER ON M13/40CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT : Armored divisions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1940.
MANUFACTURER: Fiat-Ansaldo.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 14.4 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 16 . 1 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 25 in.
WIDTH: 7. 3 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 83.
HEIGHT: 5. 9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 9 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16.2 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39. 4 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 2ft . OBSTACLE ABILITY: 31. 5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 116 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 40° (84%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 10.2 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12. 2 lbs / sq. in.

TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.

RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 2. 5 mi/gal on roads.
FUEL CAPACITY: 50 gal. in two tanks.
SPEED : 19.7 mph on roads; 7. 2 mph cross-country.
ENGINE : Type 15T , 8 c ylinders , 125 HP at 1,900 rpm , Diesel , liquid-cooled.
STARTER: Hand inertia and electric . ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 24-volt starting.
TRANSMISSION: Monodisc type, four sp·eeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Two double articulated bogies, each with four twin road wheels , each group
independently sprung .
TURRET : None.
ARMOR: Front - 1 in. ; side - 1 in. ; mantlet - 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 75-mm howitzer, caliber l e ngth 18.
ELEVATION : -12° to + 22°. MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP) : l , 562 ft / sec.
0 0
TRAVERSE: 20 Rand 18 L. MAX. RANGE (HE): 8 , 200 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 13 .9 lb.. AMMUNITION STOW AGE : 44 rds.
REMARKS : Used du ring battle of El Alemein , moved westward to near Tabruk where
captured. Shipped to Aberdeen from Egypt 1943.

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 FMAR-280 APG ~oto : A43788

Italian Self-propelled gun

90/53 Semovente
90mm AA Gun on Ml1-41 tank chassis (for ground t argets only)
Employment -
Date of introduction - 1942
Manuf acturer - Ansaldo

Combat Wto :- Approxo 17 tons Crew :

Length :- 17 o4 ft. Pitch of track s 4o9 inches
Width : 7 o4 fto Noo of tr ack links : 86
Height: 7ol5 ft. Trench crossing ability: 7 ft o
Ground clearance : 16 o2 inches Fording de pth : 39o4 inches
Tre ad centers: 6o3 ft o Obstacl e abi lity: 35 inch es
Ground contact: 121 Climbing ability:
Width of track : l0o2 inches Ground pr essur e : approxo l3 o8 lbs/sq.ino
Type of track : Dry pin

Radius of action: 124 miles on roads

Fuel consumption:
Fuel capacity:
Speed: Approx 20 mph .

Engine :- V-8, Diesel, 125 HP

Starter:
Transmiss ion:
Steering: Clutch brake
Suspension: Two double articul ated bogies , each ·with four t win road
wheels I each group independently Sprun g.

Turret:

Armor: Front - 1 inch ; Side - 1 inch ; Superstructare front - 1.6 inch,

Superstructu re side - .4 inch.

Armament: One 90 rom gun Mod . 41, caliber le ngth 53 o .

Elevation: -5° to •24° MUzzle velocity: 2756 ft/seo
.Traverse : 80° Maxo range : Esto 15000 yds
Proja ·, yt. (AP): Approx. 22.2 lbs Ammunition stowage :

Remarks: This gun was about equa l to th €' German 8o8 em Flak 18 and could
de st roy any Allied t ank in the fi eld at the timeo The British estimated
i t s penetration to be 5 o6 3 inches at 500 yds at ooo

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ITALIAN SELF- PROPELLED GUN: (See figure 61.)
90/5 3 SEMOVENTE.
90-MM AA GUN ON M14-41 TANK CHASSIS (FOR GROUND TARGETS ONLY).
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942.
MANUFACTURER: Ansaldo.
COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 17 tons. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
LENGTH: 17 . 4 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 86.
WIDTH: 7. 4ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7 ft.
HEIGHT: 7. 15 ft. FORDING DEPTH: 39.4 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16.2 in. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 35 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 3ft. GROUND PRESSURE: Approximately 13.8
lbs/sq. in.
GROUND CONTACT: 121 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 10 .2 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 124 miles on roads.
SPEED: Approximately 20 mph.
ENGINE: V-8, Diesel, 125 HP.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Two double articulated bogies, each with four twin road wheels,
each group independently sprung.
ARMOR: Front- 1 in.; side - 1 in. -superstructure front - 1. 6 in.; side - . 4 in.
ARMAMENT: One 90-mm gun model 41 ,
caliber length 53.
ELEVATION : -5° to +24°. MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 756 ft/ ae c.
TRAVERSE: 80° . MAX. RANGE: Est. 15,000 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): Approximately 22. 2
lb.
REMARKS : This gun was about equal to the German 8. 8-cm Flak 18 and could destroy
any Allied tank in the field at the time. The British estimated its penetration to be
5. 63 in. at 500 yards at 0°.

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 F'.L...\R-1019 APG Photo A43806

I TALIAN Self-pr ope ll ed Gun

149re."ll gun Uod 35 on spac ial Ansaldo chas sis .

Employment:
Dat e of introduction :
Manufncturer :

Combat wt : Crew:
Length : 21.7 ft. Pitch of track: 6 inches
Widtht 10ft . No. of t rack l inks :
Height : 5 . 5 ft . Tr ~ nch cros s ing ability:
Gr ound cle arance : 16 inches Fording depth :
Tr ead center s : 8 . 6 f t . Obstacle ability:
Ground conta ct : 147 inches Climbing ability:
iYidth of t r ack: 15 . 75 inches Ground pressure :
Type of treck : Dry pin.

Radius of action:
Fuel consumption:
Fuel capacit y:
Speed :
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Engine :

Starter t El&etrica l Systom t

Transmission:

Steering :
Suspension:

Turret t none

Armor : Fr ont - ,5 inches ; Side - .5 inchea

Armament: One H 9rnm gun Mod 35 , caliber l ength 40 .

Elevation : Max. rango t
Traver se : Ammu nition s t owage t
Proj . wt .:

Remar ks: This piece captured in Tunisia 1943o

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ITALIAN SELF-PROPELLED GUN: (See figure 62.)
149-MM GUN MODEL 35 ON SPECIAL ANSALDO CHASSIS. SEMOVENTE 149.
EMPLOYMENT: Artillery division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942.
MANUFACTURER: Ansaldo.
LENGTH: 21.7 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in .

• WIDTH: 10 ft .
HEIGHT: 5. 5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 6ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 147 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 15. 75 in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - . 5 in.; side - . 5 in.
ARMAMENT: One 149-mm gun model 35, caliber length 40.
REMARKS: This piece was captured in Tunisia in 1943.

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Kei Sensha , Shiki 95.
Li ght t ank , Model 95 (37~~ gun) .
Empl oyment : Armored Divisions ; Ind ependent tank r egiments.
Date of introduction; 1935.
l.111nufacturer:

Combat wt : 8.5 tons Crow : 3

Length: 14.3 ft. Pitch of track : 4 inch ea
Width : 6 . 75 ft. No. of t rack links: 98
Height : 7 • 2 5 ft • Tre nch crossing ability : 6 ft.
Ground clearance : 15.5 inches Fording depth : 39 inches
Tread cente r s : 5. 95 ft . Obstacle ability : 32 inche s
Ground contact: 97 inches Climbing abil ity: 40° ( 84,%) al ope
Width of track: 9.9 inches Ground pressurot 8.g lb sjsq . in.
Type of track : Dry pin

Rad ius of action: 110 miles

Fuel consumpt ion : 3 . 1 mi/gal
Fuel capacity: 28 gal in main ta.nk ; 8 gal i.n auxiliary t ank .
Speed : 30 mph onroade ; 14-18 mph crone - country.

Engine : Di ese l , 6 cyli nder , air cooled , 110 BP at 1400 rpm (2 00 HP ut

2000 r pm ) .
Ste.rter t El ect r ic . Electrical syst em : 24 volt.
Transmiss ion : Straight , sliding gear, 4 speeds forward , 1 rever so .
Steering : Clutch brake
Suspension : Modified Ga rden-Lloyd typo , with -one armored , helical,
compress ion spring pe r side acting against bell cranks on each of2
b ogies of two wheels each . Two return roll e r s.

Turret: Manually operate? •

Armor: Front - . 55 inch; Side - .47 inch .

Turret front - . 47 inch; tu r r et side - .47 inch; Mantlet - 2o25 i ncho

Armament: One t a nk gun type 94 , cal iber length 37.

37~
~vo 7.7mm type 97 tank machi ne guns (hull front and turret r ear).
~~ztle velocity {AP) I 1900 ft/seoo
Proj. wt ( 37mm )( AP) : lo54 l bso Ammunition stowage:· 37mm - 1 30 r d9.
7.7mm 2970 r doo

Remarks: Captured on Attu and the fi rst Japanese t ank to r each Abe rd eon g
1943o

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 SECTION VI. JAPAN

JAPANESE LIGHT TANK: (See figure 63.)

KEI SENSHA, SHIKI 95.
LIGHT TANK, MODEL 95 (37-MM GUN).
EMPLOYMENT: Armored divisions, independent tank regiments.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1935.
MANUFACTURER: Dowa Jidosha and others.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 8. 5 tons. CREW: 3.
LENGTH: 14. 3 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4 in.
WIDTH: 6. 75 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 98.
HEIGHT: 7. 25 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15. 5 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 95 ft . OBSTACLE ABILITY: 32 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 97 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 40 ° (84%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 9 . 9 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 9 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 110 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 3. 1 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 28 gaL in main tank; 8 gaL in auxiliary tank.
SPEED: 30 mph on roads; 14-18 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Diesel , 6 cylinders , air. cooled, 70 HP (later 120 HP).
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Straight, sliding gear, four speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Modified Garden-Lloyd type, with one armored, helical, compression
spring per side acting against bell cranks on each of two bogies of two wheels each.
Two return rollers with equalizing tension rods.
TURRET: Manually operated.
ARMOR: Front - . 55 in.; side - . 47 in.; turret front- . 47 in.; turret side -. 47 in.;
mantlet - 2. 25 in.
ARMAMENT: One 37-mm tank gun type 94, caliber length 37.
Two 7. 7-mm type 97 tank machine guns (hull front and turret rear).
MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP): 1 ,900 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 37-nun - 130 rds.
7. 7-mm- 2, 970 rds.
P ROJ. WEIGHT ( 37- MM)(AP) : 1. 54 lb.
REMARKS: Captured on Attu , and was the first Japanese tank to reach Aberdeen , 1943.

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,JA?AHESE Medium Ta nk
Chu Sensha, Shi ki 94 .
Medium tank , Model 94 (57~~ gun ) o
Employment : Ar~crad Divisio~.
Date of introduction: 1934 .
Manufactur er :

Combat ;rt : l 5o4 tons Crew : 4

Longth : 16o4 ft . (l9o 2 ft . w/ Pitch of track : 5o5 inches
ditchlng tail) No. of track l inks : 80
Width : 7 • l f t • Trench cro os i n~ ability : 9 fto
Hei ght 1 8. 7 f t. (npprox ) Fording depth : 39 inches
Ground clearanco : 19 inch e~ Ob ntn cl o ability: 33 inches
Trend ce nters : 5.9 ft. Climbing ability : 34° (67r ) slopo
Ground contact : 132 inches Ground pr oosure : 8o2 lbaj s q . in o
Width of tr ack : 12o75 inches
Type of track : dry pin

Radius o.f notion : 100 miles .

Fuel consumpt ion :
Fue l capacity :
Speed : 28 mph on r oads ; 18-20 cross - country.

Engino : Mitsubishi , Diesel, 160 HP, air cool ed .

Startor : El ectricnl sy st em :
Trnnsni nn icn : 4 spoeds forward , 1 r eve r se , hi gh a nd l O'"•T r ange o
Stee ri ng : Clutch brake .
Suspension : Spr i ng, 8 rc~d wheal s and 1 roll e r, 4 return roll e rs .

Turret : Manually opera tcdo

Armor : Front - . 67 i nch ; Side - . 43 i nch.

Turret front - . 5 inch ; Turret side - o25 i nch; Mantlet - .75 i ncho

Armament: One 57rom gun ty pe 90 , cali ber l ength l8o5o

Two 6.5 t ank mach i ne guns type 91 (hull and rear turret)
1\uule v el ocity (AP): 11 50 ft/~ e co
Proj . Wt (57mo )(AP) : 5 . 7 lbs . Ammun ition stowage : 57r:-.:n 100 r ds
llG - 2750 rd s

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JAPANESE MEDIUM TANK: {See figure 64.)
CHU SENSHA, SHIKI 94.
MEDIUM TANK, MODEL 94 {57-MM GUN).
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 19 34.
MANUFACTURER: Osaka Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 15.4 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 16.4 ft. {19. 2 ft. w / ditching tail). PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH: 7. l ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 80.
HEIGHT: 8. 7 ft. {approximately). TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 9ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 19 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39 m.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 33 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 132 in. CLIMBING ABILITY : 34° {67%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 12. 75 in . GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 2 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 miles.
FUEL CAPACITY: 211 gal.
SPEED: 28 mph on roads; 18-20 cross - country.
ENGINE: Mit subishi, Diesel, 160 HP. air-cooled.
TRANSMISSION: Four speeds forward, one reverse, high and low range.
STEERING: Clutch brake .
SUSPENSION: Spring, eight road wheels and one roller, four return rollers.
TURRET : Manually operated.
ARMOR: Front - . 67 in.; side - . 43 in.; turret front- . 5 in.; turret side - . 25 in.;
mantlet - . 7 5 in.
ARMAMENT : One 57-mm gun type 90 , caliber length 18. 5 .
Two 6. 5 tank machine guns type 91 {hull and rear turret).
MUZZLE VELOCITY {AP): l, 150ft/ sec.
PROJ. WEIGHT {57-l\1l'vi){AP): 5. 7 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 57-mm- 100 rds.
MG- 2, 750 rds.
REMARKS: Tailpieces came from earlier
Etsu B. tanks.

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FMCV-5 8s AFG Pnoto : A43796

Ja pane se Medium tank

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Medium ta!'-'< , ty pe 97 (1937) with 47 rnm gun "Chiha"
Impr oved versi on of type 97 tank (Ol dor ver sion had low ve l ocity 57mn guns )
Empl oyment - Armor ed Division
Date of introduction - Spring 1942
Manufacturer -

Combat Wt. : 15 ton s Crew : 5

Length : 18 . 2 ft. Pitch of track : · ~.9 i nches
11idth : 7 . 7 ft . Noo of track links : 95
Height : 7 o7 fto Trench cross ing abi lity : 8o25 fto
Ground clearance : 14 inches Fordin g depth: 39 inches
Tread centP.r s : 6 . 6 fto Obstacle abi l ity :
Ground c on~act : 138 inches Climbing abi li t ys 300 (57/o ) slope
i'lidth of track: 13 inches Ground pressure 1 8o4 l bsfsqo ino
Type of track : Dry pin

Rad iu s of action : Approx o 130 miles

Fuel consumption : 3.7 ga l per hour at 9.3 mi l es per hour
Fuel capacity : 52 gal in two t anks (Di ese l fuel)
Speed: ApprOXo 25 mph

Engine : V-1 2 , ai r cooled , val ve -in head , Diesel , 170 HP, compr ess ion
r atio 17. 8 :1
Star ter: Electric . Elect r ical system- 24 volt starting, 12 volt r unning
Transxr.ission: Sliding pinion, with hie;h -l ow transfer case , 4 speeds forward
l r eve r se
Steeri ng : Clutch brake
Suspension : Six road vrhe e l s each side, front and rear road wheels
independ ent ly s prung, cente r wheels spr~ng in pairso Coil sprin gs
us ed . Three r eturn roll ers each side •
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Turret : Hand traverse

Armor: Fr ont - .98 i nch ; Side . 8 inch . Turret fr ont - 1.3 inches , Turret
side - 1 inch

Arl!le.I.1ent : One 4 7 mm t ank gun type 1

Two 7 . 7 mm type 97 ms.chine guns.
Mu zz. le velocity : 2700 ft/se c .Ammunit ion stowage : Gun- 104
Pr o j • \'it o (A P) : 3 o 4 1b s MG - 2575
Remar ks : l:his was t he bes t of the Japa nese t anks . Gun could penetrate
2o7 inche s armor at 500 yds at 0°o

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JAPANESE MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 65.)
MEDIUM T ANK, TYPE 97 (1937) WITH 47- MM GU N "CHIHA".
IM PROVED VERSION OF TYPE 97 TANK.(OLDER VERSION HAD LOW VELOCITY 57-MM GUNS.)
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Spring 1942.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 15 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 18. 2 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 7. 7 ft. NUM BER OF TRACK LINKS: 95.
HEIGHT: 7 . 7 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8. 25ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 14 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39 in.
TREAD CENTERS : 6. 6ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (570/o) slope.
GROUND CONTACT: 138 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 4 lbs / sq. in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 13 in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: Approximately 130 miles.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 3. 7 gaL per hour at 9. 3 miles per hour.
' FUEL CAPACITY: 52 gal. in two tanks (Die sel fuel).
SPEED: Approximately 25 mph.
ENGINE: V-12 , air-cooled , valve-in-head, Diesel , 170 HP, compression ratio 17.8:1.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting ,
12-volt running.
T RANSMISSION: Sliding pinion, with high-
low transfer case, four speeds forw.ard,
one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Six road wheels on each side, front and rear road wheels independently
sprung, center wheels sprung in pairs , coil springs used, three return rollers on
each side.
TURRET: Hand traverse.
ARM OR: Front - . 98 in . ; side . 8 in . ; turret front- 1. 3 in .; turret side - 1 in.
ARMAMENT : One 47-rnm tank gun type 1.
Two 7. 7-mm type 97 machine guns.
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2 , 700ft/ sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 104 rds.
PROJ. W EIGHT (AP): 3. 4 lb. MG- 2, 575 rds.

REMARKS: This was the best of the Japanese tanks. Gun could penetrat e 2. 7 in.
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J apanese Self-prope ll ed gun

Gun Tank Type 1 (Honi I) -

75 ~~ Gun type 90 (1930 ) on type 97 (1 93 7) tank chassis
Employment - SP art ille ry
Date of i nt rodu ct ion - 1942
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Combat Vit o : Appr o:x: . 15 tons CNw: Probably 3

Length: 18.2 ft . Pi'tch of track: 4.9 i nches
Width : 7 o 7 ft. No . of track links : 95
Height : 7 • 7 ft • Tr ench crossing ability:
Gr ound clearance: 14 inches Fordin g depth : 39 inches
Tr end centers : 6.6 ft. Obstac l e ability :
Ground contact : 138 i nches Climbing flbili ty: 30° (57;% ) slope
Wi dth of tra ck: 13 inches Ground pressur e : 8o4 l bsjsq . ino
Typ e of track : Dry pin

Radius of action: Appro:x: . 130 miles

Fue l c onswnption: 3 . 7 gal pe r h our at 9.3 miles per hour
Fu e l capac ity: 52 gal in two t anks (Di esel fuel)
Speed : Appro:x:o 25 mph.

Engine: V-1 2 , air cool ed, valve in head, Dies e l , 170 HP, Compr ession
r atio 17. 8 :1.
Sta rter: Electric . El ectr ical sys t em - 24 volt starting, 12 volt r unning
e. Transmission : Sliding pi nion , wi th hi gh-low tr a nsfer case , 4 speeds
~orwa rd, l r ev~ rse
Stee ring : Clutch brake
·suspension: Six r oad wheels each side, front and rear road whee ls
independently sprun g, center vtheels spru~g i n pairso Coil sprin gs used .
Thr ee return rollers each side.

Turret:

Armor s Front - . 98 inch; Side - . 8 inch. Superstructure front - 2 inches .

Armament: One 75 rom Gun t ype 90

Elevation : -so to +250 ~fuzzlevel ocity : 2260 f t/sec
Trave rse: zoo Maxo ran ge : 13000 yds
Pr oj . 1/t. : 14 l bs . Ammuniti on stowage :

Remarks : This was the only Japanese armored f orce vehicle capab le of
de stroying_all U. S . Tank s co~mitted again s t themo

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 JAPANESE SELF-PROPELLED GUN: (See figure 66.)
GUN TANK TYPE 1 (HONI I).
75-MM GUN TYPE 90 ( 19 30) ON TYPE 97 ( 1937) TANK CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: SP artillery.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942.
COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 15 tons. CREW: Probably 3.
LENGTH! 18.2 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 7. 7 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 95.
HEIGHT: 7. 7 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8. 25 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 14 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 6ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57o/o) slope.
GROUND CONTACT: 138 in . GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 4 1bs / sq. in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 13 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: Approximately 130 miles .

I FUEL CONSUMPTION: 3. 7 gal. per hour at 9. 3 miles per hour.

FUEL CAPACITY: 52 ga1.in two tanks (Diesel fuel).
SPEED: Approximately 25 mph.
ENGINE: V-1 2, air-cooled valve-in-head, Diesel , 170 HP, Compression ratio 17.8 : 1.
STARTER: Electric . ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting,
12 -volt running.
TRANSMISSION: Sliding pinion, with high-low
transfer case, four speeds forward, one
reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Six road wheels each side, front and rear road wheels independently sprung,
center wh eels sprung in pairs. Coil springs used. Three return rollers each side.
ARMOR: Front - . 98 in.; side - . 8 in.; superstructure front - 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 75-mm gun type 90 .
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ELEVATION: -5 to +25 . MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 260 ft / sec.
TRAVERSE: 20°. MAXIMUM RANGE : 13 , 000 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT : 14 lb.
REMARKS: This was the only Japanese armored force vehicle capable of destroying
all U. S. tanks committed against them .

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 FMAR -935 AFG Pnot o 1.43790

JAPANESE Self-pr opelled Ho':litzer

• 150mm How. , Type 38 on type 97 tank cha ssis.

Employment:
Date of introduction:
Me.nura.cturer :

Co::nbat v,t : 15 tons e.ppro.x. Crow : 5

Length : 18 .2 ft. Pitch of track : 4.9 inches
Width : 7 . 6 ft. No. of track li nks : 95
Hei ght : 7.6 ft. Trench crossing ability: 8.25 ft 0
Ground cl ear ance : 14 inches Fording depth : 39 inches
Tr e~d centers : 6 . 6 ft . Obsta cle ability :
Ground contact : 144 inches Climbing ability : 300 (57%) s lo;e
Width of track: 13 inches Ground pr essure : approx. 8 l bsjsq.
Type of track : Dry pin

Radiu s of action : Approx . 130 miles .

Fuel consumption : 3 . 7 gal per hour at 9.3 milos per hour.
Fuel capa city: 52 gal in two tanks (Di esel fu el).
Speed a 25 mph

Engine : V- 12 , air cooled , valva in hoa.d , Diesel, 170 HP, compress ion
r atio 17.8 :1 .
Starter : Eleo t ric. Electricnl system : 24 volt starting, 12 volt
running .
Transmission: Sliding pinion , with high-l ow transfer case, 4 speeds
forward , 1 rever seo
Stee ring : Clutch brake .
Suspension : Six road wh3a ls each side , front and r eo.r road whoels
independently sprung, center wheels sprung in pairs o Coil springs
used. Three r eturtr rollers each sidao

Turret : none

Armor : Front - . 63 i nch; Sid e - . 5 inch ; Superstructure - Fr ont - 1 inch ;

Side - . 63 inch .

Armament : One 15~~ How. type 38 , cnliber . l ength l2o

Elevation: 30° Muztle velocity:
Traverse: !Jax . Range UTE ) : S 500 yds .
Proj . wt : (HE.) : 79 l bs . Ammunition stowage:

Remarks : Captured on Okinawa .

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JAPANESE SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER; (See figure 67.)
150-MM HOWITZER TYPE 38 ON TYPE 97 TANK CHASSIS.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division artillery.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942.

COMBAT WEIGHT : 15 tons app roximately. CREW: 5.

LENGTH: 18. 2 ft. P ITCH OF TRACK: 4. 9 in.
WIDTH: 7. 6 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 95.
HEIGHT : 7. 6ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8. 25ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 14 in. FORDING DEPTH: 39 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 6 ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 30° (57o/o) slope .
GROUND CONTACT: 144 in. GROUND PRESSURE: Approximately 8 lbs / sq .
in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 13 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: Approximately 100 miles.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 3. 7 gal. per hour at 9. 3 miles per hour .
FUEL CAPACITY: 52 gal. in two tanks (Diesel fuel).
SPEED: 25 mph.
ENGINE: V-1 2, air-coole d, valve-in-head, Diesel, 170 HP, compression ratio 17.8:1.
STARTER : Ele ctric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt starting ,
12-volt running .
TRANSMISSION: Sliding p inion, with high-low
transfer case , four speeds forward,
one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Six road wheels each side , fr ont and rear road w h eels independently sprung ,
cente r wheels sprung in pairs. Coil springs used. Three re tu rn rollers each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front- . 63 in.; side - . 5 i n. -superstructure front- 1 in . ; side - . 63 in .
ARMAMENT : One 150-mm how itzer type 38, caliber length 12.
ELEVATION: 30 ° .
MAX. RANGE (HE): 6 , 500 yd .
PROJ. WEIGHT {HE): 79 lb.
REMARKS: Captured on Okinawa.

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 FllCV-13s APG Iboto t A53134

Soviet Medium Tank

TM
Employment -Armored Division
Date of introduction • 1940
Manufactur er ... Kirov Factory

Combat V~o: 32 tons Crevq 4

Length : 19. 9 ft o Pitch of trackr 7o25 inc hes
Width t 10 fto Noo of track l inks : 70
Height: 8 ft o Trench c r ossing ab ilityt 9o85 ft o
Ground clearance : 16 inches Fording deptht 44 inches
Tread centers: 8 ft o Obs t ac l e abilityt 36 inches
Gr ound contact: 161 inches Cl imbing ab il ity : 350 ( 70%) slope
Width of track : 19o75 inches Ground preasurea 10 l bs/sqo in o
Type of trnc k t Dry pin {Every other tr ack shoe has lug for drive wheel)

Radius of act i on : 280 mi l es on r oads ; 161 mi le s cross country

Fuel consumption : Approx 1 .9 mi/gal on r oads
Fuel capacity : 14'l •gal1.
Speed r 33 mph max ; 12 mph cross country

Engine : V block, 12 cylinder, 4 cycle~ Diesel, 500 HP at 1800 r pm,

liquid cool ed , conpression r a tio 15 :lo
Starter: Air and elect ric Electrica l system - 25 volt and 12 volt
Transmiss i on : Constant mesh spur gear, 4 speeds forwar d , 1 r everse
Steering : Clutoh brake
Suspension : Christie type , 5 l arge road whe els each side , each whee l
suspended in movable arm working against a coil spring locat ed inside
t ank.

Turret: Hand and·Je l ect t·ic traverse

Armor: Front - 1 o8 inch at 60° ; Side - 1 .a inch at 40° o Turret fr ont •

2.4 inches, turret side - 2o5 inches at 30° . Mantlet - 2.4 inches

Armament: One 76.2 rom bUD Modo 40, caliber len gth 4l o5
Two 7.62 n:m DT Machine guns (bow and coaxial)
Muztle veloc ity (76 o2m:n gun){AP ): 2172 ft/sec
Proj. iYt . (76o2mm) (AP): 14o3 lbs. Ammunition stowage 1 76.2 mm - 77 rd s
7.62mm - 2898 rds

Remarks: One of the b es t t ank s of World ?/ar II c ombining good fir e power
with 1o•Y silhouette , good armor arrang ement and suferior mob ilityo Des i gn
thinking goes back to 19 37o Penetratton o 3 inohes at 100 yds at 0°o

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 SECTION VII. SOVIET

SOVIET MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 68.)

T 34.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1940.
MANUFACTURER: Kirov factory.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 32 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 19 .9 ft. PITCH OF TRACKS : 7. 25 in.
WIDTH: 10 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 70.
HEIGHT: 8ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 9. 85ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 in. FORDING DEPTH: 44 in .
TREAD CENTERS: 8ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 35 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 161 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 35° (70o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 19.75 in . GROUND PRESSURE : 10 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin. (Every other
track shoe has lug for drive whee4
RADIUS OF ACTION: 280 miles on roads; 161 miles cross-country .
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1.9 mi/gal on roads.

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FUEL CAPACITY: 147 gal.
SPEED: 33 mph max.; 12 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: V-block, 12cylinders, 4-cycle , Diesel, SOOHPat 1,800 rpm,
liquid-cooled, compression ratio 15:1.
STARTER: Air and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 25-volt and 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Constant mesh spur gear, four speeds forward , one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Christie type, five large road wheels each side, each wheel suspended
in movable arm working against a coil spring located inside tank.
TURRET: Hand and electric traverse.
ARMOR: Front - l. 8 in. at 60° ; side - 1. 8 in. at 40° ; turret front - 2. 4 in.; turret side
- 2. 5 in. at 30°; mantlet- 2. 4 in.
ARMAMENT: One 76. 2-mm gun model 40, caliber length 41. 5.
Two 7. 62-mm DT machine guns (bow and coaxial).
MU ZZLE VELOCITY (76. 2-MM GUN) (AP): 2,172 ft /sec.
PROJ . WEIGHT (76. 2-MM) (AP): 14. 31b. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 76. 2-mm- 77 rds.
7. 62-mm- 2, 898 rds.
REMARKS: One of the best tanks of World War II combining good firepower with Low
silhouette, good armor arrangement, and superior mobility. Design thinking goes back
to 19 37. Penetration - 3 inches at 100 yards at 0°.

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 APG Fhoto: A76772
Soviet Medium tank

T M - 85
Employment - Armor ed Division
Date of i ntroduction - Early 1944 {In production 1943)
Manufacturer -

Combat Wto: 34o4 tons Crow·g 4 - 5

Length : 20.2 fto Pitch of track: 7 inches
Widtht 9o9 f to No o of track links : 72
Height: 9 fto Trench cro3sing ability : 8o2 i'to
Ground clearance : 15 inches Fording depth : 47 inches
Tread centers : Sol ft o Obstacle ability : 30 inches
Ground contact: 158 inches Climbing ability : 35° (70%) slope
Width of track : 20. 1 inches Gr ound pre ss ure: l 0o8 l~s/sqo fn o
Type of track : Dry pin {Every other track shoe has l ug for drive whee l)

Rad i us of action : 250 miles on road s; 155 mi l es cross country

Fuel consumption t Appr ox . l. 7 mi/ea l on r oads
Fuel capac ity: 147 gal {in 8 interior t anks )(Outer r eserve tanks 25 gal each)
Speed : 33 mph max ; 5-10 mph cr oss country
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Enginet V block, 12 cylinder , 4 cycle, Diesel. 500 RP at 1800 r pm ~ l iqui d
cooled, compr e ssion r at io l S: lo
Starter : Air and electrico El ectrical system - 24 vol t and 12 volt
Transmission : Constant ~esh spur gear , 4 speeds forward , 1 reve r se
Steering : Clutch brake
Suspension : Christie type, 5 lar ge road wheel s each side , each wheel
suspended on movable arm wor }~ng aga inst a coil spring l ocated inside
tank .

Turret: Hand and electric traverse

Armort Front - lo8 inch at 60° ; Side 1 ~8 inch at 40°o Turret fr ont - 3o7
inches ; Turret aid~ 3o5 incheso Mantl et - 2o3 inches

Armament: One 85 mm gun Modo 1944~ caliber length 53

Two 7 o62 rom DT machine guns {bow and coaxial)
Muzzle velocity: 85rmt gun {AP): 2600 ft/sec
Proj o iVtos 85mm (AP): 20o3 lbs. Ammunition stowa ge : 85 mm ... ·s6 r ds
7.62 mm ... 1890 r ds

Remarks r I n this tank the Soviets achieved a tremendous increase in fir.e

po"Ner with but litt le additional 'Re ight. Penetration 4o7 inches at 100 yds
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 SOVIET MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 69.)
T 34-85 .
EMPLOYMENT: Armored divi sion.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Early 1944 (in production 1943) .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 34.4 tons. CREW : 4 - 5.
LENGTH: 20.2 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 7 in.
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WIDTH : 9.9ft. , ) NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 72 .
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HEIGHT: -9-ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 8. 2ft .
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GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 in. FORDING DEPTH: 47 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 1 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 30 in .
GROUND CONTACT: 158 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 35° (70 0fo) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK : 20. 1 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 10.8 lbs / sq . in.
TYPE 0~ TRACK: Dry pin. (Every other
track shoe has lug for drive whee~
RADIUS OF ACTION: 250 miles on roads; 15 5 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately l. 7 mi/gal on roads.
FUEL CAPACITY: 147 gal.( in 8 interior tanks~(Outer reserve tanks 25 gal. each. )
SPEED: 33 mph max.; 5-10 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: V-block, 12cylinders, 4- cycle, Diesel, 500 HPat 1,800 rpm , liquid-cooled,
compression ratio 15:1.
STARTER: Air and electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 24-vo1t and 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION : Constant mesh spur gea r , fou r speeds forward , one rever se .
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STEERING: Clutch brake.

SUSPENSI ON: Christie type, five large road w he els each s ide , each w heel suspended
on movable arm w o rking against a coil spring l o cate d inside tank .
TURRET : Hand and electric travers e .
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ARMOR: Front - 1. 8 in. at 60°; side-1. 8 in. a t 40 ; t urre t front - 3. 7 in . ; turre t side
3. 5 in.; mantle t- 2 . 3 in.
ARMAME NT : One 85-mm gun model 1944, caliber length 53.
Two 7.62-mm DT ma chine guns (bow and coa·dal).
MUZ Z I:-E VELOCITY (85- MM GUN) (AP): 2, 600ft/se c .
PROJ. WEIGHT (85- MM) (AP): 2 0 .3 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 85-mm - 56 rds.
7. 62 -mm : 1 , 890 rds .
REMARKS: In this ta nk the Soviets achieved a tremendous increase in fire
• power with but little additional w eight . Pene tration 4. 7 inches at 100 yd . at 0° .

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 APG Photo: A44148
Sovie·t Heavy Tank

KV I C
Employment - Armored Division
Date of intr oduction - 1939
Manufacturer - Kirov factory

Combat Wt .t 52 tons Crew~ 5

Length: 22 f t . Pitch of track: 6o6 inches
Width: 10 . 8 ft. Noo of truck l inks : 86
Height: 9 ft . Trench cros sing ability : 12 ~o
Gr ound clearance : 16 inches Fording depth : 60 inch es
Tread centers : 8 . 6 ft o Obstacle ability : 35.5 inches
Ground contact: 179 inches Climbing abi lity:
Width of track : 27.75 inches Ground pressure: 10o6 lbs/sqo ino
Type of track: Dry pin.

Radius of action: 208 miles on roads; 124 miles cross country

Fuel consumption : Approxo l o3 mi/ga l on roads
Fuel capacity: 159 galo
Speed : ~2 mpho maxo ; 8-11 mph oroas country

Engine: V-type , 12 cyl inder, 600 HP at 2000 r pmP l iquid cool ed, Diesel
Sta rtert Air and electric. El ectric al system
Transmission : 5 speeds forward, 1 r everse, trimobile type
Steering: Cl utch brake
·e Suspension : Torsion ba r, 6 individually 3prung road wheels and 3 r eturn
roll ers each side
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Armor : Front - 3 . 5 • 1.4 inch; Side - 3 inch (with 3 inch plate welded to
hu ll wher.e .turret j oins hull) ; Turret -Front 4 o5 inch; Side - 3 inches;
Mantlet - 3.3 inches .

Armament: One 76 . 2 mm gun Modo 1940, caliber length 41 .5

Three 7.62 nun DT machine guns (bow, coaxial and r ear turret)
Muzzle velocity (76 . 2 m;n gun) (AP)., 2172 ft/seo.
Proj. Vlt. (76 . 2 rn::1) (AP): 14 . 3 lbs Al!l!lllmition stowg,ge: Gun - 111 rds
UO - 302( rds

Remarks: ForerWL~er design of the now f amous JS III, or super tank of the
present era , alth ough already some 10 years oldo

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SOVIET HEAVY TANK: (See figure 70.)

KV I C.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODU CTION: 1939.
MANUFACTURER : Kir_ov factory.
COMBAT WEIGHT : 52 tons . CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 22 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6. 5 in.
WIDTH: 10. 8 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 86.
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HEIGHT: 9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 12 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16 in. FORDING DEPTH: 60 in .
TREAD CENTERS: 8 . 6ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 35.5 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 179 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: None.
WIDTH OF 'TRACK: 27.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 10.5 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
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RADIUS OF ACTION: 208 miles on roads; 124 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1. 3 mi /gal on roads.
FUEL CAPACITY: 159 gal.
SPEED: 22 mph max.; 8-11 mph cross- count ry.
ENGINE: V - type , 12 cylinders, 600 HP at 2,000 rpm, liquid--cooled , Diesel.
STARTER: Air and electric.
TRANSMISSION: Five speeds forward, one reverse, trimobile type.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar, six individually sprung road wheels and three return rollers on
each side. ·
TURRET: Hand and ele ctric traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 3. 5 + 1. 4 in.; side - 3 in. (with 3-in. plate welded to hull where
turret joi ns hull); turret: front-4. 5 in.; side - 3 in.; mantlet- 3. 3 in.
ARMAMENT: One 76. 2-mm gun model 1940, caliber length 41. 5.
Three 7. 6~-mm DT machine guns (bow, coaxial, and rear turret).
MUZZLE VELOCITY (76. 2-MM f'UN) (AP): 2, 172 ft Is e c .
PROJ. WEIGHT (76.2-MM)(AP): 14.3 lb/
AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun- 111 rds.
MG - 3,024 rds.
REMARKS: Forerunner design of the now famous JS Ill, or supertank of the
present era •

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 FMAR-1416 APG Ihoto s A77680
Soviet Self- propelled gun

•• SU-76
Employment - Infantry tank destroyer units
Date of introduction - 1943
Manufacturer -
Combat 12o3 tono
Y~o : Crew: 4
Length~ 16o2 .fto Pitch of tracks 4o5 i nches
Width : 8 o9 ft o No o of track links : 89
Heieht : 7ol fto Trench cross i ng ability: 6o5 ft.
Gr ound clear ance : 12 o5 inches Fording d epth: 35 inches
Tread centers: 7o9 .fto Obstncle ability: 26 inches
Ground contact: 130 i nches Climbing abilitys 25° (47%) slope
Width of track : ll o75 inche s Ground pr0ssure~ Sol l bo/sqo in o
Type of track: Dry pin

Radiu s of action : 280 miles on roads ; 185 mil es cros s country.

Fuel consumption: Approx . 2o4 mi/gal on r oads; l o6 mi/ga l crons country.
Fuel capacity : 116 gal.
Speed: 28 mph maxo

Engine : 1\vo, 6 cyl inder , ~soline , 85 HP per engine , l i quid cool ed.
( Standard Dodge type)
Starter: Electrio - Electrical system ~
Transmission: Constant mesh, 4 speeds forward, 1 r everse .
Steering : Clutoh brake
Suspension : Torsion bar, 6 r oad wheels each s"ide, 3 r eturn r oller s each
side

Turret :

Armor: Front - 1 i nch at ·S0°. Supers tructure o4 - .6 inches

Armament : One 76 o2 mm gun Modo 42/43, Caliber l ength 4l o5

Elevati on : c3 to 250 Muzzle v el ocity: (AP) - 2172 ft/seco
Traver se : 320 Max. r ange : (HE) 12580 yds o
. Projo Wt. (AP): 14o3 lbso Ammunition stowa ge: 62 r dso

Remar ks : A self propelled field gun in effect, using an obaolete light

tank chas si s (T-70) o

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SOVIET SELF-PROPELLED GUN: (See figure 71.)
su -76.
EMPLOYMENT: Infantry tank destroyer units.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.

COM BAT WEIGHT: 12.3 tons . CREW: 4.

LENGTH: 16. 2 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 5 in.
WIDTH: 8. 9 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 89.
• HEIGHT: 7. 1 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 12.5 in. FORDING DEPTH: 35 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 9ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 26 in .
GROUND CONTACT: 1 30 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 25° (47o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 8.1 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 280 miles on roads; 185 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 2. 4 mi / gal on roads; 1. 6 mi / ga1 cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 116 gal.
SPEED: 28 mph max.
ENGINE: Two, 6 cylinders, gasoline, 70 HP per engine, liquid-cooled (standard Dodge type).
STARTER: Electric.
TRANSMISSION: Constant mesh, four speeds forward, one re v erse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar , six road wheels each side , three return rollers each side.
ARMOR: Front - 1 in. at 50°; superstructure - . 4- . 6 in.
ARMAMENT: One 76. 2-mm gun model 42 / 43, caliber length 41. 5.
ELEVATION: -3 + 25°. MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP): 2172 ft/sec.
TRAVERSE: 32°. MAX. R ANGE (HE) : 12,580 yd .
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 14. 3 lb .. AMM UN ITION STOWAGE: 62 rds.
REMARKS: A self-propelled field gun in effect, using an obsolete light tank chassis (T-70) .

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u.s. Li ght Tank

Tank, Light, 3 t on .
Empl oyment:
DAte of i nt r oduction : 1918
Manufacturer : Fard Motor_ Co .

Combat wtt 3.4 tona (unloaded) Crew : 2

Length : 13. 8 ft . Pi tch of track : 7 inchos
Widt h : 5 . 5 ft. Noo of track 1 inks : 40
Height : 5,3 ft. Trench crossing ability :
Ground clear an ce : 11 inches Fordi ng de pth :
Tread centers: 4.8 ft . Obstacl e ability :
Ground contact 1 75. inches Climbing ability :
Width of traok: 7 inches Gr ound pressure: 6 . 4 l bs/sq . ih.
Type of track : Steel, dry pin .

Radius of action: 34 miles .

Fuel consumption: 2 rni/gal.
Fuel capacity: 17 gal .
Speed: 8 mph cross - count ry.

Engine : Ford , two engines, 4 cylinder s , gasoline , liquid cooled , 45 BHP.

Starter: Electric . Electrical syst em : I gnition :
Transmiss i on : Planet ary, 2 spoeds f or ward , 1 r ovors e o
Steering : Clutch brake .
Suspens ion: Leaf springs , 6 small r oad wheels and 2 r etur n roll ors ea.oh
side.

Turrot: None, has non rotat i ng cupola .

Armor: Front - .25 inch ; Side - .5 inch.

Armament: One .30 cal. machine gun .

Ammunition a t ov;age • o 30 cal •

Remarks:

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SECTION VIII. UNITED STATES

U.S. LIGHT TANK: (See figure 72 . )

DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1918.
MANUFACTURER: Ford Mo tor Co.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 3. 4 tons (unloaded). CREW: 2.

LENGTH: 13. 8ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 7 in .

WIDTH: 5 . 5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 40.
HEIGHT: 5 . 3 ft. GROUND PRESSURE: 6. 4 1bs / sq. m .

GROUND CLEARANCE: 11 in .
TREAD CENTERS: 4. 8ft.
GROUND CONT ACT: 75 in .
WIDTH OF TRACK. 7 i n.
T.YPE OF TRACK: Steel , dry pin .
RADIUS OF AC T ION: 34 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 2 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 17 gal.
SPEED: 8 mph c r oss - c ountry .
ENGINE: Ford, two e ngi nes , 4 cylinders , gasoline , liquid-cooled, 45 BHP.
STARTER: Electric .
TRANSMISSION: Planetary , two speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Leaf springs, six small road wheels and two return rollers are on each side.
TURRET: None, has nonrotating cupola.
ARMOR: Front - . 25 in. ; side - . 5 in.
ARMAMENT: One . 30 cal. machine gun. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: . 30 cal.
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u.s . Light Ta nk

Tank, Light, Skeleton

Employment: Experimental
Date of introduction: 1918
Manufacturer: Pionoe r Tractor Co .

Comba t wt : 8 ton Crew: 2

Length : 25ft . Pitch of track : ·n i nches
Width I 8.4 ft. No. of track links: 60
Height: 9.5 ft. Trench crossing abil ity:
Ground clearance: Fording de pth :
Tread ce nters : 7 . 1 ft . Obstacle ability :
Ground contact: 125 inches Climbing ability t
Width of track : 7 inches Ground pressure 1
Type of track : Stee l , dry pin .

Radius of action: 34 miles .

Fuel consumption: 2 mi/gal .
Fuel capacity : 17 £al .
Speed : 8 mph on r oads , 2-5 mph cross -country .

Engine : Beaver twins , 4 cylind ers each .

Starter : Electrical system : I gnition:
Trnnamiss ion :
Steering :
Suspension : Rigid on rollers .

Turret: Hand traverse .

Armor : Front - . 5 inch ; Side - . 5 inch .

Turret fr ont - . 5 inch; Turret s:-.de - . 5 inch.

Armam~nt: One . 30 cal . machine gun .

Anrrm:ni tion stowage:

Remarks : Designed to make a light tank which would be capable of crossing

wide trenches.

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U. S. LIGHT TANK: (See figure 7 3. )
TANK , LIGHT , SKELETON.
EMPLOYME NT: E xperimental.

DATE OF INTRODUCTION : 19 18. ( tVION") f

MANUFACTURER: Pioneer Tractor Co. WltJON~ 1 noUI.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 8 tons. (9 Tci'ISJ CREW: 2.
LENGTH: 25 ft. P ITCH OF TRACK: 11 in.
WIDTH: 8. 4ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LI NKS: 60.
HEIGHT: 9. 5 ft.

TREAD CENTERS: 7 . 1 ft.

GROUND CONTACT: 125 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 7 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel, dry pin.
RAD IUS OF ACTION: 34 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 2 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACIT Y: 17 gal.
SPEED: 8 mph on roads, 2-5 mph c ross-country.
ENGINE : Beaver twins, 4 cylinders each.
SUSPENSION: Rigid on rollers.
TURRET : Hand traverse .
AR MOR : Front - . 5 in. ; s ide - . 5 in. ; turret front - . 5 in. ; turret side - . 5 in .
ARMAM ENT : One . 30 cal. machine gun.
RE MARKS: Designed to make a light tank which would be capable of crossing wide trenches.
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Uo So Heavy Tank

JJa.rk VIII
Employment : For .usa ·against highly or ganized defensive works
Date of introduction - 1919 (Desi gned in England - 1917)
Manufacturer -Ordnance Department, U.S.A., Rock Island Ar senal

Combat itt. : 43.5 tons Crew: 11

Length : 34o2 fto Pitch of track : ll o2 inche s
Width : l2o4 ft. Noo of track links s 79
Hei ght: 10o2 ft . Trench cro cs ing ability: 16 fto
Ground clearance: 20 . 75 inches Fording depth: 34 inches
Tread centers : 5.8 ft. Obstacle ab ility: 54 inches
Ground contact: 248 inches c'limbing ability - 40° ( 8~%) slope
Width of track : 26o5 inches Ground pr essu~e: 6o6 l bs/sqo ino
Type of tracks Dry pin

Radius of action : 50 miles

Fuel consumption: Approxo o2 mi/gal
Fuel capacity: 240 gal
Speed: .5 .5 mph. (Due to cooling difficulties tank could not sust ain
maximum speed for long period . )

Engine : Liberty, 12 cyllndor , V type , 338 HP, forced water cooling.

Starter :
Transmissions Planetary, two speeds forward~ two reverse

·- Steering: Clutch brake . Epicyclic glarboxes

Suspension : Ridgid with rollers

Turret s None

Armor : o24 to .63 inch

Armament: Two 6 Pdr . Guns , QF Hv~chkiss 2o244 inch, Cal l ength 23 (bore
and chamber)
~~zle veloci ty (6 Pd r ) 1400 ft/sec
Proj. Wt . (6 Nr) - 6 l bs Ammunition stowage : Gun - 208 r ds
MG - 15000 rda

Romarks: A British design cnl l ed the "Allied" tank intended for UoSo
Army use. Built in U. S .A . h owever, and fitted with British armor plates
and British gun.

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U. S . HEAVY TANK: (Se e figure 74.)
MARK V III.
EMPLOYMENT: For use against highly organized defensive works.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1919 (de signed in England- 1917).
MANUFACTURER: Ordnance Department, U.S.A., Rock Island Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 4 3.5 tons. CREW : 11.
LENGTH: 34. 2 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 1 1. 2 in .
WIDTH: 12. 4ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.
HEIGHT: 10.2 ft . TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 16ft .
GROUND CLEARANCE: 20 .75 in. F ORDING DEPTH: 34 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 8ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 54 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 248 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 40 ° (84%) slope .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 26. 5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 6. 6 lbs/sq . in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 50 mi.
FU EL CONSU MPTION : Approximately . 2 mi/ gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 240 gal.
SP EED : 5. 5 mph.(Du e to cooling difficulties, the tank could not sustain m aximum speed
for a l ong period.)
ENGINE: Liberty, 12 cylinders, V-type, 338 HP, forced-water cooling.
TRANSMISSION: Planetary , two speeds forward, two re verse.
STEERING: Clut ch brake. Epicyclic gearboxe s.
SUSPENSION: Rigid with rollers.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: . 24 to . 63 in.
ARMAMENT: Two 6 pdr, guns, QF Hotchkiss 2. 244-in ., cal.1ength 23 (bore and chamber).
MUZZLE VELOCITY (6 PDR): 1,400 ft/se c.
PROJ. WEIGHT (6 PDR): 6 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 208 rds .
M G- 15 ,0 00 rds.
REMARKS: A British design called the " Allied " tank intended fo r U. S.
Army us'e. Built in U.S . A., however, and fitted with British
armor plates and British gun.

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'MCV-1 25 APG Photo A46705
u.s; Li ght Tank

Tank, li ght , TlE2

Empl oyment :
Date of introduction : 1929
Manufacturer 1 Cunningham

Combat wt .r 8.8 tons Crew s 2

Length : 12.8 ft. Pitch of track s 6.75 inchos
Width, 6 . 2 ft. Noo of track links 1 49
Hei ght : 7 . 6 ft. Trench oroasing abi lity t
Grbund clearance s 1 4 i nches Fording depth s
Tr end centero r 5 f t . Obstacle abi l ity s
Ground contact : 82· inches Climbing abilitys
Width of track: 13 inches Gr ound pressure: 8 .3 1 bs/sq . in.
Type of tr ack : Stea l, self-clea nin£o

Radius of acti on s
Fuel c onsumpt i on s
Fuel capacity: 50 . 5 ga l.
Speeds 18 . 2 mph on r oads .

Engi ne s Cunningham , 8 cylinde r , gasol i ne , liquid cooled , 132 BRP at

2600 r p:n .
St art er: Electric. Electrica l system: I gnition s Di&tributor .
Transmiss ion s Catta , 3 speed forwar d , 1 r eve r se .
Steering s Cl utch brake .
Suspens ions Leaf springs , 4 t wo wheeled bogies and 3 r eturn r ollers
each side .

Turrets Hand traverse .

Annor 1 Fr ont - . 6 inch; .Side - . 4 incho

Turret fr ont - . 6 i nch ; turrpt side - .25 i ncho

Armament s One 37wm gun US , caliber l ength so.

One • 30 c.al mach i ne gun 1>1l919A4 (turret).
MUzzle vel oc i t y: 37mm - 2550 f t/sec. .A.mrmmiti on st owa ge 1 37lll.rn - 104 r do
Proj. vrt: -37mm - 1. 91 1 bs .30 cal - 3000 rd s

Remar ks t

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U.S. LIGHT TANK: (See figure 75.)
TANK, LIGHT, T1E2.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1929.
MANUFACTURER: Cunningham.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 8. 8 tons. CREW: 2.
LENGTH: 12.8 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6. 75 in.
WIDTH: 6. 2 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 49.
HEIGHT: 7. 6ft. GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 3 lbs / sq. m .
GROUND CLEARANCE: 14.in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 82 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 13 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel, self-cleaning.
FUEL CAPACITY: 58.5 gal.
SPEED: 18.2 mph on roads.
ENGINE: Cunningham , 8 cylinders, gasoline , liquid-cooled, 132 BHP at 2, 600 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. IGNITION: Distributor.
TRANSMISSION: Cotta, three speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Leaf springs, four two-wheeled bog}es and three return rollers each side.
TURRET: Hand traverse.
ARMOR: Front - . 6 in.; side -. 4 in. ; turret front - . 6 in.; turret side - . 25 in.
ARMAMENT: One 37-mm gun M5, caliber length 50.
One. 30 cal. machine gun M1919A4 (turret).
MUZZLE VELOCITY ( 37-MM): 2, 550 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 37-mm - 104 rds .
. 30 cal. - 3, 000 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT ( 37-MM): 1. 91 lb •

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 MCV•lO Aro Fhotot A43223

u. s .- Li ght Tank

MZA3 (Model 1938)

Employment - For use by i nf antry
Date of introduction - 1938
Manufacture r - Rock Isl and Ar sena l

Combat Wt. :- 10 tons Crowe 4

Lengtht 14o5 ft o Pitch of track : 6o5 inches
Widths 8o2 ft o Noo of track link s g 66
He ight: 7 o4 ft o Trenoh crossing abi lity :
Gr ound clear ance : 14 o5 inches Fording depth :
Tread centers : 6ol f to Obstacle abilitys
Ground contacts 97 iMhes Climbi.ng abili tyt 26° (50%) slope
Width of trackt ll o6 inches Ground pres sures 9 l bs/sqo in.
Type of track : Dry ping double pin per sh oe g rubber cleat

Radius of action: Approx. 130 mi les

Fuel consumption : 2o4 mi/gal
Fue l capacity: 54 gal
Speed : 38 mph on r oads ; 25o7 mph cross country

Engi ne: Continental, Mod . TIG70 , r adialg 7 cylinde rs P gasoline , 250 HP

at 2400 rpmg ai r cooled , compression ratio 6 :l o I gnition - Magneto
Starter: Hand - electric inerti ap direct electric and cart rid ge starter o
Electr ical system - 12 volto
Transmission : Synchr omesh, 5 speed s forward, 1 r ever se .
Steering : Controlled diff erent ial
Suspens i on : Volutespring, 2 double whee l bogi es and 2 r etu rn r ollers
each side.

Turret: Two t u rrets , 180° traver se, hand operated

Armor: Front - o9 inch; Side - o6 inch . Turret front • o9 inch

Armament : One cn l ~~SO ~chine gun, U2 (l eft turret)

Two oal o30 machine guns p lU919A4 (b ow & ri ght turret )
Muzzle velo city (o50 cal) 2840 ft/seo o Ammunition stowage - o50 cal •1579 r d
Proj o Wto {.so cal) - 710 grains o30 cal o 2380 r ds
Cyclic rate of fire - o50 cal 400- 500 rd s/min ; o30 oal - 600 r ds/min

Remarks a

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U. S. LIGHT TANK: (See figure 76.)

M2A3 (MODEL 1938).
EMPLOYMENT: For use by infantry.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 19 38.
MANUFACTURER: Rock Island Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 10 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 14.5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH: 8. 2 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 66.
HEIGHT: 7. 4 ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 26 ° (50%) slope.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 14.5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 9 lbs/sq. in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 1 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 97 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11.6 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin, double pin
per shoe , rubber cleat.
RADIUS OF ACTION: Approximately 130 miles.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 2. 4 mi/gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 54 gal.
SPEED: 38 mph on roads; 25.7 mph cross-country .
ENGINE: Continental, model WG70, radial, 7 cylinders, gasoline, 250 HP at 2, 400
rpm, air-cooled, compression ratio 6:1.
STARTER: Hand electric ine rtia , IGNITION: Magneto.
direct electric and cartridge starter.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12•volt~
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Volute spring, two double wheel bogies and two return rollers on each side.
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TURRET: Two turrets, 180 traverse, hand operated.
ARMOR: Front - . 9 in.; side - . 6 in.; turret front - . 9 in.
ARMAMENT: One cal . 50 machine gun, M2 (left turret).
Two cal. 30 machine guns, Ml919A4 (bow and right turret) .
MUZZLE VELOCITY: . 50 cal.-2,840 ft/sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: .50 cal.- 1,579 rds.
. 30 cal. - 2, 380 rds .
PROJ. WEIGHT : . 50 cal. - 710 grains.
CYCLIC RATE OF FIRE: . 50 cal.: .400-500 rds/min; . 30 cal.- 500 rds/rnin.

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u.s. Light Tan.'<:

Tank , li ght , M2A2E3 (Di esel)

Employment : Armored Division
Date of introduction: 19 38
Manufacturer t Rock Island Arsenal

Comba t wt : 10.6 ton {unlos.ded) Crew : 4

Length : 12 .1 ft. Pitch of track : 5.5 inches
Width I 8 .1 ft . No. of track links : 72
Height: 6 . 9 ft. Tr ench crossing abi l ity 1
Ground cl ea ranc e : 16 inches Fording depth :
Tread centers : 6.4 ft. Obstac l e ability s
Ground .c ontactt 126.5 inches Clirr.bing ability: 22° (4 0%) slope
Width of track : 11.5 inches Gr ound pressuret 7o3 lba/ sq . in.
Type of track: Rubber block, double pin ·s hoe , (Tl6E4)

Radius of actiont 234 mi l es .

Fuel . oonsumption: 3.12 mi/galo
Fue l capacity : 75 gal •
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Speeds 30 mph on r oads; 5-20 mph cross-country.

Engine t G. M. Diesel, 6 cylind er, liquid cool ed , 165 BHP at 2000 rpm ;
Compress ion r atio 16:lo
Sta rter: Electrical systom t Ignitio~t Inje ctiono
Transmission : Full autcmatic , 4 speeds forward, 1 r everse .
Steering t Controll ed differential.
Suspension: Vertical volute spring , 2 two wheeled bogies and 3 return
roll ers each side .

Turrett Manua l traverse.

Armor : Front - l inch; Side - . 6 inch o

Turret front - o6 inch; Turret side - .2 5 incho

Anna.ment: One o50 ca l machine gun M2 . .

Two .30 cal machine guns Ml919A4 (bow and r i~ht t urret)
Muzzle velocity: o50 cal - 28 40 ft/se c. Ammunition stowage: . 50 calc2l37 1
Bullet wt : .so ce.l - 710 grains o 30 os.l - 7185 r ds

Remarks ; A f ew of t hese tanks we r e used in Bu rma o

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U. S. LIGHT TANK: (See figure 77.)
TANK, LIGHT, M2A2E 3 (DIESEL).
EMPLOYMENT : Armored d ivi sion.
DATE OF INTRODU CTION: 19 38.
MANUFACTURER: Rock Island Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 10. 6 tons (unloaded). CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 12. 1 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH: 8. 1 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 72.
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HEIGHT: 6. 9 ft . CLIMBING ABILITY : 22 (40%) slope .
GROUND CLEARANCE : 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 7. 3 lbs I sq. in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 4ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 126. 5 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11. 5 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber block, double
pin shoe ( T 16E4) .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 234 mi .
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 3. 12 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 75 gal.
SPEED: 30 mph on roads; 5-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: G.M. Diesel, 6 cylinders, liquid-cooled, 165 BHP at 2,000 r pm, compression
ratio 16:1.
TRANSMISSION: Fully automatic, four IGNITION: Injection.
speeds forward , one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Verti cal volute spring, 2 two-wheeled bogies and 3 return rollers are on
each side.
TURRET: Manual traverse .
ARMOR: Front - 1 in. ; side - . 6 in.
Turret front - . 6 in.; turret side - . 25 in.
ARMAMENT: One . 50 cal. machine gun M2.
Two. 30 cal.machine guns Ml919A4 (bow and right turret).
MUZZLE VELOCITY : .50 cal. - 2 , 840 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: .50 cal.- 2 , 137 rds .
. 30 cal. - 7 , 185 rds.
BULLET WEIGHT: . 50 cal.- 710 grains.
REMARKS: A few of these tanks were used in Burma .

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 MCV-28 Aro PROTO A43225

u.s·. Light Tank

Ta.nl::, Light , 113Al (Di esel) "Gen . Stuart 11

Employnent : Armorod Division
Date of introduction, 1941
Manu f acturer : American Ca r a Fzy~ndry .

Combat wt s 14.3 tons Crow s 4

Length: 14 . 6 ft. Pitoh of track , 5.5 inches
Width : 7. 3 f't. No . of truck li nks1 67
Height1 8 . 2 ft (8 . 7 ft w/AA gun) Trench crossing ability : 6 ft .
Gr ound cloarance 1 15 inches For ding depth : 42 inches
Tread c enters : 6 .1 ft . Obotacle ability : 24 inches
Ground contact: 116 inches . Climbing e.bili ty: 26° (SO%) slop$
Width of track : 11 . 6 inches Ground pressu re : 10.6 l ba/sq . in.
Type of t r ack: Rubber bl ock or steel, doubl e pin shoe.

Rad ius of notion : 84 miles .

Fuel consumption : 1. 5 mi/gal •
• Fuel capacity , 56 gal .
Speed : 37 mph on ro~ds ; 15-20 mph cross count ry .

Engine : Guiberso~ Buda Diesel model T- 1020 Series 4, ai r cooled , 4 oycle ,

singl e row , r adial , 9 cylinder.
Startor: Electric . Electrical systom: 12 volt . I gnit i on 1 I njection.
Transmission s Synchromesh , 5 speeds forwa r d , 1 reve rse.
Steering : Controlled differentinlo
Suspension: Two t wo -~heeled rubbe r tire bogies each sido bolted to the
hul l , support the vehicl e on vertical volute spr ings . Tracks are
·driven by spr ockets on the front provided to mai ntain constant tensi on
on tracks . Tracks supported by three return r olle r s each side .

Turret : Hand trave rse.

Armor: Front - 1.5 inch es ; Side - 1 i nch.

Turr et f ront - 1.5 i nches ; turret side - 1.2 5 i nches ; Mantlet - 1 i nch.

Armament 1 One 37mm 116 t ank gun , caliber l ength 53.

Five • 30 cal machine guns .
~uzzle velocity : 2600 ft/sec. Ammuni tion stowage 1 37mm - 103 r da
Pr oj. wt 1 1. 91 l bs . .30 cal - 8270 r ds

Rema r ke s This (and M3) vras the fir st Ame ri can tank committed in ·rm II and
int r oduced to the Germans via the Lend -Lease materiol then being
f urnished to the British . I ts fir s t battl e wa~ a t Sidi Rezeg, Li byn ,
Nov. 1941 . Some models powe r ed with easoline engines .

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U.S. LIGHT TANK: (See figure 78.)
TANK, LIGHT , M3Al (DIESEL) " GEN. STUART OR STUART MK IV , "
EMPLOYMENT : Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1941 .
MANUFACTURER: American Car & Foundry.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 14. 3 tons: CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 14. 6 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH: 7. 3 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 67.
HEIGHT: 7. 7 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16. 5 in . FORDING DEPTH: 42 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 1 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 2 4 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 11 6 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 26° (50o/o) slope

WIDTH OF TRACK: 11. 5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 10.6 lbs/sq. in .

RADIUS OF ACTION: 84 mi.

FUEL CONSUMPTION: 1. 5 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 50 gal.
SPEED: 37 mph on roads; 15-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Guiberson Buda Diesel model T-1020 Series 4 , air-cooled, 4-cycle
single row, radial, 9 cylinders .
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds IGNITION: Injection.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Two two-wheeled rubber tire bogies on each side are bolted to the hull,
support the vehicle on vertical volute springs. Tracks are driven by sprockets on
the front provided to maintain constant tension on tracks. Tracks are supported
by three return rollers each side.
TURRET: Oilgear hydraulic .
ARMOR: Front - 1. 5 in.; side - 1 in.; turret front - 1. 5 in.; turret side - 1. 25 in.;
mantlet - 1 in. ) _..,...., C, V,.Y
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ARMAMENT: One •* . ?I 1 I 1 · D1 two cal .30 Ml919Af ,
one submachine gun cal . 45, 1928Al.
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2 , 600ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 37-mm- lOc rds.
. 30 cal. - 7 , 220 rds .
• 45 cal. - 350 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT : 1 . 91 lb.
REMARKS: This (and M3) was the first American tank committed in WWII and introduced
to the Germans via the lend-lease materiel then being furnished to the British. Its
first battle w as at Sidi Rezeg, Libya , November 1941. Some models are powered with
gasoline engines.

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 llCV -14 APG Photo A43228
u.s . Li ~ht Tank

Ttmk . Li ght , M5Al ( 37rnre gun)

Emplo~e nt : Armored Division i Armored Reconnaisance Cavalryo
Date of i ntroduction : 19~2 .
Manufacturer : Cad illac Motor Car Divi s ion (GHC) .

Combat vrt . 1 15 . 8 tons Crew : 1

Length : 14 . 8 ft. Pitch of track : 5.8 inches
'lli dth : 7 • 3 ft • No. of tra ck li nks : 67
Height : 7.5 ft . Tr ench crossing abi lity: 5.3 ft .
Ground cl oarance : 15 i nches Fording depth : 30 i nche s
Tread centers : 6.1 f t . Obstacle abili ty : 18 inches
Ground contact : 120 inches Cl imbing abil i ty : 31° (60%) s lope
Width of track : 11 . 6 inches Ground pr ossuro : 11.4 1bs/ sq . in .
Type of track: Dry pin, doub l e pip shoe , rubbe r cl eat or stee l shoe .

Rad ius of action : 160 mi on r oads ; 100 mi (aver age conditions ).

Fuol c onsumption : 1.2 rni / gal ( avo 1•age concJi tiona ) .
Fuol capacity : 89 gal.
Speed : 40 mph max ; 20 -25 cross -country .

En gine: Cad ill ac , V- 8, 2 engines , 8 cylinde rs en ch, gasoline , liquid

cooled , 260 HP at 3600 r pm (130 HP por engino) , c cmpr oosion r atio 7ol :lo
Starter : Eloct rio. Ele ctrical system - 12 vol t . I gnition - Distribut or~o
Transmission : F.ydrcmat ic , 6 spoedn f orward , 1 ~rever so o
Steeri ng : Cont roll ed di ff er ential .
Sus pens i on : Vertical volut e spring, 2 bo gies of 2 whee ls each ~nd 3
. r eturn r oller s . Idl er wheel rid es on groundo

Turret: F~dralic and manual traverse .

Armor : Front - 1 .5 inches ; Side - lel i ncheso

Turret fr ont - 1. 5 inches ; Turret side - 1 .25 i nches; Uant l et - 2
i nches o

Armament: One 37mm gun M6 , caliber l ength 53o

Two cal . 30 ~Jl919A4 mo.chine e;una (c oaxial and bmr).
~~zzl e velocity ( 37am)(A P) : 2600 ft/s ec .
Proj. wt (S7mm )(AP) t 1. 9 lbs . Am:nunition storrage t 37I!'..:n - 123 rd s .
cal . 30 - 7000 r do.

Rema rkss The succes3or to tho tt3 intr oduced a year previous ly. A more
ver satile t ank vmich was c ommitted at the l o.ndings near Casablanca
i n l ate 1 9~2 .

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U. S . LIGHT TANK : (S ee figure 79.)
TA NK, LIGHT , M5Al (37-MM GUN) .
EMPLOYMENT : A r mored division, armored r e connaissanc e cavalry.
DATE OF INTROD UCTION: 1942.
MANUFACT URER: Ame rican Car & Foundry Co., Cadillac Motor Division (G M C)1 and Massey
Harri s Co .

COMBAT WEIGHT : 16 . 9 tons. CREW : 4.

LENGTH: 15. 9 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5 . 5 in .

WIDTH: 7 . 5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 132 .

HEIGHT: 7.5 ft. T RENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 5. 3ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 in . F ORDING DEPTH: 36 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6 . l ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 18 in.

GROUND CONTACT: 120 in . CLIMBING ABILITY: 3 1° ( 60%) slope.

WIDTH OF TRACK: 11.6 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 11.4 lbs / sq. in .

TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber bushed ,

doub le pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 160 mi. on roads; 100 mi. ( a verage condit ions).
FUEL CONSUMPTION: l. 2 mi / gal (average conditions).

FUEL CAPACITY: 82 gal.

SPEED: 3 6 mph m a x.; 20 - 25 mph cross - c ountry.
ENGINE: Cadillac, V-8 , two engines , e i ght cylinders each, gasoline, liquid-cooled ,
260 HP at 3, 600 rpm ( 130 HP per engine), compression ratio 7.1: 1.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12- volt.
TRANSMISSION: Hydramatic , four for w ard, IGNITION: Distributors.
one reverse plus t w o - speed transfer cas e .
STEERING : Cont rolled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute spring , two bogies of two wheels e a ch and three return
rollers. Idle r wheel rides on ground.
TURRET: Hydraulic and manual traverse .
ARMOR: Front- 1. 5 in.; side - 1 . 1 in.; turret front -. 5 in.; tur r et side - 1 . 25 in .;
mantlet - 2 in(),.+'E 37.,..., GIIIV 11. (,
ARMAMENT: and two ca libe r
. 30 Ml919A5 m achine guns.
MUZZ LE VELOCITY (37-MM)(AP): 2, 600 AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 37-mm- 14 7 rds .
ft / sec. cal . 30 - 6 , 500 rd s .
PROJ. WEIGHT (37-MM)(AP): 1.9 lb.
REMARKS: The successor to the M3 was introduced a year previously . It is a mo re versatile
tank which was committedat the landings near Casablanca in late 1942 .

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 MCV-13 APG Fhotor A44147

Uo S. Li ght Tank
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Tank, li ght~ M5Al. {37 mm gun), with fording deviceo
Employment - Armored Division , Armored Reconnaissance Cavalry
Date of introduction - 1942 ·
Manufacturer - · Cadillac Motor Car Divlsion {GUC)

Combat Wto : 15 o8 tons . Crewt 4

Length : 14.9 ft Pitch of trad e : 5o0 inches
Width; 8o4 fto No o of track l inks& 67
Height: 7oS fto Trench crossing ability t 6o3 fto
Ground clearance : 15 inches Fording depth: 30 inches {61
Tread center&: 6o l fto inches with fording device)
Gr ound contacts 120 inches Obstacle ability& 18 inches
Width of tracks 11.6 inches Climbing ability: 31° (60%) slope
(17o9 w/grousers) Ground pressurea 11 .4 lbs/sqo in.
Type of track : Dry pin, double (7o4 l bs/sqo in w/grousers)
pin shoe , r ubber cl eato

Rad ius of Action : 160 on roadsp 100 (average conditions)

Fuel Consumption: l o2 mi/gal (avera ge conditions)
Fuel Capac ity: 89 gal
Speed : 40 mph max .; 20- 25 cross country

Engine : Cadillac , · v-8 , 2 engine , 8 cylinders each, gasol ine, liquid

cooled, 260 HP ~t 3600 r pm {130 Hp per engine), compression r atio
7.1 :1.
Sta~tert Electric . Electr ical system - 12 volt . I gnition - Distributors.
Transmis sion : Hydro-matic , 6 speeds f orward, 1 r everse
Steer}ng : Controlled differ ential
Suspension : Vertical volute spring , 2 bogies of 2 wheels each and 3 r eturn
r ollers. Idler whee l rides on groundo

. Turret
·-. : Hydralic and ~~ual traverse

Armor : Front - l oS inch~ s , Side - l ol inches ;

Turret fr ont - l oS inches; Side 1.25 inches, ]~nt l et 2 inches

Armament: One 37 mrn gun M6 , claiber l ength 53

Two ca l o 30 Ml919A4 machine guns {coaxial and bow)
lluzzle velooi ty - (37mm) (AP) - 2600 ft /seco
Pr ojo it't. (37rnm) (A P) - 1.9 lbso Amnunition sto\vage : 37mm - 123 rds
oal o 30 o 7000 r ds

Vehicle equipped with special device for fording o Grousers added f or

better floatation on soft groundo

Remar ks : The succeeding Light Tank to tho M3 introduced a year previous ly ~

., a more versatile tank and committed by the Americans at the landings
near Casablanca i n late l 942o

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U. s·. LIGHT TANK: (See figure 80.)
TANK, LIGHT M5Al, (37-MM GUN). WITH FORDING DEVICE.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division, armored reconnaissance cavalry.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942.
MANUFACTURER: Cadillac Motor Car Division (GMC).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 15.8 tons . . CREW : 4.
LENGTH: 14.9 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 8 in.
WIDTH: 8.4. ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 67.
HEIGHT: 7. 5 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 5 . 3ft .
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 in. FORDING DEPTH: 30 in. (61 in. with fording
device).
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 1 f t.
OBSTACLE ABILITY: 18 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 120 in .
CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° (60%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11.6 in. ( 17.9
w I grousers). GROUND PRESSURE : 11.4 lbs/sq. in.
(7. 4lbs/sq. in.w/grousers).
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin , double pin
shoe, rubber cleat .
RADIUS OF ACTION : 160 on roads; 100 (average conditions).
FUEL· CONSUMPTION: 1. 2 mi / gal (average· conditions) .
FUEL CAPACITY: 89 gal.
SPEED: 40 mph max.; 20-25 mph cross-country .
. ' ENGINE: Cadillac, V-8, two engine, eight cylinde·rs each, gasoline, liquid-cooled,
260 HP at 3, 600 rpm (130 HP per engine). compression ratio 7.1 : 1.
STARTER: Electric . ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12-vo1t.
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TRANSM~SSION: Hydramatic , six speeds IGNITION: D1stributors.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential..
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute spring, two bogies of two wheels each and three return
rollers.· Idler wheel rides on ground.
TURRET: Hydraulic and manual traverse .
ARMOR: Front - 1 . 5 in . ; side - 1. 1 in. ; turret front - 1. 5 in. ; side 1 ..25 in. ;
mantlet 2 m.
ARMAMENT: One 37-mm gun M6, caliber l ength 53 .
Two cal .30 Ml919A4 machine guns . (coaxial and bow).
MUZZLE VELOCITY ( 3?-MM) {AP): 2, 600 it/sec.
PROJ. WF;IGHT ( 37-MM) (AP): 1 .'9 l b. AMMUNITION STOW AGE : 37- mm - 12 3 rds .
cal . 30- 7 , 000 rds.
REMARKS: Vehicle equipped with special device for fording. Grousers added for better
floatation on soft ground . The succeeding ·light tank to the M3 introduced a year
previously - a more versatile tank and committed by the Americans at the landings
near Casablanca in late 1942.

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 APG P'n.ot o A91 535
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Light Tn~

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Tank ~ Li ght , Lr24 .
Elnployment s Armorod Division.
Date of introduction s 1943.
~nufacturor : Cad ill ac Motor Car Division ( G~C) .

Combat wt s 20.3 tons Crow s 4 or 5

Length s 16 . 6 ft. Pitch of track : So5 inches
Width : 9.7 ft . No. of track l inks : 75
lloi ght r 8. 1 ft. Trench creasing ability r 8.25 ft.
Gr ound cloarnnco : 18 i nche a F ord i n~ depth : 40 i nches
Tread contera t 8 f t . Obstacle ability : 36 inches
Ground cont aot r .l~O.il.to~oz .,·. Cl imbing ability r Sl b ( 60;{) slops
nidt~ of traok t 16 i nches Ground pres sure s l0 o6 lba/sq. in.
Type of t r a ck r Steer-rubber bushed, single pin.
Radius of action s 100 mil es .
Fue l conswnption s . 9 mi / gal.
Fuol capa oit y r 110 gal.
Spoed t 34 mph on roads ; 20-30 mph cross - country.

Engine s ~~o Oadillao VB engines , l iquid cool ed , gasol i ne , 220 HP at

3600 r p:n .
Starter t Electric . Electrical system : 24 volts . I gnition t Distri butor .
Transm ission s liydra-:n.9.tio , 4 a posds f orwn rd , l r eve r so .
Steeri ng & Controlled differenti al.
Suopension r 6 rubber tired r oad wheel s each side on t orsion ba rs .
Trackdr iven from r ear . 3 r eturn r olle rs ea ch side .

Turreta Rydralio and ~~nua l trave rs e .

Armor 1 Front - 1 inch; Side - 1 i nch.
Turret front - 1 i nchJ turrot s i de - 1 i nch J ~~ntl et -
Armament , One 7 5~~ gun MS , c al ib ~ r l ength 40.
Two . 30 cal muchine guns M1Dl 9A4 (b ow and cosxial).
One .so cal machine gun ll2 (AA mount on top of turret) .
l."uule veloci ty r 75mm - 2050 ft/sec, Ammunitions towage 1 75!!lm - 48 rds
Proj. Trt a (•t snm) 14.4 lbs . . 30 cal - 412 6 r-ds
.50 cal - ~ 20 r ds
Remarks t This t ank r e fl ect~ i nfluence of the Libyan Battlefield needs
plus the contou r s of t he ~Jasian T34 , then i n u se . I t i s the f irst
t ank.of auch light weight to mount a speciallf designed 7 5~ tnnk
gun . I ts ammuniti on i s the same as usod i n the ori e i nnl lJ2 and M3
t ank guns . I t not only saw service i n EJ'A and the I sl and ca.rnpai ngs
during World Tinr II but agnin in Korea .

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 MC.V- 37~

e U. S. LIGHT TANK: (See figure 81.)

TANK, LIGHT, M24.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
,. Ct-JJ\ fFf~::f;.

DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.

MANUFACTURER: Cadillac Motor Car Division (GMC) and Massey Harris Co .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 20.3 tons. CREW: 4,
LENGTH: 16.5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH: 9 . 5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 75.
HEIGHT : 9.1 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8. 25 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 18 in. FORDING DEPTH: 40 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 36 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 120 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60 o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 10.5 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel- rubber bushed ,
single pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 9 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 110 gal.
SPEED: 34 mph on roads; 20-30 mph cro ss -country.
ENGINE: Two Cadillac VB engines, liquid-cooled, gasoline, 110 HP at 3, 600 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24 volts.
TRANSMISSION: Planetary, four speeds forward , IGNITION: Distributor.
no reverse , plus Cadillac helical transfer case with two speeds forward , two reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Five rubber tired road wheels each side on torsion bars. Track driven
from rear. Three return rollers each side.
TURRET: Hydraulic and manual traverse .
ARMOR: Front - 1 in .; side - 1 in . ; turret front- 1 in.; turret side - 1 in.
ARMAMENT: One 75-mm gun M6 , caliber length 40.
Two. 30 cal.machine guns M1919A4 (bow and coaxial).
One . 50 cal. machine gun M2 (AA mount on top of turret).
MUZZLE VELOCITY (75-MM): 2,050 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 75-mm- 48 r ds .
. 30 cal.- 3 , 750 rds .
PROJ. WEIGHT (75-MM): 14.4 lb.
. 50 cal.- 440 rds .
REMARKS: This tank reflects influences of the Libyan battlefield needs plus
the contours of the Rus sian T34, then in use. It is the fir st t ank of such
light w eight to mount a &pecially designed 75-mm tank gun. Its ammunition
is the same as used in the original M2 and M3 tank guns. It not only saw
service in ETA and th e island campaigns during World War II but again in
Kor ea.

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u. s . Li g;.l-)t Tank
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Te.nk 0 Li ght 0 hl22 (37 mn gun) , Airborne · ' LO C-!J.>T'•
Employment - I ntend ed for air borne operations
Date of introduction o 1945
Manufacture r - Uarmon - . Herringto~

Combat Wt,: 8.1 t ons Crew: 3

Length : 12.6 f t. Pitch of tr ack : 3,1 inches
Width : 7 o2 ft o No . of track l inks : 106
Height : 5. 85 ft . Tr~ nch crossing ability:
Ground clearance: 9,5 inches Fordi ng depth r
Tread c enters: 5.9 f to Ob stacle abil ity :
Ground contact : 109 i nches Climbing ability :
Width of track : 11 o5 inches Ground pressure : 6.7 l bs/sq . i n.
Type of track : Dry pin.

Radius of action:
Fuel consum?tion:
Fuel capacity :
Speed : ·

Engine : 162 HP, a~r c ooled , 6 cylinder, horizontally opposed . Ign ition ~
Starte r: Electrico Electrical system -
Tr ansmiss i on : 4 speeds forNard , 1 r everse
Steering : controlled di f ferentia l
Suspension : Vertical volute springs , 2 bogies of 2 whe e l s each and 2
r eturn r oll ers each sideo Idler wheel rid es on ground.

Turr et: Hand treverse

Armor: Front - c::.6inch; Side - o6 inch ; Turret fr ont- .6 i nch ; Turret

side - o6 inch . Mantl et ~ o6 inch

Armament: OnA 37 rom gun M6 , c a liber length 53

Muzz l e vcloci ty (37 mm) (AP) - 2600 ft/sec
Proj. Wt . {37 mm) (AP) - 1. 9 l ba . Amnuni tion stowa ge z 37 mm -

Remarks: A W~ II attempt at ma king a tank li gh t enough to be transpor ted

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 U, S. LIGHT TANK: (See figure 82.)
TANK, LIGHT, M22 (37-MM GUN), AIRBORNE (T9El). ,, ~... oL ,;5 r .'
EMPLOYMENT! Intended for airbo rne operations.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Marmon - Herrington.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 8 . 5 tons . CREW: 3.
. LENGTH : 12. 9 ft . P ITCH OF TRACK : 3. 1 in.
WIDTH: 7. 5 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 106 .
HEIGHT: 6 . 1 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 5. 4ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 9. 5 in. FORDING DEPTH: 4 2 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5. 9 ft . OBSTACLE ABILITY: 12.4 in .
GROUND CONTACT: 109 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 32 ° (6 3o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11. 5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 6 . 7 lbs /sq . i n.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 135 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPT ION: 2. 5 mi /gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 57 gal.
SPEED: 40 mph on roads.
ENGINE : 162 HP , air~ cooled, 6 cylinders, ho rizontally opposed .
STARTER: Electric.
TRANSMISSION: Four speeds forward, one reverse.
ST E ERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPEN SION: Ve rtical volute springs, 2 bogies of 2 wheels each and 2 return rollers
each side. Idler wheel rides on ground.
TURRET : Hand traverse.
ARMOR : Front - 1. 0 in.; side- 0. 4 in. ; turret side- 1. 0 in.; turret front - 0. 6 in . ;
mantlet- 0. 6 in.
ARMAMENT: One 37 -mm gun M6, caliber length 53. One .30 cal.MG M1 9 19A4 (coaxial).
MUZ ZLE VELOCITY (37-MM) (AP): 2 , 600 ft / sec.
PROJ . WEIGHT ( 37- MM) (AP): 1. 9 lb.
AMMUNIT ION STOWAGE: 37-mm- 50 rds .
. 30 cal. - 2, 500 rds.
REMARKS: A WW II attempt at m aking a tank light e nough to b e trans porte d by
4-e ngine transpor t aircraft. This tank, known as the Locust, was used by the
British for c es in Normandy landing .
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u. s. Medium Tank
e. . Tnnk, Medium A, 1922
Employment - Experimental
Date of "introduction - 1922
Manufacturer - Ordnance Depar tment , Rook I sland Ar senal

Combat Wto: 25o5 tons Crew: 4

Length : 25o9 ft. Pitch of track : 8o25 inches
Widtht 8o8ft. Noo of trac k links: 80
Height: 10 f t o Tronch cross ing ability :
Ground clearance : 22 inches Fording depth:
Tread centers : 7o2 fto Obstacle ability :
Ground contact: 143 inches Climbing abilitys
Width of track : 18 inches Ground pressure: 10 lbs/sq . in o
Type of track: Light wooden shoes within brackets pivoted et center and
held by coil spring at each s i doo

Radius of actions
Fuel consumption: 1 mi/gal
Fuel capacity : 160 gal
Speed: l5o7 mph maximum ; cross country lO ol mph
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Engin et Murray nnd Trogurtha, marine , 6 cyl inder , 195 HP at 1250 rpm
forc ed water cooling.
Starter :

-- Transmission : Planetary and slidi ng gear , 2 speeds f orward and 1 speed

reverse. Pneumatic control of tranmnission and brakes
Steering: Epicyclic
Suspension: A chain type was first installed, the chain being replaced by
a cable. Suspension found unsatisfactoryo

Turret:

Armor : o375 to 1.0 i nches

Armament : One 6 Pdr gun , ·QF Hotchkiss i 2.244 i nch , cal length 23 (bore
·and chamber)
Muzzle velocity (6 Pdr) 1400 ft/seo . Ammunition stowage - ~~n - 146 r ds
Pro j • \'it • { 6 Pd r ) • 6 1 b s . MG - 7800 r ds

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U. S. MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 83.)
TANK, MEDIUM A, 1922.
EMPLOYMENT : Experimental.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1922.
MANUFACTURER: Ordnance Department, Ro ck Island Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 25.5 tons. CREW: 4 .
LENGTH: 25.9 ft . PITCH OF TRACK: 8. 25 in.
WIDTH: 8. 8ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 80.
HEIGHT: 10 ft. GROUND PRESSURE: 10 lbs / sq. in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 22 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 2 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 143 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 18 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: L i ght wooden shoes
w i thin brackets pivoted at center and
held by coil spring at each s ide.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 1 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY : 160 gal.
SPEED: 15.7 mph max.; cross-country 10 . 1 mph .
ENGINE : M urray and Tregurtha , marine, 6 cylinder s, 195 HP a t 1 , 250 rpm , forced-
water coolin g .
TRANSMISSION: Planetary and s liding gear , two speeds forward and one speed
rever se. Pneumatic control of transmission and brakes.
STEERING : Epi cyclic .
SUSPENSION: A chain type was first i nstalled , the chain being replaced by a cable.
Suspension found unsatisfactory .
ARMOR: . 37 5 to 1. 0 in.
ARMAMENT: One 6 P dr gun, QF Hotchkiss , 2. 244-inch , cal. length 23 (bore and chamber) .
Also two cal . 30 machine guns .
MUZZLE VE LOCITY (6 PDR) : 1,400 ft /sec . AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 146 rds .
MG - 7, 800 rds .
PROJ . WEIGHT (6 PDR): 6 lb.

REMARKS: Originally had 47 - mm a nd . 5 0 cal. machine g un coaxial and3 7 - mm gun a nd . 30

cal. machine g un in hull. Modified in 1931.

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u. s . Mediu:n Tank

Tank , Med iusc , T2

Employment :
Date of introduct ion : 1930
Manufactv.re r: CuiJ.I1ingham {Total produc t ion., 1) .

Combat wt: 1 5 . 5 tons Crew : 4

Length : 16 ft. Pitch of track~ 5o25 inches
Width : 8ft . Noo of tra c k lin ks : 76
Height : 9 .1 ft. Trench cross ing ao ility :
Ground cl ear ance : 17.25 inches Fording d e pth:
Trend ct:nt e r s : 6 • 75 ft o Obstacl e abilitys
Ground c ontact : 112 · inche s Climbing a bility : 35° (70%) s lope
Width o!' track: 15 i nches Ground pres su r e : 9 • 3 1 bs / sq . in.
Type of track" : Stee l , open , double pin sh oe .

Radius of action: 90 miles.

F\le1 consumption: .95 mi/gal .
fu e l capacity: 94 gal .
Speed: 25 mph o~ roads ; 5-15 cross - country •

.Eng: ine : Libe rty , 12 cylinders , gas oli r:e, liqu id cool e d , 312 BHP at
1 750 r pm .
Starter : Electric . Electrica l system : I gnition :
Tr a n smi ss ion: Selective and Cot ta , 4 speed s forwo.rd , 1 revo rso.
Steerin g : Cl utch brake .
Suspension : Vertical springs , 6 two-v.rheeled bogies and fo..1r ret urn
r ollers each side.

Turret: Manual traverse .

Armor : Front - . 75 inch ; Sid e - . 5 inch.

Tu r ret f r ont - .75 inch ; Tu r ret side - . 75 incho
Of/c
Armll..!De nt : ~e. .37rnrn guns M5 , caliber length 50.
( !:F;:i;:l ?;~rl turret) .
Two • 30 cal machi:1e gtl.ns Ml919A4 (bow end AA) .
One . 50 cal machine gun M2 (turret) .
· Muzzle velocity : 37mm - 2550 f t/sec Ammu!1ition stov,rage 1 37mm - 75 rds
Proj . wt : 37ntrn - 1 . 91 lbs . • ~0 ca l - 4500 rd s
. 50 cal - 2000 rd s

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U. S. MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 84.)
TANK, MEDIUM, T2.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION : 1929.
MANUFACTURER: Cunningham (total production -1).
C OMBA T WEIGHT: 15 .6 tons. CREW: 4 .
LENGTH: 16 ft . PITCH OF T RACK: 5. 25 in.
WIDTH :· 8ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 76.
HEIGHT: 9.1 ft .
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GROUND CLEARANCE : 17 .25 in. CLIMBING ABILITY : 35 (70 o/o) slope .
TREAD CENTEI,tS: 6. 75 ft. GROUND PRESSURE: 9. 3 lbs / sq . in.
GROUND CONTACT : 112 in.
WIDTH OF TRAC K : 15 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel, ope n , double
pin shoe.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 9 0 mile s.
FUEL C ONSUMPTION : . 95 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 94 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 5-15 mph cross -country .
ENGINE: Lib.erty, 12 c ylinders, gasoline, liquid-cooled, 3 12 BHP at 1 , 750 rpm.
STARTER: E lectric.
TRANSMISSION: Selec tive and Cotta, fou r speeds forward and one r e v e rse .
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Verti cal springs , six two- wheeled bogies a nd four return rollers each side.
TURRET: Manual traverse .
ARMOR: Front - : 75 in. ; side - . 5 in _ ; turret front - . 75 in.; turret side - . 75 in.
37 'ill# ~> nl
ARMAMENT: On~ • -mm · · , caliber Length 50, { turret).
Two . 30 cal. machine guns-Ml9 19A4 (bow and AA).
One . 50 cal. machine gun M2 (tUiret).
MUZ ZLE VELOCITY (37 - MM): 2 , 550 ft/sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 37-mm - 75 rds .
. 30 cal.- 4 , 500 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT { 37 -M M): l. 91 lb.
. 50 cal.- 2,000 r d s.
REMARKS: Origina lly had 47 - mm and . 50 cal. m a chine gun coaxial and 37 - mm gun and
. 3 0 cal. machine gun in hull. Modified in 1931.

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u. s; Medium Tank

.: Tl (Christie Model 1931) Convertabla .

Employment - Armored force
Date of introducti on - 1931 {Experimental, not adopted)
Manufacturer - U. So Vfueel Track Layer Corpo (Total pr oduc tion 7)

Combat Wto: l lo l tons Crew: 3

Length: 18 fto Pitch of track : 10 inches
Width: 7o3 ft o Noo of track l inks : 46
Height : 7o5 fto Trench crossing ability: 7 fto
Ground cl ea r ance : 13o5 inches Fording depth: 36 inches
Tread centers: 6o4 fto Obstacle ability:
Ground contact : 128 inches Climbing ability : 35° {70% ) slop~
Width oftrack: lOol inch Ground pressure : 8o6 l bs/sqo ino
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action : 150 miles on tracks; 250 miles on wheels

Fuel consumption: Appro::to 1 o2 mi/gal on track's J 2 o8 mi/gal on whee l s
Fuel capacity: 89 gal
Speed: 27 mph on tracks ; 4 7 mph on wheels

Engine : Liberty, 12 cylinder, V-type , 338 HP, forced water cooling

Starter : .
Transmission : Sliding gear, 4 speeds forward , 1 reverse
Steering: Clutch brake
Suspensi on: Four large weight,c.b earing whee l s on each side , each with dunl
rubber tires and mounted upon a pivoted arm upon Vlhioh bears a l ong
adjustable coil springo The l ib er al compression amplitude gives each
of these wheels an ~ndepend en t maximum . vertical movement of about 14
i ncheso Tracks could be r emoved and carried in shelves at sides of
tank for travelling on wheel s .

Turret : Hand t r averse

Armor : Front - o6 inch, sides • .6 inch; Tur ret - o6 i nch .

Armament : One o50 cal Mschine gun

One o30 co.l Machine gun
Muzzle velocity: (~0 cal) - 2840 ft/seo
Pr ojo wt . ( . 50 cal): 710 grains Amnunit i on stowage o o50 cal - 126 rds
o30 oal - 3000 rds

Remarks : Two of these vehicles were sold to Russ i ao The Russians built
Christie type tanks and later incorporated the suspens ion principle in the
T 34.

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 U. S . MEDIUM TANK T3 : (See figure 85.)
T3 (CHRISTIE MODEL 1931) CONVERTIBLE.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored force.
DATE OF INTRODUC TION: 19 31 (experimental, not adopted).
MANUFACTURER: U. S. Wheel Track Layer Corp. (total production - 7).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 11. 1 tons. CREW: 3.
LENGTH : 18 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 10 in.
WIDTH: 7. 3ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 46.
HEIGHT: 7 . 5 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 13.5 in. FORDING DEPTH: 36 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 4ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 35 ° (70o/o) slope.
GROUND CONTACT: 128 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 6 lbs / sq. in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 10. 1 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 150 miles on tracks; 250 miles on wheels.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: Approximately 1.2 mi / gal on tracks; 2.8 mi / gal on wheels.
FUEL CAPACITY: 89 gal.
SPEED: 27 mph on tracks; 47 mph on wheels.
ENGINE: Liberty, 12 c ylinders , V-type , 338 HP, forced-water cooling.
TRANSMISSION: Sliding gear, four speeds forwa rd , one revers e.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Four large weight bearing wheels on each side each with dual rubber
tires, mounted upon a pivote d arm bearing a long adjustable coil spring. The liberal
compression amplitude gives each of these wheels an independent maximum vertical
movement of about 14 inches . Tracks could be removed and carried in shelves at
sides of tank for traveling on wheels.
When running on wheels the power is transmitted from the main driving wheels
to the rear road wheels through a chain drive .
When operating on tracks the chain sprocket on each side of the driving wheels i s
replaced by four rollers which drive the tracks by means of the driving lugs carried
on alternated track links.
TURRET: Hand traverse.
ARMOR: Front - . 5 in . ; sides - . 6 in. ; turret -. 6 in.
ARMAMENT: One 3 7 -mm g un and
one . 3 0 cal. machine g un.
MUZZLE VELOCITY : .50 cal. - 2 , 840 ft / s e.c . AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 37 - mm - 126 rds .
. 30 cal.- 3 , 000 rcls.
PROJ. WEIGHT: . 50 cal. - 710 grains .
REMARKS : Two of these vehicles were sold to Russia . The Russians built Christie type
tanks and later incorporated the suspension principle in the T34. Whe n armed with . 5 0
caL. machine gun in place of 37 - mm gun, this vehicle was known as co mba t ca r Tl.

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u. s . Medillr.l Tank

Tank , Mediu~ , T4 (C onverti bl e ) .

&:1ployment:
Date of introduction : 1935 (S ixteon pr odu ced duri n5 1935 - 19 36 ).
Manufacturer : Rock I ::;land Ar:;e:-~nl .

Combat wt : 13 . 5 t ons Cre·.v: 4

Le ngth : 15.1 ft . Pitch of truck: 4.75 inches
Width: 8,2 ft . No . of tra c k links: 85
H9ight : 7 . 1 ft ( on wheel s ); Tre nch crossing ability:
7.25 ft (on tracks) Fording depth : 35.75 i nche s (tracks )
Ground cl earance: 16 . 25 inches (t rack) 33.5 inches (wheels)
13 . 75 inches (whee ls) Ob stacle ability : 15 inches
Tread c enters : 7 .1 ft. ClL'll 'o ing ability:
Ground contact 1 106 inche s Ground pre ssure : 10 . 6 l bs/sq . in.
Width of track: 12 inche s
Type of tra ck: Stee l , rubbor bus hed .

Radius of action: 55 niles on tracks ; 11 '3 miles on ·:,heels .

Fuel cons~pti on : 1 .66 mi/gal .
Fu e l capac ity: 41 . 5 gal .
Speed: 35 nph on r oads ; 15-20 10\ph cros!:-country .

E!'lgbe : Co~tine nto.l ,

7 cylind ers , air cooled , 268 BHP at 2400 rpn .,
Canpres~ion r ntio 6 . 1 to 1 .
Starter : Eloct ri c ' Ele ctrica l system : I gnition :
Transmission : Constant nesho
Steor-ing : Controlle c diffe r en~ial (tracks) ; gear and pinion (whee ls) .
Suspension : Coil spring, individual su s pension , four large r oad wheels
ench sice . Truck returns o\·er top of r oad wheel s .

Turret : ~nua l : traverse .

Annor : Fr ont - . 5 inch; Side -. 5 inch;

Turret front - . 6 inch; Turret side - . 25 inches .

Armament : · One .SO cal !:lachine gun M2 (turret) .

Two • 30 ca l !:lachine buns Ml919A4 (bow and t u rret) o
k~zzle vtlocity : .50 c~ l - 2840 ft/sec .
&lllet ', \t ,: . SO c a l - 71 0 gr ains Ammunition stowago: . 50 cal - 639 r ds
. 30 cal - 2780 rd a
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 U. S. MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 86.)
TANK, MEDIUM, T4 (CONYER TIBLE).
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 19 36 {sixteen produced during 19 35 - 19 36).
MANUFACTURER: Rock Island Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 13 .5 tons. CREW 4.
LENGTH: 16. 1 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 4. 75 in.
WIDTH: 8. 2 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 85.
HEIGHT: 7.1 ft.(on wheel~j
7. 25 ft.(on tracks).
FORDING DEPTH: 35.75 in. (track~;
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16 . 25 in. (track); 33. 5 in. (wheels).
13.75 in. (wheels).
OBSTACLE ABILITY: 15 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 1 ft.
GROUND PRESSURE: 10 . 6 lbs/sq. in.
GROUND CONTACT: 106 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 12 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel, rubber bushed.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 55 miles on tracks; 118 miles on wheels .
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 1. 66 mi/gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 41. 5 gal.
SPEED: 35 mph on roads; 15-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Continental, seven cylinders, air-cooled, 268 BHP at 2, 400 rpm, compression
ratio 6. 1 to 1.
STARTER: Electric.
TRANSMISSION: Constant mesh.
STEERING: Controlled differential (tracks); gear and pinion (wheels).
SUSPENSION: Coil spring , individual suspension, four large road wheels each side.
T r ack returns over top of road wheels.
TURRET: Manual traverse.
ARMOR : Front -. 6 in.; side - . 5 in.; turret front - . 6 in. ; turret side - . 25 in.
ARMAMENT: One . 50 cal. machine gun M2 (turret).
Two . 30 cal.machine guns Ml919A4 (bow and turret).
MUZZLE VELOCITY: . 50 cal.- 2 , 840 ft / sec.
BULLET WEIGHT: .50 cal.- 710 grains. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: . 50 cal.- 639 rds .
. 30 cal. - 2 , 7 80 rds .
REMARKS: Based on convertible design of combat car T4. Chassis strengthened
to carry increased armor .

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u. s. t:od i um Tank

T t\U~: , l.~o dbAJ:~., T 5. .

~p lo~n tb Arnore d Div i si on~
D:lte of i ntr odu c G-.1. on a 1933 .
lJ:lnuf'aot urera RoC:: Island Ars e nal.

Combat wt : 1 5 tons Cre·r~ a

~n~t hs 17.2 5 i't . Pitc..'<l of track s 5. 5 inche s
l1i dtht 8 . 2 rt . Uo. of tra c~: links 2 79
Hei ght s 9 f t . T l'"On~h c re a sing ab:tl1ty z 7 . 6 ft .
Ground ol car nuce s 16 i nches For d i ng d e pt h s 52 inchos
i'r eo.d oe ntor o a 6. 7 r-u . Obst a cle a bilit y a 21 i nches
Ground contact 1 1 ~0 . 2 5 inches Climbin3 abilHy s ~n ° ( 6CJ-"0 sl ope
Wi dt h of t rnok a l l. 6 i nch e s Grour!d pra Gsurv a 9. 3 l bs; sq. i n.
Type of JGr o. ok t Rubber blo ck or rubba r bush ocl , d oubl e pi n shoo.

Radius of nct ~. o n 1 125 mile s .

Fue l <?On!ltt."llption s 1 o i/{;D-1.
Fue l oa po.c1t ya 125 t;al .
Spoed J 30. 6 mph on r oads ) 20. 8 mph cros s-country.

Engino a Cont i nent a l , radi al , 7 c,yl indor s , easol ine , air cool ed, 250 BBP
at 2 ~00 rp~ . Compr ess i on r ati o G.ltl o
O·tiar·ber ; El octr i o ~ El ectri ca l syotcm s I gni"bion : Distrl butar .
Tra nsraia si on s Consta.nt rr:f>sh , 5 speeds fo rwar d, 1 r ever se .
• St ee r ing : Controlled diff'er e ot1n1 •
e Sus pens ion : Vert i ca l vol uta spri ng, t h r oe t wo""'•Thee l bo(;iea e.r..d t hre e
r et urn r ollora each sic~ .

Turrot s Hand t raver se .

Armor a Front • l i nCh J Side - 1 i nch.

5.'urret f r ont - 1 i nch; t urr e t si de - 1 i nch .

Armmnorr!J a l'v.-o 37m:n guns l.I6, c!l.li ber l ength 53 • ( Turr o'" )
·.si x · . 30 ca l ma chine guns Ml 919.A4 (bow O.."'ld fr ont and r ear
sponso~
1.1uzzlo ve locity • 37mm - 2600 .ft/ se o. Ammuu.i.ti on st owage a 37mm -
Proj. 'T'G s S7n::m - 1. 91 l b c. • 30 oa l -

Remnrke a Des i gne d t.o employ ma ny of the s ante pa rts e.s t he 113 Light Tank .

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 U, S. MEDIUM TANK, T5E1: (See figure 87.)
TANK, MEDIUM, T5.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 19 38.
MANUFACTURER: Rock Island Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 15 tons.
LENGTH: 17.25 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH: 8 .2 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.
HEIGHT: 9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16 in. FORDING DEPTH: 52 in .
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 7 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 140.25 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° (60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11.6 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 9. 3lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber block or rubber
bushed, double pin shoe.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 125 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 1 mi/gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 125 gal.
SPEED: 30.6 mph on roads; 20.8 mph cross-country.

·e ENGINE: Continental, radial, seven cylinders, gasoline, air·coo1ed, 250 BHP at 2, 400
rpm, compression ratio 6. 1:1 .
STARTER: Electric. IGNITION: Distributor.
TRANSMISSION: Constant mesh, five speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute sprmg , three two-wheel bogies and t~ree return rollers
each side.
TURRET: Hand traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 1 in.; side - ·1 in.; turret front - 1 in . ; turret side - 1 in.
ARMAM,_ENT: Two 37-mm guns M6 , caliber length ..53 (turret).
Six . 30 cah;rnachine guns Ml919A4 (bow and front and rear sponsons).
- -MUZZLE VELOCITY (37-MM): 2, 600ft/sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 37-mm .
. 30 cal.
PROJ. WEIGHT ( 37 - MM)! 1. 91 lb.
REMARKS: Designed to employ many of the same parts as the M3 light tank. The T5 had
long 37-mm gun, the T5E1 two short 37 - mm guns. The T5 had larger engine, wider tracks
and the T5E2 contained a pack howitzer in hull.

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 MCV~l7 APG Fhotc t A4 325l
u. s. Medium Tank

To.nk" Medium~ 1!2Al" ( 37 IIl!ll gun )

Employment - Armored Battalions
Date of intr oduct ion - 1939
Manufacturer - Rock Island Arsenal
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Length : 17.7 ft o Pitoh of track : 5o5 inches
Width: 8.6 fto Uo o of truck link s : 83
Heig;ht1 9.4 fto Trench cros sing ability:
Ground cl earance: 17 inches Fording depth:
Tread ce nters: 7 fto • Obstacle ability :
Ground contact: 142 inches Climbing ability :
Width of track: 14 inches Gr ound pressure: 9.6 lbs/sqo in.
Type of track: Dry pin~ double pin per zhoe, r ubber cleat.

Radius of action: 130 miles

Fuel consumption : .97 miles/gal.
Fuel Capacity: 136 gal.
Speed : 30 mph on roads, 17 cross country

Engine: Wright, r adial, gasoline , 9 cylinderP 350 HP at 2400 rpw,

air cooled. compression r atio 6o3ilo I gnition ~
Starter: El ectrical system:
Transmiss ion: Constant meeh , 5 speeds forwa rd, l reverse
Steering : Controlled differential
Suspension : Vertical volute spring~ 3 bogies of 2 wheels each and
3 return rolle r s each sideo

Turrett Hand traverse

Armor: Front - 1 inch ; Side - l inch. 'I\lrret - 1 incho Mantlet ~ 2 i nch

Armament a One 37 rn."Tl gun M6, caH ber 1 ength 53

Eight ·cal o30 Ml9l9A4 Machine 3uns
Muzzle velocity (37 row) (AP) - 2600 ft/sec
Proj. Wto (37 ron) (AP): 1 .9 l bso Ammunition stowage 1 37mm - 200 zrda
130 cal - 12250 r da

Remarks: Typical American design thinking of the 1938 period~ which led
to maximum fire power a good power plant but littl e el se o

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U. S. MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 88.)
TANK, MEDIUM, M2Al, (37-MM GUN).
EMPLOYMENT: Armored battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1939.
MANUFACTURER: Rock Island Arsenal .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 19 tons. CREW: 6 .
LENGTH: 17.7 ft . PITCH OF TRACK: 5 . 5 in.
WIDTH: 8. 6 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 83.
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HEIGHT: 9.4ft. GROUND PRESSURE: 9. 6 lbs/sq. m.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 142 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 14 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin , double pin
per shoe, rubber cleat.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 130 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 97 mi/ gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 136 gal.
SPEED: 30 mph (Jn roads, 17 mph cross - country.
ENGINE: Wright, radial, gasoline, nine cylinders, 350 H P at 2, 400 rpm, air-cooled,
compression ratio 6. 3:1.
TRANSMISSION: Constant mesh, five speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute spring, three bogies of two wheels each and three return
rollers each side .
TURRET: Hand traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 1 in . ; side - 1 in .; turret - 1 in.; mantlet - 2 in.
ARMAMENT: One 37 -mm gun M6 , caliber length 53.
Eight cal. 30 Ml919A4 machine guns.
MUZZLE VELOCITY (37-MM) (AP): 2, 600ft/sec.
PROJ. WEIGHT (37-MM) (AP): 1.9 lb. A MMUNITION STOWAGE: 37-mm- 200 rds .
. 30 cal.- 12,250 rds.
REMARKS: Typical American design thinking of the 1938 period, which led to maximum fire -
power. A good power plant but little else.

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u.s. Medium Tank
Tank , Med i um, M3Al. .... .
Empl oyment , Armor ed Divis ion.
Dat e of introduction: 1941.
Manufacture r1 Ameri can Loc omotive Co.

Combat wt: 32 tons Crew ; 7

Length : 18.5 ft. Pitch of track: 6 inches
Width : 8 . 95 ft . No. of track links : 79
He ight: 10.25 ft. Tronoh cross ing ability: 7. 6 ft.
Ground clea r anc e : 17.1 i nohe s Fording depth: 42 inch0s
Tread centers: 6.9 ft . Obstac l e ability1 24 inche s
Ground contact : 147 inches Climbing abilitya 31° (60%) slope
Width of track: 16 inches Ground pressur e : 13.5 lbs/aq. in.
Type of track a Rubbe r block or rubber bushed, double pin shoe .
Radius of action : 120 miles (gas oline ); 140 milee (Die sel).
Fuol consumption : . 6 mi/gal (Gas ol ine ); o8 mi/ga1 (Di esel).
Fuel capacity: 185 gnl (gasoline )J 175 gal (Die sel) .
Speedt 25 mph on roadBJ 4 - 20 mph croaa-oountryo

Engine : · Guiberson Diesel, 9 cylinder, air cooled, 350 BHP at 2400 r pm,
or Wright iYhirlwind , gasoline , 9 cylinders, r adial, air cooled ,
aviation type , 420 HP at 2000 r pm.
Starter: Electric .· El ec trica l system : 24 volts. Ignition : I njection
(Diesel ) or Magneto ( gaaoli ne )o
Transmission : · Synchromesh in 2nd , 3rd and 5th gears and constant mesh i n
l st and reverse. 5 speeds forwa rd, 1 reverseo
Steering : Controlled differential.
Suspens ion: Three t wo-wheeled rubber tire bogies each side, bolted to the
hull . support the vehicle on vertica l volute springs. Tracks driven
by sprockets on front provided to maintain constant track tension.
Three return r ollers each side .

Turret: Hydra.lic or manual traverse.

Armor: Front - 2 inches; Side - 1.5 inches.

Turret front - 2 inches) turret side - 2 inches. llantlet -
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Armament: One 75mm gun M2 , caliber l ength 31, ri ght front.

One 37mm gun US , ca liber l ength 53, turret.
Three .30 cal. machine guns , Ml919A4 and }l).919AS (turret , bow &: cupola
1fu~zlo velocity: 75mm - 1850 ft/se o Ammunition stowage: 75~~ -50 rd s o
37nun - 2600 ft/sec 37mm - 178 rd s
Proj. lvt : 75r:li'n - 14.4 1bs . • 30 cal - 9200 r ds
37mm 1. 91 1 bs.

Remarks : Both Diesel and gasoline engines us ed in this series. This (and
M3) was the fir st Americ an tank commi ttod in WN II e.nd introduced to
the Germans Vi a the Lend -Le as o materiel then baing furnish ed to the
British. Its first ba ttle was at Sidi Re zeg , Libya , Novo 194lo
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 U. S. MEDIUM TANK M3Al LEE MIQ: (See figure 89.)
TANK, MEDIUM, M3Al.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION : 1941.
MANUFACTURER: American Locomotive Co. , Baldwin Locomotive Works , and Detroit Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 32 tons. CREW: 7.
LENGTH: 18. 5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 8 . 95 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.
HEIGHT: 10.25 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17 .1 in. FORDING DEPTH: 42 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 9 ft . OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 147 in . CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60ro) slope .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 13.5 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber block or rubbe r
bushed, double pin shoe.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 120 mi. (gasoline); 140 mi. (Diesel).
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 6 mi / gal (gasoline); . 8 mi / gal (Diesel).
FUEL CAPACITY: 185 gal.(gasoline); 175 gal.(Diesel).
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 4-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Guiberson Diesel, 9 cylinders, air-cooled, 350 BHP at 2, 400 rpm; or Wright
Whirlwind, gasoline, 9 cylinders, radial, air~cooled, aviation t ype, 420 HP at 2 , 000
rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24 volts .
.SOS/'E/11.51" AI:
'FV~,.fe!iUSSION : Three two-wheeled rubber IGNITION: Injection (Diesel) or magneto
tire bogies each side, bolted to the hull , (gasoline).
support the vehicle on vertical volute
1,i:J1N.$1'1/JHPN;- SY#'t•ll. Pnt;.~I-J II'/ ZNP1 J ~P < ~TH ljC;rlt$ ~
springs. Tracks driven by sprockets
Uffi"TIINT rlf.'H tH 1-"f ~ I(H'UtJE, $' .>Pc£0~
on front provided to maintain constant
track tension. Three return rollers ro~ WIVU7 /- ~EY£/?f~
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each side. ~7C~I# 6 : - C t!)# TIZVL t..Co PI rFU~N TIA L .

TURRET: Hydraulic or manual traverse.

ARMOR: Front - 2 in.; side - 1. 5 in.; turret front - 2 in.; turret side - 2 in.
ARMAMENT : One 75-mm gun M2 , caliber length 31, right front.
One 37-mm gun M6 , caliber length 53, turret.
Three. 30 cal. machine guns, Ml919A4 andM1919A5 (turret bow and cupola).
MU ZZLE VELOCITY: 75-mm - l, 850 ft/sec.
37 -mm - 2, 600 ft/ sec.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 75-mm - 14. 4 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 75-mm- 50 rds.
37-mm - 1. 91 lb. 37-mm - 178 rds.
. 30 cal.- 9 , ZOO rds.
REMARKS: Both Diesel and gasoline engines used in this series. This (and M3) was the
first Arne rican tank committed in WW II and introduced to the Germans via the lend-

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Rezeg, Libya, November 1941.
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u.s • !!edhun Tank

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Employ.uent : ~ored Division.
D~t o of i ntroduct ion ~ 1941.
Uo.nufaoturor : Intor r.a. tio nal llarve stor Co.

Cernbat wt ; 2 5o 5 tons Cr mn 5
w ugths 17 . 6 ft . Pi t c.~ of trn ck: 6
tlidth : 9.2 rt. No. of tra ck li~(S : 79
He i ght : 7.3 f ·b. Trench cl'ossing ability :
Ground clearance : 16 inches F'ording d epth : 42 i nche ~
Tread c en·t;era : 7. 7 ft . Obstcolo abilH.·y s
Ground c ontn ct : 138 inches Cli~bing ability : 17° ( 30%) slops
Width of trn.ck : 16 inche s Ground pressure : 10.5 l bs/sq. i n.
Type or track : Rubber b l ock, doubl e pin shoes.

Radius of ac·bion : 11.0 r:1ilos.

Fue l c on s\r."lption: 1. 3 mi/gal.
Fue l capaci t y : 140 enl.
Speed a 3 5 mph on ro ad::; J 18-20 mph cro ss -count ry.

Engine $ Continenta l lc Wright . 9 cylinde r s , e;asoJ.ine , air cooled ,

400 lliP at 2 400 r p!l. .
Otaroe r s Electric . Ele ct r ica l system s I gnit ion : Distribu\;or.
Tre..nsminoions Automatic, S apooda fo rward , 1 r everse .
Stooring: Controll o d differe ntial.
Suspension: Vcr ti c~ l 'Volute spring , t-vro t'WO -.:hea l bogies e.nd onG idler
whoel on ea ch side . Throe r eturn r o l lers each si~e .

Turret: Po-r;a r e.nd h and traverse .

Arnor' Front - 1.5 i nches } Side • 1. 25 i nches .
Turret fr cnt - 2 i nc~~ ~ i turret sid~ - 1. 5 inchoss Uant let • 1 i nch .

Amrunsnt 1 Ons 57mo gun 1.f1::<: ! 1! 1 culib~r l ength •

Th r ee . 30 co.l ma.c.'. .line guns t.!l918 A4 ( bow , coaxi a l f'.nd }..A);
Uuz sle veloci ty a 57l!lill - 2oOQ :rt/ soo. Ammunition s t owage: 57nun - 90 r ds
Proj. \vt a 57~ - 6. 25 l bs . . 30 cal - 8000 rdn
Ret-a r ks : Supe rior to M4 ?d th hydrn;:1atic trans:n i ssion.

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U.S. MEDIUMTANK: (Seefigure90.)
TANK, MEDIUM, M7.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1941.
MANUFACTURER: International Harvester Co.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 28 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 17. 1 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 7 . 9 ft . NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 142.
HEIGHT: 9. 0 ft. FORDING DEPTH: 36 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 17° ( 30%) slope.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 7 ft. GROUND PRESSURE: 10.5 1bs / sq. in.
GROUND CONTACT: 152 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16. 5 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber block, double
pin shoes.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: l. 3 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 138 gal.
SPEED: 30 mph on roads; 18-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Continental & Wright, nine cylinders, gasoline, air-cooled , 340 HP at 2,400 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. IGN ITION: Distribu tor.
TRANSMISSION: Automatic, three speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute spring, two two-wheel bogies and one idler wheel on each
side. Three return rollers each side.
TURRET: Power and hand traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 1. 5 in.; side - 1. 25 in.; turret front - 2 in.; turret side - l. 5 in.;
mantlet - 1 in.
ARMAMENT: One 57-mm gun M3 , two . 30 cal. machine guns Ml919K4 , one . 30 cal.
machine guns Ml919K4, one .JU cal. machine gun Ml915K5.
MUZZLE VELOCITY (57-MM): 2 , 800 ft/sec. AMMUNITION STOW AGE: 57-mm- 90 rds .
. 30 cal.- 8 , 000 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (57-MM): 6. 25 lb.
REMARKS: Superior to M4 with hydramatic transmission. Suspension designed for a 17-ton
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u.s. Medium Tank

Tank , Medi um , H3A5 .

Etlpl oyment : Armorod Divi si·on.
Dato of introduct i on : 1 942 . ·
~nufaotu r er t Gonoral llotor a .

Combat wt t 32 . 5 tons Cr ew : 5
~ ngth : 18 .5 ft . Pitch of track : 6 i nohe a.
Width : 8 . 95 ft . No. of track linka r 79
Hei ght : 10. 25 ft. Trench oroaa ing ability : 6 .rt;· ,
Gr ound cl ear ance : 17; linohos Fording depth : ~0 inchos
Tread cent ers : 6 . 9 ft . Obst acle abil ity : 21 i ncho a
Gr ound oontact r 147 i nches Cl iobing ability : 310 {60% ) s l ope
Widt h of t rack r 16 i nohea Gr ound pressur e : 1 3.6 l bo/ sq . i n.
Type of traok t Rubber block, rubber bushod, double pin ehoo .

Radiu s of aotionr 120 miles .

Fuel consumption : :. o7 mi/gn.l.
Fuel capaci t y : 174 gal (Diesel).
Speodt 25 oph on r oads ; 4 - 20 mph cross - country .

Engi ne 1 G:r.J, t wo 6 cylinder, Diesel, l i qu i d oool od , 420 BHP at 2000 r p:u .

Startor r Elect ric . El ectri cal oystem : 24 volt. I gnition : Injecti on .
Tranomission : Synohr~es h , 5 speeds f o1~m r d , 1 r eve r oe .
Steoring t Cont roll ed d ifferential.
Suspension : Throo two -.. -Thoel ed rubber tiro bogi os each s·i de bolted eq the hull g
support the vehicl e on ve r t i cal volute springs . Tracks driven
by sprockets on the fr ont provided to ~ int a i n constant t ens ion
on tracks . Three return r oll ers .

Turret: Hydralio or ~~nual traverse .

Arm.o r & Front - 2 i nches ; Side - 1.5 i nches • .

Turret fr ont - 2 i nchea 1 Turret s i de - 2 i nches ; Mantlet - 1 inch .

:Armarnont t One 75:mn M2 , caliber l ength 31, ri ght front .

One 37mm ¥.6 , cal iber l ength 53, turret .
• Three . 30 cal machino guns .
~zzle ve locity: 75mm - 1850 ft/seo Ammunition stowage r 75:nm - 46 r da
~7mm - 2600 f t/seo 37mm - 1 ~,a r da
Proj. wtr 7 6~ - 14 . 4 l ba . . 30 cal. - 9200 r da
37mm - 1. 91 l bs •

. Remar ks r !!3 chas s is vri th riveted hull. When t his tank wa s us ed by t he

British it was called a General Lee . The gun , ~th counterbal ance
on muz zl e , had a stabilizer (We stinghouse ).

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U. S. MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 91.)
TANK, MEDIUM, M3A5.
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942.
MANUFACTURER: American Locomotive Co. , Baldwin Locomotive Works, Detroit Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 32.5 tons . CREW: 6.
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LENGTH: 18.5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 8. 95 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 79 .
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HE IGHT: 10. 25 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE : 17. 1 in. FORDING DEPTH: 40 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 147 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60o/o) slope .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 13.6 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber block, rubbe r
bushed, double pin shoe.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 120 m i.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 7 mi/ gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 174 gal.(Diesel).
SPEED : 25 mph on roads; 4-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: GM, two 6-cylinder, Diesel , liquid-cooled , 420 BHP at 2 ,000 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds IGN ITION: Injection.
forwa r d, one reverse.
STEERING : Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Three two-wheeled rubber tire bogies , eac h side of which are bolted to the
hull, support the vehicle on vertical volute springs. Tracks driven by sprockets on the
front are provided to maintain constant tension on tracks. There are three return
rollers.
TURRET: Hydraulic or manual traverse .
ARMOR : Front - 2 in.; side - 1. 5 in.; turret front - 2 in.; turret side - 2 in.; mantlet - 1 in.
ARMAMENT: One 75-mm M2 , caliber l e ngth 31, right front .
One 37- mm M6 , caliber length 53, turret.
Three . 30 cal. machine guns.
MU ZZ LE VELOCI TY : 7 5- mm- 1, 850ft/ sec ; A MMUNITION STOW AGE: 75-mm- 46 rds.
37-mm- 2,600 It/sec. 37-mm - 178 rds .
. 30 cal. - 9 , 200 rds.
PROJ. W E I GHT : 7 5-mm- 14.4 lb. ;
37-mm - 1. 91 lb.
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REMARKS: M3 chassis with riveted hull. When this tank wa s used by the British
it was c alled a General Lee. The gun, with c ounterba lanc e on muzzle, had a
stabiliz er (Westinghouse).

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 MCV-352 AFG Fhoto t A56456

U. So Medium tank with r ocket launcher

•• TankP Medium, M4Alg (75mm Gun)g with rocket l auncher

Employment -
Date of introduc tion Tank o 1942 ; Rocket l auncher o 1944
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~mnufacturer -Lima Locomotive Works, Inc. ; Pacific Car & Foundry Co;
Pressed Steel Car Co o

c ~~bat wt.: 3l o8 tons Cr ew : 5

Length: 18o5 fto Pitch of track s 6 inches
Width : 8o 7 f to Noo Qf track links t 79
Height : Bo9 ft. (not i nc l l auncher) Trench crossing ability : 7o5 ft.
Ground clearance: 17 i nches Fording ddpth r 40 inches
Tr ead centers: 6o9 ft o Obstacl e ability: 24 i nches
Ground contact : 147 inches Climbing ability : 310 (60%) s lope
~/idth of track: 16 inches Ground pressure: 13o6 lbs /sqo in o
-~ype of track: Dry pin, double pin per shoe , rubber cleato
Radi us of action : 140 on r oads , 100 cross country
Fuel consumption: o6 ~\fgal o (average conditions)
Fuel capacity: 175 gal o
Speed : 22 mph on r oads
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Engine: Wright, r ad ial 9 cylinder , gasolineg 400 HP at 2400 r pm,
air c ooled , cOQpr ession· r atio 5o7rl o I gnition Magneto . c

Starter: Electri c Electrical system - ~4 volts

Transmi :Jsion : Synchromesh , 5 spes ds forward, l r eve1·se
Steering: Control le d differential 1
S~spension : Vertical volute spr ing, 3 bogies of 2 wheels each and
3 r eturn r oll ers each s i deo

Turret : llanual and hydralio traverse

Armor: Front - 2 inch at 46°; Side o l o5 incho Turret - 3o2 incho

Mantlet - 1 inch .

Armament : One 7 5~ gun Y3, caliber length 40

Two cal o 30 tU919A4 machine gunso (bow and coaxial)
One Rocket l auncher , 60 tube , 4o5 inch.
Muzzle v eloci t y {75mm) {AP): 2050 ft/l ec.
Projo i?t . {75 mm) (AP): 14.4 l bs . Ammunition stowage - 15mm - 89 r ds
b~O cal o 7750 rds.

Remarks: This des ign saw many versi ons , but primarily it vms the t ank
with its 75 -~· guns and with which Ameri ca was to ~in the war, haVin g
actually mor e than the enemy oould destroyo It was not a r emar kably fin e
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U. S. MEDIUM TANK M4A1 WITH T34El ROCKET LAUNCHER: (See figure 92.)
.• TANK, MEDIUM, M4Al , (75 -MM GUN), WITH ROCKET LAUNCHER .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: Tank-1 942; rocket launcher - 1944.
MANUFACTURER : American Locototive Co., Baldwin Locomotive Works, Detroit Tank Arsenal,
Federal Machine and Welder Co., Ford Motor Co., Grand Blanc Tank Arsenal, Lima
Locomotive Works, Montreal Locomotive Works, Pacific Car &. Foundry Co., Pressed
Steel Car Co., and Pullman Standard. Launcher added by Heintz Manufacturing Co.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 33.5 tons. CREW : 5.
LENGTH: 20. 3 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 8. 7 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.

HEIGHT: 10ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 5 ft.

GROUND CLEARANCE: 17 in. FORDING DEPTH: 40 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6 . 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 147 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° (60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16.5 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 13.5 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin, double pin
per shoe , rubber c leat.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 miles maximum.

FUEL CONSUMPTION: • 6 mi/gal (average conditions).

FUEL CAPACITY: 175 gal.
SPEED : 22 mph on roads.
ENGINE: Wright, radial 9 - cylinder , gasoline , 350 HP at 2, 400 rpm , air - cooled,
compression ratio 5. 7:1.
STARTER : Electric. IGNITION: Magneto .
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
forward, one reverse .
STEERING: Controlled differential.

SUSPENSION: Vert ical volute spring, three bogies of two wheels each and three return
rollers each side.
TURRET: Manual and .hydraulic traverse.

ARMOR: Front - 2 - 1/2 in. at 46°; side - 1.5 -in.; turret - 3 . 2 in.; mantlet- 1 - 3/4 in.
ARMAMENT: One 75 - mm gun M3 , caliber length 40.
Two cal • 30 M1919A4 machine guns (bow and coaxial).
One rocket launcher , 60 tube, 4 . 5 in.

MUZZLE VELOCITY (75- MM) (AP):2 , 050 AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 7 5 - mm - ·89 rds.
ft/sec . . 30 cal.- 7 , 750 rds .
PROJ. WEIGHT (75-MM) (AP): 14.4 lb.

REMARKS: This design saw many versions , but primarily it was the tank with its 75 - mm
guns with which America was to win the war, having actually more than the enemy
could destroy: It was not a remarkably fine tank.

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u. s. Medium Tank

Tank~ Medium, M4A4 " (75 mm gun )

Empl oyment - Armored Division
Date of introduction - 1943
Manufacturer - Chrysler

Combat Wto : 34 .2 t ons Crew: 5

Length 1 19 .4 ft. Pitch of track : 6 inches
Width: 8o7 ft o No o of tr ack li nks : 84
Height : 8.9 fto · Trench cr oDs ing abil i t y: 8 ft.
Ground cl ear ance : 17 inche s Fording depth : 40 i nches
Tread c ente r s : 6 . 9 ftc Ob stac le abi lity: 24 inches
Gr ound contact : 172 inches Climbing abil ity: 31° (S o,% ) slope
Width of track : 16.6 inches Gr ound pr essure: 12 l bs/sqo i no
Type of track : Dry pinp doubl e pin per shoe, r ubber cleat.

Radius of action: 100 mi l es (ave rage conditions ); 120 mi l es on roads

Fuel c onsumption : o6 mi/ga l ( average conditions)
Fuol capacity: 150 gal.
Speed: . 25 mph max.

Engine : Chrysler - type 5-251, (5 engine instal l at ion) , gaaolineg

·p cylind ers per engine, 430 HP at 2500 rpm, li qu i d c ool ed, co~pr ess ion
r atio 6 o5:l o I gnition ... Magneto.
Sta rter: Electrico El ectri ca l system ~ 24 vol t s
Transmi s sion:· Synchrome sh , 5 speeds forward , 1 reverse
Steeri ng : Controlled di ffe rentia l
Suspension : Horizontal spr i ng , 3 bogies of 2 whee ls each and 3 r eturn
roll ers ea ch side.

Turret : Hand and hydralio traverse

.. Armor: Front 2 inch es at 46° , Side - 1. 5 inohos. Turret - 3o2 inches ,
Yantl et - 1 inch.

Armament: • One 75 mm gun M3 , caliber length 40

Two . 30 cal 1:1919A4 machi ne guns (bo·.v and coaxial)
Muzzle v el ocity {75 reo) (AP) : 2050 ft/sec.
Projo iVt. (75 mm )(AP ): l4o4 lbs Ammunition stowage - 75mm - 95 r:d s
o30 cal - 775 0 rd e

Remarks: Anothe r !.!4 versi on ,· with Chr:/sl er ·en·gi ne o. .·:. c

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U. S . MEDIUM TANK M4A4* : (See figure 93 . )
TANK, MEDIUM, M4A4 , (75- MM GUN) "GENERAL SHERMAN. "
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943 .
MANUFACTURER: American Locomotive Co ., B aldwin Locomotive Works, D etroit Tank
Arsenal, Federal Machine & Welder Co. , Ford Motor Co ., Grand B lanc Tank Arsenal,
Lima Locomotive Works , Montreal Locomotive Works , Pacific Car & Foundry Co. ,
Pressed Steel Car Co ., and Pullman Standard .
COMBA-T WEIGHT: 36.25 tons. CRE W: 5 .
LE NGTH: 20. 3 ft. PIT CH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 9. 7ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 84.
HEIGHT: 8. 9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17 in. FORDING DEPTH: 40 in.
TREAD CENTERS : 6. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.
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GROUND CONTACT: 160 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31 (60o/o) slope .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16. 6 in . GROUND PRESSURE : 12 . 9 lbs/ sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin, double pin
per shoe , rubber cleat.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 mi . (average conditions); 120 mi. on roads.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: • 6 mi/gal (average conditions).
FUEL CAPACITY : 150 gal.
SPEED : 25 mph max.
ENGINE : Chrysler - type 5 - 251 , 5 - engine installation , gasoline , six cylinders
per engine , 430 HP at 2 , 500 rpm , liquid- cooled, compression ratio 6 . 5 :1.

STARTER : Electric . IGNITION: Magneto .

TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt ,
forwar d, one reverse .
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Horizontal spring , three
bogies of two wheels each and three
return rollers each side ,
TURRET : Hand and hydraulic traverse.

ARMOR: Front - 2 in. at 460; side - 1. 5 in. ; turret - 3 . 2 in. ; mantlet - 1 m.

ARMAMENT: One 75 - mm gun M3 , caliber Length 40.

Two . 3 0 cal. M1919A4 machine guns (bow and coaxial ).
MUZZLE VELOCITY (75-MM) (AP):2 , 050 AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 75 - mm - 95 rds .
ft/sec . .30 caL - 7 , 750 rds.
PROJ, WEIGHT (75-MM ) (AP): 14. 4 lb .
REMARKS: Another M4 version, with Chrysler engine .
*British versions wer e M4Al , Sherman II; M4A2 , Sherman ill; M4A4 , Sherman V. M4A2 in
Russia was M4C.
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u.s. Medium Tank

Tank, lledium , l.I4A4 "Gen. Sherman"

Employment: Armored Division
Date of introduction : 1943
Manufacturer, Chrysler

Combat wt : 34 . 2 tons Crews 5

Length 1 19 . 4 ft . Pitch of track t 6 inches
Width: 8 . 7 ft . · No . of track links1 84
Height : 8 . 9 ft. Trench cross ing ability : 8 ft.
Ground clearance : 17 inches Fording doptht 40 inches
Tread centers : 6 . 9 ft . Obstacle ability 1 24 inches
Ground.contact: 160 inche s Climbing ability: 31° (60%) s lope
Width of track t 20.25" w/grouse rs Ground pressu re1 10. 5 l ba/aq. i n .
Type of track : Dry pin, double pin per shoe , rubber cloat.

Radius of act:ton: 100 miles (averaee conditions); 120 milo a on roads .

Fuel consumption : . 6 mi/gal (average conditione) .
Fuel capacity : 150 gal .
Speodr 25 mph on ronds 1 10-20 cross country.

Engines Chrys ler - typo 6-251, (6 eneine i~stnllation) , gasol ine , 6 cylinders
per engine , 430 BliP at 2500 rpm , liquid cooled , compression r atio 6. 5 1l o
Startorr Electric . Electrical system1 24 volts . Ignitions magneto .
Transmiss ion : Synchrcmesh , 6 speeds forward , 1 reverse .
Stoer1ner Controll ed differential.
Suspension : Vertical vol ute spring, 3 bogies of 2 wheels each and 3 return
roller s each side .

Turret r Hand and hydralic traverse .

Armor: Front - 2 inches at 46°; Side - 1 . 5 inches.

Turret front - 3 . 2 inches; turret side - 2 inches . Mantlet - l inch .

Armament : One gun M3 , caliber l ength 40 .

75~
~vo . ~0 cal Ml919A4 machine gun (bow and coaxial) .
One • 50 cal machine gun U2 (AA) .
MUzz l e velocity: 75mm - 2050 ft/sec Ammunition stowager '1 5l!lln - 97 rd s .
Proj . >~: 75mn - 14.4 lbs (AP) . 30 cal - 6750 r da
. SO cal - 300 rds

Remarks : This specimen modified with a ttacmneots for spigot mortar b ombs o

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U. S . MEDIUM M4A4 TANK WITH SPIGO T MOTOR ATTACHMENT:(See figure 94..)

• TANK, MEDIUM, M4A4 " GENERAL SHERMAN. "

EMPLOYMENT: Mine destroyer and demolition vehicle (experimental).
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler.
COMBAT WEIGHT : 34.2 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH : 19.4 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in .
WIDTH: 8. 7 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 84.
HEIGHT: 8. 9 ft. T RENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 8ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE : 17 in. FORDING DEPTH: 40 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6 . 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 24 in.
GROUND CONTACT : 160 in . CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 20. 2 5 in. w/grouse rs . GROUND PRESSURE: 10.5 lbs / sq. in .
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin , double pin
per shoe, rubber cleat .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 miles (avera ge c onditi ons) ; 120 miles on roa d s.
FUEL CONSUMPTION : . 6 mi / gal (average c onditions).
FUEL CAPACITY : 150 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads ; 10-20 mph c ro ss-country.
ENGINE: Chrysler-type 5-251 , 5 engine installation , gasoline, six cylinders
per engine, 430 BHP at 2 , 500 rpm , liquid-cooled, compression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh , five speeds IGNITION: Magneto.
forward, one reverse .
STEERING: Controlle d differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute spring , three bogies of two wheels eac h and t h ree return
rollers each side.
TURRET: Hand and hydraulic traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 2 in. at 46 °; side - 1. 5 in . ; turret front - 3. 2 in.; turret side - 2 in . ;
mantlet - 1 in .
ARMAMENT: One 75 - mm gun M3 , caliber length 40.
Two . 30 cal.Ml919A4 machine gun (bow and c oaxial) .
One . 50 cal. ma c hine gun M2 (AA) .
MUZZLE VELOCITY ( 7 5 -MM) : 2, 050 ft / se c . AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 75-mm- 97 rds .
. 30 cal.- 6 , 750 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (75-MM) (AP): 14.4 lb.
. 50 cal.- 300 rds.
REMARKS: This specimen modified with attachments for spigot mortar t .>mba.

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 liCV- 59 AFG R-toto A46 72l

u.s. Mediun Tank

Tank, Medium, T25El

Employment: Experimental
Date of introduction : 1943
, Manufacturer: Ford

Combat vrt : 38 .3 tons C;-ew 1 5

Length : 21 . 9 ft . Pitch of treck 1 6 i nches
Width : 10 . 3 ft . No. of track l i nks :
Rei ght 1 9 .1 ft. Tr ench cross i ng ability t
Ground clenr anco : 17 . 7 i nches Fording de pth :
Tread centers : 8 . 75 ft . Obata.clo abi lity:
Ground contact 1 152 . 25 inche s Climbing abi.lityt 31° (6 0--,h) slope
Width of track 1 19 inches Ground pressure : 13 . 3 l bs/sq . i n.
Type of t rnclc 1 cast

Radiu s of action t 92 miles .

Fuel consumptiont . 5 mi/ga.l.
Fuel capac ity t 191 gal .
Speed : 30 mph on roads ; 18-20 mph croas-oountry o

Engi ne t Ford V8 , liqu id c oolc~ , gasoline , 500 BHP at 2600 r pm.

Starter: Electric . Electrical cyst om t I gnit ion: Magneto .
Tr ans~ issiont Ccmbin~ tion torque converter and gearo
Steering 1 Controlled differentinl.
Suspension t I ndividual torsion rod .

Turret a Manual and hydr a l ic trnverseo

Armor: Front - 3 i nches ; Side - 2 i nches.

Tur r et f r ont 3. 5 to 2 . 5 inches ; ~~rret side - !Jantl et

Armament : One 90mm gun T- 7, caliber l ength 5 3 .

Two .30 cal machine guns lll919A4 (bow and coaxial ) .
One • 50 cal machine gun M2 (AA on top of turret ) .
Mu ttl e velocity a 90mm - 2800 ft/sec . Ammunition stowage t 90mm - 70 r ds
Proj. 'R't : 90mm - 24 .1 1 ba (APC) • 30 cal - 5000 r d s
. 50 cal - 550 r ds

• Remarks : Forerunner of the M26 • One of thee arliest designs employing &.
9~ gun and intended to be capable of combat with the heavi er German
t anks >'l'hich were using 88mm guns •

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U.S. MEDIUMTANK: (Seefigure95 .)
• TANK, MEDIUM, T25El.
EMPLOYMENT: Experimental.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Ford.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 38.3 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 21.9 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 10. 3ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60o/o) slope.
HEIGHT: 9. 1 ft. GROUND PRESSURE: 13. 3lbs /sq. in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17. 7 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 75ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 152.25 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 19 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Cast.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 92 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 5 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 191 gal.
SPEED: 30 mph on roads; 18-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Ford V8 , liquid·cooled,gasoline, 500 BHP at 2, 600 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. IGNITION: Magneto.
TRANSMISSION: Combination torque
converter and gear.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Individual torsion rod.
TURRET: Manual hydraulic traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 3 in.; side - 2 in.; turret front- 3. 5 to 2. 5 in.
ARMAMENT: One 90-mm gun T-7, caliber length 53.
Two . 30 cal. machine guns Ml919A4 (bow and coaxial).
One . 50 cal machine gun M2 (AA on top of turret).
MUZZLE VELOCITY (90-MM) : 2, 800ft /sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 90-mm - 70 rds .
. 30 cal. - 5, 000 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (90-MM) (APC): 2 4.1 lb.
. 50 cal.-550 rds.
REMARKS: For erunner of the M26. One of the earliest designs employing a
90-mm gun and intended to be capable of combat with the heavier German tanks which
were using 88-mm guns.

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Uo S. Medium Tank

Tank, Medium , MA..A3El3, (76 rom Gun) "Sherman" (~AS)' £/t.lf~

Employment - Armored Division
Date of intr oduction - 1944
Manufacturer - Detroit Tank - Arsena l (C hrys ler)

Combat wt • : 3 7 o1 tons Crew s 5

Length : 19. 3 ft . Pitch of track : 6 inches
i'fidt h: 9. 8 fto No o cf track links : 79
Hei ght : 9o9 ft o Trench crossing ability : 7o5 f t .
Gr ound clearance: l 7o l inches For ding depth : 36 inches
Tread centers : 7o4 f ~o Obstac l e ~bility: 24 i nches
Ground c ontact : 147 inches Climbing ability: 31° (6 ~/o) slope
Wi dth of track : 23o9 inches Ground pre as L\ re 1 10.6 lb s/sqo ino
Type of track : Dry pin , doubl e pin per shoep ste el shoes with rllbber backing

Radius of action : 100 mi les {average conditions); 155 mi l es on roads

Fuel consumption : o6 mi/gal (average con•li tiona)
Fue l c apaci ty : 168 ga l
Speed : 26 mph max .

Engine : Ford , J.lod . GAA, gasoline , V- 8 , 8 cylinder, 4 cycle , liquid

c ooled , 500 HP at 2600 r pm. I gnition - magneto
Star ter: El ectric El ectrical system - 24 volt
Tranemiss ion : Synchromesh , 5 speeds forwa rd , 1 revor se
Steer i ng : Controlled differential
Suspension: Horizontal suspension , 3 bogies of ·2 wh ee l s Qach and 5
r eturn roll e r s each sideo

Turret : Power t rave r se

Armor: Front - 2 · 1nches at· 46°; Side l o5 inch. Turret front - 3 inches ,
Tur ret sido - 2 incheso Mantl et - 3o5 inches

A~e nt : One 76 mm gun MlA2 , caliber l ength 53

One .so cal M2 machi ne gun (AA)
One o30 cal Ml919A4 m~chine gun (bow)
Muzzle ve loc i ty (76mm gun) (AP): 2600 ft/sec
Projo t't'to {76m.m gun) (AP) : 15 o4 l bs Ammunition stowage ·- 76mm - 71 r ds
oSO cal 600 r ds
o30 cal 6250 r ds

Remarks : The first att empt at gun improvement in the Mc4 series and
c ornmi t ted f oll owing "The Bulge" . This t ank ·.vith its 75mm gun and i mpr o7ed
tracks w~s considerably better tha n its f orme r design end so was a nmch
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TANK, MEDIUM, M4A3E8, 176-MM GUN) SHERMAN
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1944.
MANUFACTURER: Detroit Tank Arsenal (Chrysler).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 37. 1 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 19.3 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in .
WIDTH: 9. 8 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.
HEIGHT: 9.9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17. 1 in. FORDING DEPTH: 36 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 4 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 147 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° (60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 23.9 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 10.6 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin , double pir.
per shoe, steel shoes with rubber
backing.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 mi. (average conditions); 155 mi. on roads.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 6 mi /gal (average conditions).
FUEL CAPACITY: 168 gal.
SPEED: 26 mph max.
ENGINE : Ford, model GAA1 gasoline, V-8, eight cylinders, four cycles , liquid-cooled,
500 HP at 2, 600 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. IGNITION: Magneto.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Horizontal suspension, three bogies of two wheels each and five return
rollers each side.
TURRET: Power traverse.
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ARMOR: Front - 2 in. at 46 ; side 1. 5 in. ; turret front - 3 in. ; turret side - 2 in. ;
mantlet - 3. 5 in.
ARMAMEN T: One 76-mm gun MlA2 , caliber length 53.
One . 50 cal. M2 machine gun (AA).
One. 30 cal.M1919A4 machine gun (bow).
MUZZLE VELOCITY (76-MM GUN) (AP): 2, 600ft/sec.
PROJ. WEIGHT (76-MM GUN) (AP): 15.4 lb . AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 76-mm- 71 rds .
. 50 cal:-600 rds .
. 30 cal:-6, 250 rds.
REMARKS: The first attempt at gun improvement in the M-4 series and was
committed following " The Bulge. " Tru s tank with its 76-mm gun and improved
tracks was considerably better than its former design and so was a much
more formidable tank for our tank crews .

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t~zzle velocity : (so~) 2 800 ft/seo ATIW~nition sto~a~~ : - 70
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U. S. MEDIUM TANK: (See figure 97.)
TANK, MEDIUM , M26 (T26E3) " GENERAL PERSHING. "
EMPLOYMENT: Armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1945.
MANUFACTURER: Detorit Tank Arsenal and Grand B lanc Tank Arsenal.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 46 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 20. 8 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 11. 4 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 78.
HEIGHT: 9. 1 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 9ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17 . 7 in. FORDING DEPTH: 48 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 9. 2 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 46 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 148.4 in. CLIMBING ABILITY : 31° (60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 24 in . GROUND PRESSURE: 12.9 lbs/sq. in
TYPE OF TRACK: Cast steel, rubber backed.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 92 mi. on roads; 62 mi. cross-country .
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 5 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 191 gal.
SPEED: 30 mph on roads ; 5-18 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Ford VB, liquid-cooled, gasoline, 500 BHP at 2, 600 rpm, compression ratio
7.5:1.
STARTER: Electric . ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Torqmatic , three speeds IGNITION: Magneto.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar, six road wheels and one compensating wheel each side.
Five return rollers.
TURRET: Power and hand traverse.
ARMOR: F ront - 4. 3 in. ; side - 2 in. ; turret front - 4. 3 in.
ARMAMENT : One 90-mm gun M3, caliber length 53 .
Two . 30 cal. machine guns Ml919A4 (bow and coaxial).
One . 50 cal. machine gun M2 (AA on top of turret).
MUZZLE VELOCITY (90-MM): 2, 800 ft / sec. AMMUNITION STOWAGE:
90 - mm - 70 rds .
. 30 cal.- 5 , 000 rds.
PROJ . WEIGHT (90-MM): 24. 1 lb.
. 50 cal.- 600 rds.
REMARKS: After standardization, the T26E3 became the M26. This was the
first U. S. tank to mount the 90-mm tank gun M3. They were being
issued to U. S. armored divisions during the last six weeks of the war.
Originally called heav y tank M26.

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u.s. Medium Ta.n.\c

Tank, Medium, T42

Employment : Experimental
Date of introduction:
Manufacturer:

Combat wt : 36 tons Crevu 4

Length: 19 ft. Pitch of track: 6 inches
Width : 11.8 ft. No . of track links: 76
Height: 10.5 ft. Trench crossing a~ility: 6 ft.
Ground clearance : 17 inches Fording depth : 48 inches
Tread centers: 9.3 ft. Obstacle ability: 30 inches
Ground contact : 128 ' inches Climbing ability: 31° (60%) slope
Width of track: 23 inches Ground pressure: 1Z.2 lbs/sq. in.
Type of track: Double pin, rubbe r block.

Radius of action: 100 miles .

Fuel consumption: • 72 mi/ gs.l.
Fuel capacity: 1 39 gal.
Speed: 32 mph (max .).

Engine : Continental, 6 cylinde r, air cooled, gasoline, 500 HP at Z800 r pm .

Starter 1 Electrical system: I gnition: Magneto.
Transmiss ion: Allison cross drive , 2 speeds forwa rd, 1 revers e .
Steering:
Suspens ion: Torsion bar, 5 road whee ls and 3 return rollers e a ch side.

Turret:

Armor: Front - 1 inch; side - .25 to 1.5 inch.

Turret . front - ; turret side - ; Mantlet -

Armament: One 90-nm gun Tll9, caliber le ngth 53o

Muzzle velocity: (9~) - 3100 ft/sec

Proj. wt. (90mm)- 24.1 lbs. Ammunition stowage: 90mm- 60 rds.

Rema'rks 1 This is the M3 gun modified to vrithstand increased muzzle velocity a

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TANK, MEDIUM, T42.
EMPLOYMENT: Experimental.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 36 tons. CREW: 4.
LENGTH: 19 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 11. 8 ft. NUMBER O F TRACKLINKS : 76.
HEIGHT: 10.5 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE : 17 in. FORDING DEPTH: 48 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 9. 3 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 30 in.
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GROUND CONTACT: 128 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31 (60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 23 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12.2 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Double pin , rubber
block.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION : . 72 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY : 139 gal.
SPEED: 32 mph max.
ENGINE: Continental, 6 cylinders, air-cooled , gasoline, 500 HP at 2, 800 rpm .
TRANSMISSION: Allison c ross-drive, IGNITION: Magneto.
two speeds forward, one reverse.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar, five road wheels and three return rollers each side.
ARMOR: Front - 1 in.; side - . 25 to 1. 5 in.
ARMAMENT: One 90-mm gun Tll9, caliber length 53.
MUZZLE VELOCITY (9 0-MM): 3, 100ft/sec.

PROJ. WEIGHT (90-MM): 24. 1 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : 90-mm - 60 rds.

REMARKS: This is the M3 gun modified to withstand standard increased muzzle velocity .

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u.s . He avy 'Tank

Tank , Heavy , A~6A2

Empl oy:nent :
Date of introduction : 1941 .
1le.nufactu rer : 91l ldwi n Loc on0ti ve Co .

Co::n bat wt: 60 tons Crew : 6

Length: 23.75 ft . Pitch of tr ack : 6 inches
Wi1th : 10 . 25 ft . ~o . of t~ack links : 100
Height: 9 . 9 ft . Trenc~ cros~ing a~il i ty : 11ft .
Ground cl e aranc e : 20 . 5 inch e s Fording depth : 48 i nches
~r e ad centers: 7 . 8 ft. Obstacle abili t y: 42 inc hes
G:-ot:nd c ontac t : l ~W i ~ c~ ~ s Clim bing e!Jilit;r : 31° ( 6Cl-~ ) slope
Width of track: 25 . 75 inches Ground 'ressur~: 12 . 4 lbs/sq . in .
Ty))e o!: t. :-~. ck : Do·.:bl e • rubber block , rubbe r bushed , double pin shoeo

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Ra d ~us (' 'l C u l. On: 146 :n_~ l es .
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Fuel constl::\?tion : . 4?. Ai/gal.

Fuel ca~ ~ city : 350 gal .
Speed: 27 m ~h on r o~ds .

Engine : i'iright-;Yhirlwind type G200 , gasoline , 9 cyli:1d er s , air cooled .

740 BHP at 2150 r ~ .
Starter: F.l e ct~ i c . El e c t rica l s·rstcn 1 24 volts. I g:1i tion : !bg"1etoo
Tr9.ns~1issi on : 2 spe 0ds fonnl r d , 1 revorn<J .
Steering : Controllod diffe r e"1ti~l .
Sus::->e nsion : :torizontal v olut e spr:i. "'l gs , 4 two '!!hoe l ed bozies a.nd 3 return
~oller s e n~h side .

Turret : Power or manual t r averse .

A~or : Fr ont - 5 inches ; Side - 2 - 2 . 5 inches .

Turret fr on t - 3 . 5 inches ; Turret side - .3 . 5 inches . Hantlet -

Armament: One 3 inch gu~ Tl2, calibe r length 50.

One 37!T'm gun M6 • ca li ber l ength 53 .
· Throe . 50 cal M2 machine guns (2 bovr , 1 AA) .
One . 30 cal. H191 9M machine gun (bow).
~~zzle velo~ ity : 3 i~ch - 2600 ft/sec ~~~un ~ tion stowar,e - 3 inch - 75 rd s .
37~ - 2500 ft/sec 37nt"'l - 340 r ds
Proj. wt: 3 inc h - 15 l bs . . 50 cal - 8000 rds
37:n:c. - 1 . 91 lbs . . 30 cal - 4000 rd s

Re~arks :
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U. S. HEAVY TANK: (See figure 99.)
TANK, HEAVY, M6A2.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1941.
MANUFACTURER Baldwin Locomotive Co .
COMBAT WEIGHT: 60 tons. CREW: 6.
LENGTH: 23. 75 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 10 . 25 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 100.
HEIGHT: 9. 9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 11ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 20. 5 in. FORDING DEPTH: 48 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 8ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 42 in.
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GROUND CONTACT: 188 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31 (60o/o) slop e.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 25 . 75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12.4 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Double , rubbe r block,
rubber bushed, double pin shoe.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 146 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 42 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 350 gal.
SPEED: 27 mph on roads.
ENGINE: Wright Whirlwind type G200, gasoline , n ine cylinde rs , air-c ooled , 740 BHP
at 2150 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELE CTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Electric, two speeds IGNITION: Magneto.
forward, one reverse .
STEERING: Controlled differential.

, SUSPENSION: Horizontal volute springs, four two-wheeled bogies and three return
rolle rs each side.
TURRET: Power or manual traverse .
ARMOR: Front - 5 in.; side - 2 - 2. 5 in.; turret front - 3 . 5 in.; turret side - 3. 5 in.
ARMAMENT: One 3- inch gun T 12 , caliber length 50 .
One 37-mm gun M6, caliber length 53.
Three . 50 cal. M2 machine guns (2 bow, 1 AA).
One . 30 cal. Ml919A4 machine gun (bow).
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 3-inch - 2, 600 ft / secj AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 3- in . -75 rds.
37-mm- 2, 600 ft / sec. 37-mm-340 rds .
. 50 cal.- 8, 000 rds.
PROJ . WEIGHT: 3-in. - 15 lb;
.3(}cal.- 4,000 rds.
37 - mm- 1.91 lb.

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 MCV-21 APG Fhoto A43238
u.s. Tnnk Recovery Vehicle
Tank , Recovery, M31 .
Employment : Ordnance Batallion , Armored Division.
Da te of introdu ction : 1942 .
Manufacturer; Chrysl er J Ame rican Locomotive Co; Ba ldwin Loc omotive Wor ks o

Combat wt : 32 . 8 tons Crew: 6

Length : 18 . 5 ft. Pitch of track: 6 inches
Width : 8 . 95 ft . No. of track links : 79
Height : 10 . 25 ft . Trench cross ing ability : 6 ft o
Gr ound clear ance : 15 inches Fording depth : 42 inches
Tread centers : 6 . 9 ft . Obstacle abi lity : 24 inches
Ground contact : 147 i nches Climbing ability: :n° (60%) slope
Wid th of tro.ck : 16 inches Ground pressure: l3 o9 lbs/sq . in.
Type of track : Rubbe r block, rubber bush ed , double pi u shoe .

Radius of action : 120 miles (ga.sol ine)J 140 miles (Die sel) .
Fuel consumpt ion : . 6 mi/gal (~nsoline ); .8 mi/ gal (Dies el) .
Fuel capacity: 185 gal (gasol i ne; 175 gal {Diesel) .
Speed : 25 mph on r oads ; 4 - 20 mph cross - country .

Engine : Wrie;ht i'i hirlwind , gasoline, 9 cylinder , air cooled or mw , gasoli ne ,

twin 6 cylinder, liquid cooled , 420 HP at 2000 rpm, or Guiberson ,
Diesel, 9 cylinder , air cooled , 350 BITP at 2400 r pm .
Starter s El ectric . Electrica l sys t em : 24 volts . Ignition: Distributor
(gasoline ) ; Ingo ction (Di esel) .
Transmission : Synchr ~nes h in 2nd , 3rd , and 5th , and constant mesh in l st
and r everse . 5 speeds forward , 1 roverseo
Stee ring : Controlled differ ential .
Suspensi on : Three two-whe9led rubbe r tire bogies each side support the
vehicle on vertical volute springs . Track driven by sprockets on
front provided to maintain constant te nsion on trnckso Three return
r ollers each side .

Turret: Hydralic or manually operatedo

Armor : Front • 2 inches ; side - 1. 5 incheso

Turret front - 2 i nches ; turret side - 2 inches.

Armament : Primary - none .

Seconda ry .. 'l'l-10 . 30 cal . machine !;UOS o

Remarks: This vehicle has a dummy 75nw gun to appear as the M3A5o

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U.S. TANKRECOVERYVEHICLE: (Seefigure 100 . )
TANK, RECOVERY, M3l.
EMPLOYMENT: Ordnance battalion, armored division.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942.
MANUFACTURER: Baldwin Locomotive Works.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 32. 8 tons. CREW: 6.
LENGTH: 18. 5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 8. 95 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.
HEIGHT: 10 . 25 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 in. FORDING DEPTH: 42 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 9 ft . OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 147 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° (60%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK : 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 13. 9 1bs I 9q. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber block, rubber
bushed double pin shoe.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 120 miles (gasoline); 140 miles (Diesel).
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 6 mi / ga1 (gasoline); . 8 mi/ga1 (Diesel).
FUEL CAPACITY: 185 gal.(gasoline), 175 gal.(Diesel).
SPEED: 25 mph on roads; 4-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: W right Whirlwind , gasoline, nine cylinders, a ir- cooled or GMC, gasoline,
twin 6 cylinder, liquid-cooled , 420 HP at 2,000 rpm orGuibe rson, Diesel, 9 cylinders,
air-cooled, 350 BHP at 2, 400 rpm.
STARTER: Electric . ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh in 2nd , 3rd, IGNITION: Distributor (gasoline);
and 5th , and constant mesh in 1st and injection (Diesel) .
reverse. Five speeds forward, one
reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Three two-wheeled rubbe r tire bogies each side support the vehicle
on vertical volute springs. Track driven by sprockets on front provided to maintain
constant tension on tracks. Three return rollers are on each side.
TURRET : Hydraulic or manually operated.
ARMOR: Front - 2 in.; side - 1. 5 in.; turret front - 2 in.; turret side - 2 in.
ARMAMENT: Primary- none.
Secondary - two . 30 cal,machine guns.
REMARKS: This vehicle has a dummy 75-mm gun to appear as the M3A5.

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 MCV-447 Aro Fnoto 816678

u.s. lJortar Ca rri er

Carrier , 4 . 2 inch Mortar 1 tracked , T64 .

Empl oyment: Experimental .
Da te of introduction s
Manufacturen Int er national Har vester Co .

Cambnt wt : 21 . 48 tons Crew : 6

Lengths 16 . 8 ft . Pitch of track : 6 inches
Width : 9 . 1 f t . No . of track links : 67
Height : 8 . 6 ft . Trench cr easing apility : 6 . 5 ft .
Graund cl ea rance : 18 inches Fording depth : 48 inches
Tread centers : 7 . 25 ft . Obstacle ability: 18 inches
Ground c ontact : 115 . 5 inches Climbing ability : 31° (SO%) slope
Wi dth of track: 23 inches Ground pre ssu r e : 8 .1 l bs/sq . in .
Type of track : Si ngle pin , rubb er bushed steel shoe .

Radius of action : 11 5 mi l es on roads .

Fuel consumpti on : . 8 mi/gal .
Fue l capac ity: 150 gal.
Speed : 44 . 5 mph (max . ) .

Engine : Continenta l , A0 - 895-4 , 6 cylinde rs , gasoline , air cooled , 375 HP

at 2800 r pm .
Starter : Electric . El ectrica l system : 24 volts . Ignition : Magneto .
Transmission : Cross drive , 2 speeds forw9. rd , 1 reverse.
Steering : Cross drive transmission .
Sus pension , Tors i on bar , 5 road whee ls , 3 retur~ r oll e rs each side .

Tu r r et : none.

Armor: Front - . 4 inch i Side - . 4 inch .

Armament : One 4. 2 inch Mortar M30 .

One ca l . 50 machine gun M2 (AA) •
Max range: (4 . 2 inch) - 5931 yds Ammunition st owage: 4 . 2 in. - 76 r ds.
Pr oj . wt : (4 . 2 inch) - 26 . 2 l bs . .so ca l - 600 r ds.
Remar ks :

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U. S. MORTAR CARRIER: (See figure 101.)
CARRIER, 4. 2-INCH MORTAR, TRACKED, T64.
EMPLOYMENT: Experimental.
MANUFACTURER: International Harvester Co.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 21.48 tons. CREW: 6.
LENGTH: 16.8 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 9. 1 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 67.
HEIGHT: 8 . 6 ft . TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 5 ft.
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GROUND CLEARANCE: 18 in. FORDING DEPTH: 48 in .
TREAD CENTERS : 7. 25 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 18 in.
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GROUND CONTACT: 115.5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31 ( 60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 23 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 8. 1 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Single pin, rubber
bushed steel shoe.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 115 mi. on roads.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 8 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY : 150 gal.
SPEED: 44. 5 mph max.
ENGINE: Continental, A0-895-4 , six cylinders, gasoline, air-cooled, 375 HP at 2, 800
rpm.
STARTER: Electric . ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt .
TRANSMISSION: Cross-drive, two speeds IGNITION: Magneto .
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Cross-drive transmission.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar, five road wheels, three return rollers each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - . 4 in.; side - . 4 in.
ARMAMENT: One 4.2-io. mortar M30.
One cal . 50 machine gun M2 (AA).
MAX. RANGE (4.2-lN.) : 5,931 yd. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 4.2-in.- 76 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (4.2-IN.): 26.2 lb. . 50 cal. - 600 rds.
REMARKS: None .

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Bmpl oyment :
Date of i ntr oduction a 1921 .
Manufacturer : Holt .

Combat wt ; 6. 5 t ons Crowa 2

Length : 12.1 f t . Pitch of trncka 6 inches
Width : 6 . 4 f t . No. of track l inks a 46
Hei ght : 7.5 ft . Tre nch creasing ability a
Gr ound clenrancc a 7 inches Fording depth 1
Tread center s : 6 . 25 ft . Obstacle ability :
Ground contact a 79 inches Climbing ability a
Width of track t 11 inches Ground pressure a 7 . 6 l bs/sq . i n.
Type of track 1 Steel, dry p).n .

Ra dius of action 1
Fuel oonsumption a
Fue l capacity•
Speed: 14 mph on r oada .

Engine r Holt , 76 BHP.

starter t Electric . Electri cal system a I gnition a Injection.
'l'ro.nsmission : Pl aneta ry~ 3 apoeda forwa rd, 1 reverse.
Stce ri ng s Clutch brako .
Suspension : Tor s ion bar , f i ve bogi e vmee ls connected to a frame at tached
to r ear Vlhich can move up or dom1 at the fr ont · py means of tors ion
ba r .

Turret 1 none .
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Armrunent s One 75mm gun Ul920

Elevation : 70° .ax. r ange ,
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Travers~, 240 Ammu~ition st~age : none.
Proj. wt'
Re~a r ks a One of the earlies t known gun motor carriage s or the s elf
motorization of a conventional field gun . This was s ought by
e.rtil~ eryme n fr m World 7far I who then r ealized that the day of
the hor se -dra~ f i eld gun was near its enda
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U. S. GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 102.)
CARRIAGE , MOTOR, 75-MM, Ml920 .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1921.
MANUFACTURER: Holt.
COMBAT WEIGHT : 6. 5 tons . CREW: 2.
LENGTH: 12. 1 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 6. 4 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 46 .
HEIGHT: 7. 5 ft. GROUND PRESSURE: 7. 5 lbs/sq. in .
GROUND CLEARANCE : 7 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 5.25 ft .
GROUND CONTACT : 79 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 11 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel, dry pin.
SPEED: 14 mph on roads.
ENGINE: Holt , 75 BHP.
STARTER : Electric . IGNITION: Injection.
TRANSMISSION: Planetary, three speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: d i xd 5811 f'l gs. "f~Je.I'IF.iV BA.f_
TURRET : None.
ARMOR: None .
ARMAMENT: One 7 5 - mm gun Ml920 .
ELEVATION: 70° .
TRAVERSE: 240 . AMMUNITION STOW AGE: None.

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 MCV-131 APG Fhoto :- A45591

u. s. Gun Motor Carriage

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e· Gli.n Motor Carriage Model 1m with 4. 7 inch gun Model 1920 (Experimental)
Employment - Self-propelled artillery
Date of introduction - 1922
Manufacturer - Chassis - Rock Island Arsenal; Gun - Watervliet Arsenal

Uhloaded:Wto! o: 12o6· tons Crews

Length t 19.6 ft . (incl. gun) Pitch of track: 7 inches
Width: 7 o5 fto Noo of track linkst 46
Height: 5o2 fto Trench crossing ability z
Ground clea rance: 15 inches Fording depth 1
Tread centers: 6o44 fto Obstacle ability:
Ground contact: 76 inches Climbing ability:
~idth of track 1 13 inches Ground pressure: 12 o7 lbs/sqo ino
Type of track: Dry pin

Radius of action:
Fuol consumption:
Fuel capacity:
Speed : 8 . 6 mph cross country

Engine: Sterling, gasoline, 4 cylinder , liquid cooled , 110 HP

Starter :
Transmission : 3 speeds fo rward , 1 reverse, Sliding gear
Steering: Clutch brake
Suspension: Rigid

Turret:

Armor: None

A~~ent: 4.7 inch Gun Modo 1920 (Experimental ), caliber length 50

Elevation - •45° Muzzle vel ocity: Est. 2500 ft/sec
Traverse: 300 Ms.xo r ange: Est 20000 yds
Proj o Wto: Approxo 45 l bs .Ammunition stowage: None

Remarks : One of the earl i est self- propelled guns designedo Gun was not
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U. S. GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 103.)
GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE MARK X WITH 4. 7-INCH GUN MODEL 1920 (EXPERIMENTAL).
EMPLOYMENT: Self-propelled artillery.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1922.
MANUFACTURER: Chassis - Rock Island Arsenal; gun - Watervliet Arsenal.
UNLOADED WEIGHT: 12. 5 tons. PITCH OF TRACK: 7 in.
LENGTH: 19 . 6 ft (incl. gun). NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 46.
WIDTH: 7. 5 ft. GROUND PRESSURE: 12.7 lbs/sq. in.
HEIGHT: 5. 2 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 15 in.
TREAD CENTERS : 6. 44ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 76 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 13 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin.
SPEED: 8 . 6 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Sterling, gasoline, four cylinders , liquid-cooled, 110 HP.
TRANSMISSION: Three speeds forward , one reverse, sliding gear.
STEERING: Clutch brake.
SUSPENSION: Rigid.
ARMOR: None .
ARMAMENT: 4. 7-in. gun model 1290 (experimental). caliber length 50 .
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ELEVATION: +45 . MUZZLE VELOCITY: Est. 2, 500 ft/ sec.
TRAVERSE: 30°. MAX. RANGE: Est20,000yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT: Approximately 45 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: None .
REMARKS: One of the earliest self-])ropelled g11ns designed . Gun was not adopted;however.
It was one of a series built after Wor1d War-I.

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_. .·, u. s. Gun Motor Carriage

e--· Carriage , Motor, 76 ll!lll ~..m , Ml8 (T 70) "Hellcat" •

Employment - Tank Destroyer Battalions
Date of introduction - 1943
Manufacturer - Buick Motor Division (GMC )

Co~bat Wto: l 9o5 tons Crewt 5

Length : 17 o3 fto Pitch of track: 5o25 inches
Vfidth: 9 o4 ft • Noo of track l inkss 83
Height: 8o4 ft. (to top of AA gun) Trench crossing ability : 6o2 fto
Ground clearance: 14.25 inches Fording depth: 48 inches
Tread centers: 7.9 ft. Obstacle ability: 36 inches
Ground contact: ll6o5 inches Climbing ability: 31° (60%) slope
Width of track: 14.4 inches Ground pressure: 12o5 lbs/sqo ino
Type of traokt T69, dry pin, steel shoe , 12 inches vride

Radius of action : 105 miles (average conditions); 150 miles maximum

Fuel consumption: .6 mi/ga l (ave rage conditions)
Fuel capacity: 169 gal
Speed: 45 mph maxo

Engine: Continental Modo R975C4 , gasoline, radial, 4 oyc l e, 9 cylinder~

400 HP at 2400 r pm, air cooledo Ignition - Magnoto.
Starter: Electric. Electrical system: 24 volt
Transmission : Torqtru:~.tio~ 3 speeds forwa rd, 1 r everse

-- Steering: Controlled differential

Suspension: Torsion bar, 5 road wheels and 4 return r ollers each sideo

Turret : Open top, hydralic traverseo

Armor s Front - .5 inch; Side - o5 inch. Turret front - o75 inch, turret
side - .5 inch; Mantlet - .5 inch

Armamentt One 76 mm gun MlAl , caliber l ength 53

One o50 cal M2 machine gun (AA)
Elevati on : -1 0° to +20° Muzzle velocity (AP): 2600 ft/sec
Traverse: 360° Maxo range (HE)s 14000 yds {approx)
Proj. wt. (AP): 15.4 lba Ammunition stowage: Gun- 45 rds
Machine Gun- 1000 rd.s

Remark: Essentially the newer li ght tank chassis , with special turret to
accomodate new 76 mm gun and used as a tank destroyer o An excellent combat
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U. S. GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 104.)
CARRIAGE, MOTOR, 76-MM GUN, Ml8 (T 70) "IiELLCAT."
EMPLOYMENT: Tank destroyer battalions.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Buick Motor Division {GMC).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 19.5 tons . CREW: 5.
LENGTH : 17. 5 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 25 in.
WIDTH: 9. 1 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 83.
HEIGHT : 8. 4 ft. (to top of AA gun) . TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 2 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 14. 25 in. FORDING DEPTH: 48 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 36 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 116. 5 in . CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° (60%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 14.4 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12.5 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: T69, dry pin, steel
shoe, 12 in. wide.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 105 miles (average conditions) ; 150 miles maximum.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 6.mi/ gal (average conditions).
FUEL CAPACITY: 169 gal.
SPEED: 45 mph max.
ENGINE: Continental model R975C4, gasoline, radial, four cycles, nine cylinders ,
400 HP at 2, 400 rpm , air-cooled
STARTER: Electric. IGNITION: Magneto.
TRANSMISSION: Torqmatic, three speeds ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar, five road wheels and four return rollers each side.
TURRET: Open top, hydraulic traverse.
ARMOR: Front - . 5 in.; side - . 5 in.; turret front - . 75 in.; turret side -.5 in.; mantlet
. S in.
ARMAMENT: One 76-mm gUn MlAl, caliber length 53.
One . 50 cal. M2 machine gun (AA).
ELEVATION: -10° to +20°. MUZZLE VELOCITY (AP):2,600 ft/sec.
TRAVERSE : 360 °. MAX . RANGE (HE)~ 14, 000 yd. (approx).
PROJ. WEIGHT (AP): 15. 4 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: Gun - 45 rds.
Machine gun - 1 , 000 rds.
REMARKS: Essentially thenewer light tank chassis, with special turret to accommodate
new 76-mm gun and used as a tank destroyer. An excellent combat vehicle.

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u.s. Gun :Motor Ca.rrio.r.a

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e Csr~iaga , 1!ot or , 9~, H36 . '' S L- U GG0~- ''
Employment : Tc\lu De::rtmyer ne..tullions .
Date of introduction : 1943.
Manufe.cturor: Fisher Tank_Div. 1 GMC .

Combat wt s 30o5tons Cr e'l't t 5

Long-'"...h 1 1 9 oG ft . Pitch of track : 6 i nohos
Width: 10 ft. , llo . of tra ck links 1 77
Heibht : 10o4 ft. Tr ench crossing ability : 7.5 ft .
G:c-ound. clear a.no e : 17. 4 inches Fording dep t h : 36 in cheG
Tread center a : 6. 9 ft . Obsta.c le ability: 18 inc..'t1ea
Ground cont act s 147. inches Cl i mbing ability s 31° ( 607.0 s l ope
Width of tra.ok : 16. 6 inchos Ground pressur~ s 12.95 l bs/sq. in.
Type of tracks Rubber block , rubber bu ohed, doubl e pin shoes .

Radiu s of action : 155 :miles on ronds J 110 cross - coun·bry.

Fue l c onsumption s . 8 mi/ga l on r oadn J .6 mi/ga l oross•country.
Fuel capaoity s 192 ga l.
Speed : 26 mph on r onds J 5-20 mph oro~s~oountry .

Engino : Ford V8 , gaooline, 8 cylinders , liquid cooled , 450 ffii P at 2600 rp~ .
Starters El octrio. Electrical systom s 24 vo l ts . I gnit ions lie.gm to .
Tran!mlisaion: Synchromeah , 5 speeds forwar d , 1 r evel'ce .
Steer ing : Controlled d i ffe r en·Ho.l.
Suspension: Vertica l volute spring, throe bogt es of two wheo l s each on
each side . Tracks supported by return roller s .

Turret s Open top , power and h a nd ·traver se .

A.nn~ rs Front - 1. 5 inches s Side - • 7 5 i nches .

Turret f ront - .75 · in ch~s ; Turret side ... 7 5 inches.

Armament • Om 90mm gun M3 , c :Hiber l ength 53.

One • 50 ca l llG li2 ( AA on top of turret) .
Elevat i on• -10° to +30° Muzzle v~ locitys( 90mm)(AP )c 2800 ft/sFJo ,
. Traverse r 360° Atmnunition stowages ( 9Ctun ) 45 rds .
Pro~. llt r ( 90n.'ll'l ) 24.1 l bs . · .60 oa l - 1050 r ds .

Rems.r ks s Thi s was the -only armored force v ehicle to carry a 90mm gun
i nto a~c1on for the Alli es in Y,orld War II •

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U . S . GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 105. ) I ,

CARRIAGE , 90 - MM, M36 .

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EMPLOYMENT: Tank destroyer battalions .

DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: American Locomotive , Grand Blanc Tank Arsenal, Massey Harris , and
Mo ntreal Locomotive.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 30 . 5 tons. C REW: 5.
LENGTH: 19. 6 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in .
WIDTH : 10 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 77.
HEIGHT: l0.4ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17. 4 in. FORDING DEPTH: 36 in.
TREAD CEN TERS: 6. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 18 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 147 in . CLIMBING ABILITY : 31° ( 60%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16. 6 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12.95 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber block , rubber
bushed, double pin shoes.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 155 miles on roads; 110 miles cross-country.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 8 mi / gal on roads; . 6 mi/gal cross-country.
FUEL CAPACITY: 192 gal.
SPEED: 26 mph on roads; 5-20 mph cross-country.
E N GINE : Ford V8, gasoline , eight cylinders , liquid-cooled, 450 BHP at 2, 600 rpm.
STARTER: E lectric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds IGNITION: Magneto.
fo-rward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute spring, three bogies of two whee l s each are on each side.
Tracks supported by return rollers.
TURRET: Open top, power and hand tt"averse .
ARMOR: Front- 1. 5 in.; side-. 75 in . ; turret front- . 75 in.; turret side-. 75 in .
ARMAMENT : One 90-mm gun M3, caliber length 53.
One . 50 cal. MG M2 (AA on top of turret).
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ELEVATION: -10 to +30 . MUZZLE VELOCITY (90-MM ) (AP): 2, 800ft / sec.
TRAVERSE: 360° AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 90-mm- 45 rds.
. 50 cal- 1, 050 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT(90-MM): 24. 1 lb.
REMARKS: This was the only armored force v ehicle to carry a 90 - mm gun into action
for the Allies in World War II.

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- Carriage , motor , 105 mm Howitzer , M7 "PJi?.IUT ''

) Employment - Artillery Bns , Armored Division

Date of introduction - 1942
Manufacturer - American Locomotive Coo

Combat Wto t 25o3 tons Crew: 7

Length : 19.75 ft o Pitch of track: 6 inches
Width: 9.5 ft. No. of tr ack l inks: 79
Height : 9.7 ft. Trench cros s ing ability: 7o5 ft o
Ground clear ance : 17.1 inches Fording depth: 48 inches
Tread center s : 6 o9 ft. Obstacle abi l ity : 24 inches
Ground contact : 147 inches Climbing abi l ity: 31~ (6 Q% ) slope
Width of track: 16 . 6 inches Ground pressure: 10 o4 l bs/sqo ino
Type of track : Dry pin, double pin per shoe , rubber cl eat

Radius of action : 85 mil es (average c onditions)

Fuel consumption : o5 mi/gal (average conditions)
Fuel capacity : 179 gal
Speed : 24 mph maxo

Engine t Continental Mod o R- 975- C-1, gasolin.e , r adia l , 4 cycle , 9 cylinder,

350 HP at 2400 rpm, air cooledo I gniti on - magneto
Start er: Electric Electrical system - 24 volt
Transmission : Synchr omesh, 5 speeds forward, 1 rever se.
.e Stee ring : Con troll ed differential
Suspension: Verti cal vol ut e springs , 3 bogies of two whe els each and 3
return r ollers each s i deo

Turr et s

Armor: Front - 1 inch; Side - .s inch

Armament: One 105 mm. Ho\'rl. tzar M2Al, Caliber length 26

One o60 cal M2 machine gun (AA)
Elevation: -5° to ~3° Muzzl e vel ocity (max) e 1550 ft/seoo
Traverse : 12! left1 25~ ri ght
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Max. r ange (HE): 11500
Proj. ITt . (HE) : 33 l bs Ammunition stowage : Howitzer - 69 r ds
Machine Gun - 300 r ds

Rema rks: Call ed by British troops "The Prie st" because of i ts pulpit like
forward AA gun mounting . Essentially a Sherman chassis with pl ~t form per-
mitting use of the U. S. 105mm Howitzer . Introdu ced at Battle of Al emein
where 5th Royal Horse Arty supported British Tanksagainst the Rommel t anks
and dug -in 88 mm guns .

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U. S. GUN M OTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 1 06 . ) 1/

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CARRIAGE, MOTOR, 105-MM HOWITZER, M 7.
EMPLOYMENT: Artillery battalions,.armored division and infantry regiment howitzer companies.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942 .
MANUFACTURER: American Locomotive Co. , Federal Machine & Welder Co., Pressed Steel
Car Co.
COMBAT WEIGHT : 28.25 tons. CREW: 7.
LENGTH: 20.4 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 9. 5 ft. NUMER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.

HEIGHT: 9. 7 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 7. 5 ft .

GROUND CLEARANCE : 17. 1 in. FORDING DEPTH: 48 in.

TREAD CENTERS: 6. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 24 in.

GROUND CONTACT: 147 in, CLIMBING ABILITY : 310 (60o/o) slope.

WIDTH OF TRACK: 16. 6 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 10.4 lbs/sq. in.

TYPE OF TRACK: Dry pin, double pin
per shoe , rubber bushed cleat .
RADIUS OF ACTION: 85 miles (average conditions ).
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 5 mi/gal (average conditions) .
FUEL CAPACITY: 179 gal.
SPEED : 24 mph max.
ENGINE: Continental model R - 975 - C - 1, gasoline , radial,four cycles, nine cylinders.
350 HP at 2 , 400 rpm , air - cooled.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24- volt.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds IGNITION: Magneto .
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute springs , three bogies of two wheels each and three
return rollers each side .
ARMOR : Front - 1 in.; side - . 5 in .
ARMAMENT: One 105-mm howitzer M2A1 , caliber length 24 .
One . 50 cal. M2 machine gun (AA) .
ELEVATION: - 5° to +330. MUZZLE VELOCITY (MAX): 1, 550ft/sec.
TRAVERSE: 12- 1/40 left; 25- 1/20 right. MAX. RANGE (HE): 11,500 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT (HE~33 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE : Howitzer - 69 rds.
Machine gun - 300 rds.
REMARKS: Called by British troops "The Priest" because of its pulpit- like forward AA gun
mounting. Essentially a Sherman chassis with platform permitting use of the U. S .
105 - mm howitzer . Introduced at B attle of Alemein where 5th Royal Horse Arty sup -
ported British tanks against the Rommel tanks and dug - in 88-mm guns.

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U. S. Howitter Motor Carriage

Carriage , Motor , JJ37 (T76) , 105m:n Ho-lf o ''.vtw frvt...rr

Dnpl oynent :
Date of i ntr oduction : 1945 .
Manufacturer: Cadi ll ac .

Combat wt s 23 t ons Crew : 7

Length : 18 ft . Pitoh of tra ck t 5 o5 i nches
Width : 9 . 8 f t . Noo of trAck li nks t 80
He i ght t 7.9 ft . Tronch crossing abi lity : 9ft .
Gr ound clearance t 18.4 inchea Fording depth 1 42 inchea
Tread center s 1 8 fto Obstaol o abil i ty: 38 i nches
Ground contact : 123 i nches Climbin~ ability t 31~ (60%) sl ope
Width of track : 16 i nches Ground pr essure : llo7 l bs/aq . i n .
Typo of track s Steel block, with center gu i de and rubber bu ahings o

Radiu s of actiont 100 mil os (average cond itions) .

Fue l consumption 1 . 9 mi/gal.
Fuel capac ity: 110 gnl.
Speed : S5 mph on r oadS J 5-25 mph oross country.
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Engine t ~vo Cadillac VB, l iquid cooled , gasol i no , 110 HP at 3400 r pm.
Starters Electric . Electr ical system : 24 volts . I gni tion s distributor .
Tran.smiss ion t Hydra.ma.t ic, 2 speeds forward , 1 r ever se .
steering : Controll ed differentia l.
Sus pens l ont Tor s ion bar suspens ion is u sed f or the dual tra ck YJheel a ,
and includes a compensating wheel at the re ar on each side to keep
track t ens i on constant . Tracks are driven from the f innl drive at
t he -fr ont on each sideo Fi ve r oad wheels and 4 r eturn r ollers each sideo

Turrot : None •

Armort Front - .5 inch ; Side - .5 i nch.

Armament s One l 05m.1l How . l.i4 , caliber 1 en&th
One .50 cal Machine Gun M2
El evati on t -10° to +45° Max o r ange a 12200 yds
Travers e s 22 .sor. and 22 .5°R Ammunit i on s t owage - l 05mm - 126 r ds
Proj. ,yt , (HE) 3 3 l b3 · .so oe.l - 990 rd s
Remar ks s

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U. S. HOWITZER MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 107.)
CARRIAGE, MOTOR, M37 (T76), 105-MM HOWITZER. ,, N \; \V f~..J £fl 'I

DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1945.

MANUFACTURER: Cadillac.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 23 tons. CREW: 7.
LENG'lH: 18ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 5 in.
WIDTH: 9.8ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 80.
HEIGHT: 7. 9 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 9ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 18.4 in. FORDING DEPTH: 42 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8ft . OBSTACLE ABILITY: 36 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 12 3 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 11.7 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel block , with center
guide and rubber bushings.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 mi. (average conditions).
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 9 mi/ gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 110 gal.
SPEED: 35 mph on roads; 5-25 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Two Cadillac V8, liquid-cooled, gasoline, 110 HP at 3, 400 rpm .
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24--volt.
TRANSMISSION: Hydramatic, two speeds IGNITION: Distributor.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar suspension is used for the dual track wheels, and includes
a compensating wheel at the rear on each side to keep track tension constant. Tracks
are driven from the final drive at the front on each side. Five road wheels and four
return rollers are on each side .
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - . 5 in.; side - . 5 in.
ARMAMENT One 105-mm howitzer M4, caliber length.
One .50 cal.machine gun MZ.
ELEVATION: -10° to +45° . MAX. RANGE: 12, ZOO yd.
TRAVERSE : 22.5° Land 22.5° R. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 105-mm- 126 rds .
. 50 caL- 990 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT (HE): 33 lb.

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u.s. Howi tzar Motor Ce.rrie.ge

e .. Car riage , Motor, 105mm How. T98.

Empl oyment :
Date of introduction t 1945.
~ Manufacturer:

Combat wtt 27ol t ons Crew r 6

Lengtha 18.9 ft (overall) Pitch of track t 6.1 inches
Width : 10.5 ft. No. of~track li nks t 74
Height: 11.1 f t. ·Trench crossi ng ability1 6 ft.
Ground clearances 19.1 inchea Fording depth: 48 i nche s
Tread cente rs: · 8.5 ft. Obstacle ability a 30 i nche s
Ground c ontact : 15'4 i nches Cl imbing abilityt 31° {SO%) slope
Width of track: 21.5 i nches Ground pressure: 8o4 lbafsq . in.
Type of track: Rubbe r backed steel chevron track links with rubber
grouoers and pin connections.

Radius of action: 70 to 150 mil es .

Fuel consumption : .4 to . 86 mi l e~/gal.
Fuel capacity: 114 gal.
Speed s 26 mph on roads . 35 mph maxo
Enginet Continental, 3 six cylinder, opposed type, supercharged,
air co ol e~ gasoli ne , 600 EP at 2800 rpm.
Starters Eleotrio. Electircal systemt 24 volts. 1lgnitions Magnetos .
Transmission: Cros s, drive. A combine d ~ran am iasion , differential and
a·teering uni ·t.
Steering : Cross drive transmission .
Suspension t Torsion ba·r and individually sprung ro9.d \Vheels, 6 doubl e road
wheels and four r eturn rollers each side.
Turret: Manua l or power elevation and traver se 60° R or L.

Armor& Front - .5 inoheS J Side - .5 inchos.

Turret front - ,5 inohes J Turret side - .5 inches.
Armament t One l05mm How. T96El, caliber length
Elevat ions Max. range s 12150 yds.
Traversea 60° L orR Ammunition stowage s - l05mm -
Proj. wt a 36 to 44 1bs.

Remarkst A fi nal ver sion of the 105 How~ as a gun motor carriage and
actually a moderniz ed version of a similar vehicle kno~m as
"The Prie st"· which was introduced to the German Africa Corps at
El Alemein, Oct. 1942. The T98 did not see service prior to the
war's end.

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 U .. S . HOWITZER MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figures 108 and 108A.)
CARRIAGE, MOTOR , 105-MM HOWITZER T98 .
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1946.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 27. 1 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 18. 9 ft. (overall). PITCH OF TRACK: 6. 1 in.
WIDTH: 10.5 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 74.
HEIGHT: 11. 1 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 19. 1 in . FORDING DEPTH: 48 in.
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TREAD CENTERS: 8. 5 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 30 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 154 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 21.5 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 8. 2 lbs/ sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber backed steel
chevron track links with rubber grousers
and pin connections.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 70 to 150 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 4 to . 86 mi l gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 174 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph on roads, 35 mph max.
ENGINE: Continental, 3 six-cylinder, opposed type, supercharged, air-cooled, gasoline,
500 HP at 2, 800 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24--volt.
TRANSMISSION: Cross-drive. A combined IGNITION: Magnetos.
transmission, differential and steering
unit.
STEERING: Cross-drive transmission.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar and individually sprung road wheels, six double road wheels
and four return rollers are on each side .
TURRET: Manual or power elevation and traverse 60° R or L.
ARMOR: Front - . 5 in.; side - . 5 in.; turret front - . 5 in.; turret side - . 5 in.
ARMAMENT: One 105-mm howitzer T96E 1, caliber length.
TRAVERSE: 60° Lor R. MAX. RANGE: 12, 150 yd.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 36 to 44 lb'
REMARKS: A final version of the 105 howitzer as a gun motor carriage and actually a
modernized version of a simil;ir vehicle known as "The Priest" which wall introduced
to the German Africa Corps at El Alemein, October 1942 .

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Employment : ExpGrimontnl
Date of intr oduction:
Manufnc-ture r : Buick r.~otor Division,

Combat \'it : npprox . 19 tons Crew: 5

Length: 17.-75 ft . Pitch of track t 5.25 inches
Wiuth : 9 . 4 rt. No . of tra ck li nkn : 82
Height : 8 . 4 .rt. Trench croosing ability t 6, 2 ft ,
Ground clea rance : 14. 25 inches Fording d epth' 49 inches
Tread centers : 7. 9 ft . Obetacle ability : 36 i nches
Gr ound conta ct : 116 . 5 inches Climbing ability : 31° (60%) s lope
Width of track : 14.4 inches Ground presst~e : Appro~ . 11, 3 l bs/sq. i n.
Type o£ tra ck 1 Stee l

Radius o£ notion: 105 miles .

Fuel consumptions . 6 mi/gnl .
Fue l capacity : 170 gal .
Speed s 45 mph on roads ; 10-SO mph cross-count ry.

Engine s Contine nta l , radial , c.ir cooled, gnsc:>lintJ , 9 cylinder, 100 Bi:IP at 24-00 r p~
Starter : El ectric. Electrica l nys t om t 24 volt s . l gnition 1 Magneto .
Tranmniso i on : Aut omatic , 3 speeds fOl"'vard , 1 r everse .
Steering: Controll2d different i a l .
Suspension t Tors ion ba r , five r oad ,..-h eels and four r eturn rollers each
side .
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Turre t: Open top , h and and power t r averse .

Armor~ Front .. 1 inch ; Side - • 5 i nch.

Turret front - 1 inch ; turret side - . 5 i nch; ~antlet - 1 i nch •

.l.rmrune nt: One lOEmm How. T8 , ca liber l ength •

Elevation s Max. r ange t
~r~verse : 360° krununition stov~ge : l Ofmr.l -
Proj . wt s

Uemarka 1 A standa rd Ul8 'With 10 5rr:m howitzer i nstea d of the 76Il'!Ul gun
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Howltaer, 10! , Self-Propelled, T98 lPilot No. 1)

AMMUNITION: 110 Hds . 105mm CREIY : ·s Men

840 Rds . Cal •• 30 CRUISING RANGE: 91 Miles (Gravel)
180 Rds. Cal •• 45 FIRE CONTROL: Pan oramic Telescope
990 Rds. Cal •• so Tl49El
8 Hand Grenades Direct Telescope Tl50El
ARMA MENT: Howitzer, 105nun, T96, in Mo1.mt T67 FUEL CAPACITY : 146 Gallons
4 Cal •• 30 Carbines
1 Cal •• 45 Sub - Machine Gun GROUND PRESSURE : 7.2 psi
1 Cal • • so Machine Gun
GROUND CLFAP.AUCE : 19-1/8 in.
DIMENSIONS : Height - 133-21/64 in.
Width - 126-1/2 in . !M.XIMUM GRADE : 60%
Length - 226 - 7/16 in .
MAXIMUM VERTICAL OBSTACLE: 30 in .
ENGINE AND POWER TRAUJ: AOS895-l, 500 HP,
Air cooled coupled direct to MAXIMUM TRENCH CROSSING : 6 ft .
CD 500- 3 "cross drive" tra.nsmission
UAXIMUM SPEED: 45 mph
SUSP~lSION: Individual Torsion Ra.r with
trailing idler compensator TRACKS: T91 Center Guide with
Detachable Rubber Pads.
WEIGHT: 49,350 lbs .

Figure 108a. Howitzer, 105-m.m, self-propelled, T98 (pilot No . 1).

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U.S. HOWITZERMOTORCARRIAGE: (Seefigure 109.)
CARRIAGE, MOTOR, T88 (105 - MM HOWITZER ).
EMPLOYME NT: Experimental.
MANUFACTURER: Buick Motor Division (GMC).
COMBAT WEIGHT: Approximately 19 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 17.75 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5. 25 in.
WIDTH: 9 . 4ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 82.
HEIGHT: 8. 4ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6. 2ft.
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GROUND CLEARANCE: 14.25 in . FORDING DEPTH: 48 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 9 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 36 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 116. 5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 14.4 in. GROUND PRESSURE: Approximately 11. 3
lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 105 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 6 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 160 gal.
SPEED: 45 mph on roads~ 10 -30 mph cross-
country.
ENGINE: Continental , radial, air-cooled, gasoline, nine cylinders, 400 BHP at 2 , 400 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Automatic, three speeds IGNITION: Magneto.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled diffe rential.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar, five road wheels and four return rollers each side.
TURRET: Open top, hand and power traverse.
ARMOR: Front - 1 in.; side - . 5 in.; turret front- 1 in.; turret side - . 5 in.; mantlet - 1 in .
ARMAMENT: One 105-mm howitzer T8.
TRAVERSE: 360°. AMMUN ITION STOWAGE: 105-mrn .
REMARKS: A standard Ml8 with 105-mm howitzer instead of the 76-mm gun produced
as an experimental model.

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Figure 109. Carriage, motor, Ml 8 ( 105-mm how itzer).

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U. S. HOWITZER MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 110.)
CARRIAGE, MOTOR , 155-MM, T64.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1943.
MANUFACTURER: Cadillac.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 19 . 4 tons. CRE W: 6.
LENGTH: 19 . 6 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5 . 5 in.
WIDTH: 9. 1 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.
HEIGHT: 7. 4 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 14. 75 in. FORDING DEPTH: 40 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 7. 7 f t. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 18 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 135. 5 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 22° ( 40o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 1 1.75 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12 .2 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel, rubber bushed,
double pin shoe.
FUEL CAPACITY: 84 gal.
SPEED: 35 mph on roads; 5-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Cadillac, V8, twin, liquid-cooled, gasoline, 110 BHP at 3, 400 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Hydramatic, six speeds IGNITION: Magneto .
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute spring, three 2-whee1ed bogies, and two return rollers
each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR : Front - . 6 in.; side - . 5 in.
ARMAMENT: One 155-mm howitzer Ml , caliber length 23.
0 0
ELEVATION: 0 to +4 0 . MAX. RANGE: 16, 100 yd .
TRAVERSE: 36°. AMMUNITION STOW AGE: 18 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 95 lb.

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u.s. Ho·.vi tzer }Jot or Carri age

Carriage , Uotor , 1 55~ , T64 .

Ezhplo;rment :
Date of introduction: 1943 .
Manufacturer: Ca.dill::1c .

Combat wt : 19 . 4 tons Crew: 6

L e~gth: 19 . 5 ft . Pitch of track: 5 . 5 inches
Width : 9 .1 ft . No. of track li nks : 79
Height: 7 . 4 ft . Trench crossin~ ability : 6 ft .
Ground clearance : 14 . 75 i nches Fording depth : 40 inches
Tread ce~ters: 7 . 7 ft . Obst~cle ability: 18 inches
Ground cvntact : 135 . 5 inches Climbing a oility : 22° (40%) slope
Width of track: 11 . 75 inches Ground pressure : 1 2 o2 1 bs/sq. in .
Type of track: Stee:l , rubber bushed , double pin shoeo

Radius of action :
Fuel consumption:
Fuel capacity : 84 gal .
Speed: 35 mJ.>h on r oads ; 5 - 20 mph c r oss-country .

Engino : Cadillac , V8 , (tw:.n) liquid cooled , gasoline , llO 3HP at 3400 r pmo
Starter: Electric . l::lectrical syste:n : 24 volt . Igniti on : }.~a.gneto .
Transmission: Hydr emntic , 6 speeds forward , 1 r everseo
Steering : Controlled cifferen ti al .
Suspens i on : Vertical volute spring , 3~o-wheele~ bogies , atld 2 roturn
roll ers each side .

Turret: none .

Armor: Front - . 6 inch ; Side - . 5 inch .

Arms.ment: One 1551':-'":1 Ho·;: . t.n , caliber l~ngth 23 .

Elevati on : 0 o to ~0° Max . Rar.ge : 16 , 100 yds
Tr o.verse : 36° Anmunition stowa&e: 18 rds .
Proj. vrt : 95 lbs.

Remarks:

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Figure 110. Carriage, motor, 155-mm, T64.

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U. S. HOWITZER MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 111.)
CARRIAGE, MOTOR, 155 HOWITZER M41. (£; 0 R.H-~M
EMPLOYMENT: Mobile artillery.
MANUFACTURER : Cadillac.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 21.25 tons. CREW: 12.
LENGTH: 19.2 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 5 . 5 in.
WIDTH: 9. 3 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 80. •
HEIGHT: 8 ft. (overall). TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 9 ft.
FORDING DEPTH: 4.2 in.
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GROUND CLEARANCE: 17 . 75 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 40 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 123 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 10.8 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel, with center guide
and rubber bushings.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 96 mi. (average conditions).
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 9 mi / gal (average conditions).
FUEL CAPACITY: 110 gal.
SPEED: 30 mph on roads; 5-25 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Two Cadillac VB, liquid-cooled, gasoline, 110 BHP at 3, 400 rpm .
STARTER: Elec;tric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION : Hydramatic, clutch type, IGNITION: Distributor.
planetary gearing, four speeds forward,
one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled difie rential.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar and individually sprung road wheels. Top portion of the track
is supported by four support rollers. Five road wheels each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - . 5 in . ; side - . 5 in.
ARMAMENT: One 155-mm howitzer, Ml.
0 0
ELEVATION: -5 t o +45 . MAX. RANGE: 16, 350 yd .
TRAVERSE: 17°L; 20°R. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 155-mm- 22 rds.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 95 lb,

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u. s. Howi t eer llot or Cnrriage

Car r i age , motor , 155 Ho7t. !.~ 1
Empl oynant s l.Iobile a r t illery
Date of i ntr odu ct ion : ( ~ '-r'f'
Uan~f actur e r: Cadill e.o

Combat wt a 21.25 t ons Cr ow: 12

Length r 19. 2 f t . Pitch of track : 5.5 i nches
Wi dth t 9 . 3 ft . No . of track li ~~s a 80
Hei ght : 8 f t . (over all) Tr enoh cr oss i ng abi lit y : 9 ft.
Ground c1ear ance , 1 7 . 76 i no~e s Fording depth s 42· i nche s
Tr ead cent er s : 8ft . Obstacl e abi l ity : 40 i nches
Gr ound c ontact s 123 i nches Cl i mbi ng abili ty : . 31° {SO%) sl o?a
-flidth of track : 16 i nche s Gr ound pressure : 10. 8 l bs / sq . i n .
~jpe of t r ack r Steel, wi th center gu i de and rubber bushings .
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Radius of not i on s 96 miles (average oondi tions ) o
Fuel consumpt ion 1 . 9 mi/gal (aver a ge c ond itions ).
FUel ca.ps.oity 1 110 e;o.lo
Speed r 30 mph on r oada J 5-25 mph cross count r y .

Engi ne t Two Cad i l l ac V8 , l iqui d oooled , gas ol i ne , 110 BHP nt 3400 r pmo
Sta r t er & El ectri c . El ectrical system: 24 volts . I gni t i on : D istri~~tor . - .'
Transmi ss i on & Rydr c.mat io, olut ch type , pla:let ary gea ring , 4 speeds forr.ar d, -
l r eve r se . ·
Stee r ing & Controlled di fferent i al .
Suspension s Tors i on bar and i ndivi dually s prung r oad Ylheela . Top
porti on of t he tra ck i s supported by f our support r olle rs . Five r oad
wheel s each s i de .
Turret s none .

Armor& Front - .5 i nch 1 Side - . 5 inch .

Armaments One l 55:nrn How. Ml , caliber l engt h

El evati on s - 5° to ~S 0 lh.x . i·ange : 16 350 yd s .
Traverse : l 7°L J 200R Ammun i tion st owage c - l 55mm - 22 r ds .
Pr oj. T~ r 95 l bs .

Remar ks t

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Figure 111. Carriage, motor, 155-mrn howitzer, M4l.

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U. S. GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 112.)
CARRIAGE, MOTOR, 155-MM GUN Ml2.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: 1942.
MANUFACTURER: Pressed Steel Car Co.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 27.1 tons (unloaded). CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 22. 1 ft . PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 8 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.
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HEIGHT: 8. 8 ft . TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 6ft.
•
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16 in. FORDING DEPTH: 36 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 6. 95 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 18 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 148 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 22° (40o/o) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 11.5 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber block, double
pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 120 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 6 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 200 gal.
SPEED: 21 mph on roads; 5-21 mph cross - country.
ENGINE: Wright, nine cylinders, radial, gasoline, air-cooled, 400 BHP at 2, 400 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Synchromesh, five speeds IGNITION: Magneto.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vertical volute springs, three two-wheeled bogies and three return rollers
are on each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR : Front - l in.; side - . 4 in.
ARMAMENT: One 155-mm gun Ml917Al.
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2, 380 ft / sec. MAX. RANGE: Approximately 18,000 yd.
PROJ . WEIGHT: 95 lb. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 6 rds.

REMARKS: This was a quick modification of a normal tank c hassis into a gun motor
carriage , utilizing the obsolete 155-mm guns (GPF) of Worfd War I. Used in Italy,
France, and Germany during World War ll.

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u.s . Gun Uotor Carriage

Carri age , ?.!otor , l55lll:!l gun ID2,

Employment :
D a~ of introducti on : 1942 .
Manufacturer: Rock I s land Ar senal.

ComOO.t wt : 27.1 tons (unloaded) Crew: 5

Length: 21 . 96 ft . Pitch of track: 6 inches
Width : 8 ft. No . of track links : 79
Height: s .e rt . Trench crossing ability: 6 ft .
Ground cl earance: 16 inches For ding d epth : 36 inches
Tread c ente rs: 6 . 95 ft. Obst ~ cle ability: 1 ~ inche s
Ground c:mtact : 148 inches Cli.::1bing ability: 22° (40%) slope
Width of track: 16 inches Ground pressure : 11 . 5 l bs/sq , in.
Type of tr e ck: Rubbe r block, double pin,

Radius of a ction : 120 mileso

Fue l consU!nption: . 5 mi/gal o
Fuel capac i ty : 200 gal .
Speed: 21 m~h on r oads ; 5-21 mph c ro ss - c~~ntryo

Engi ne : Wr i ght , 9 cyli nde rs, r adia l , gasoline , a i r cool ed , 400 BHP at
2400 r pm .
Starter : Elect ric . Electri cal system: 24 volts. I gnition : Magneto.
Transmissi on : Synchrome sh , 5 spe e ds !'orward, 1 reverse .
Steering: Controlled di ffer ential ,
Suspension : Vertica l volute springs , 3 two-·.vheel<Jd bogie s and 3 return
rollers each side .

Turret : None .

Armor: Fr ont - 1 inch ; Side - . 4 inch.

Armament : One l SSm.11 t:>c-un Ul917Al , caliber l ~n6th o

Elevation: Maximum range : a pprox . 18 , 000 yd s .
Traverse: Proj . wt: 95lbso
Muu.le velocity : 2 380 f t/sec Ammunition stowa ge : 6 rds •.

Remarks: This ~~s a qu ick modification of a nor~a l t a~k chassis into a

gun motor carriage , ut i li zi ng the obsolete 15 5~11 guns (GP~) of World
'r'lar I . Used in I taly, France and Ge r many du r ing Norld ~a r II .

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F igure 112. Carriage, motor, 155-nun gun, M l2.

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U. S. GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 113.)
CARRIAGE, MOTOR, 155-MM GUN, M40.
MANUFACTURER: Pressed Steel Car Co.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 40. 5 tons . CREW: 8 .
LENGTH: 20.6 ft.(29.7 ft.overall). PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 10. 3ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 79.
HEIGHT: 10. 8 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 7 ft. '
GROUND CLEARANCE: 19 .25 in. FORDING DEPTH: 36 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 8. 4 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 34 in.
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GROUND CONTACT: 164 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° (60%) slope.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 23 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 10.7 lbs /sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber block, double pin
shoe.
RADIUS OF AC TION: 107 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 5 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 215 gal.
SPEED: 24 mph on roads; 5-20 mph cross-country.
ENGINE: Continental, nine cylinders, radial, air- cooled, gasoline, 400 HP at 2, 400
rpm, compression ratio 5. 7:1.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Automatic, five speeds IGNITION: Magneto.
forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlle d differential.
SUSPENSION: Horizontal volute spring. Three bogies of two wheels each and two return
rollers on each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - . 5 in.; side - . 5 in.
ARMAMENT: One 155-mm gun M2, caliber length 45.
0 0
ELEVATION: -5 to +45 MAX. RANGE: 25,715 yd.
TRAVERSE: 18° R or L. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 155-mm - 20 rds.

PROJ. WEIGHT: 95lb.

REMARKS: This w as the U. S. 155-mm "Long Tom" mounted on the tank chassis.
It saw service in ETO in great numbers. •

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u.s. Gun Mot or Carri nge

Carriage, Motor , 155mm Gun , 1l4

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Employment s
Date of introduction: /9i-~
Manufacturer: Pressed Steel Car Co.

Combat wt : 40.5 tons Crew: 8 ~ ·

Length: 20.6 ft (29.7 ft overall) Pitch of track: 6 inches
Width: 10.3 ft . No. of track links: 79
Heightt 10 . 8 ft. Trench cross ing ability : 7.7 ft.
Ground clearanc e : 19o25 inches Fording de pth : 36 inches
Tre nd centerss 8 . 4 ft. Obs tac le a bility: 34 inche s
Ground contact: 164 inches Climbing ability: 31° ( 60% slope)
Width of track: 23 inches Ground pressure: 10. 7 lbs /sq. in.
Type of track: Rubber block, double pin shoe.

Rad ius of action: 107 miloso

Fuel consu.mpti on: .6 mi/gal o
Fuel capacity: 215 galo
Speeds 24 mph on roads ; 6-20 cross country.

Engine: Continental, 9 cylinders, radial~ air cooled, gasoline, 400 HP

at 2400 r pm, compression ratio 5o7: 1.
Starter: Electric. Electrical system: 24 volts . Ignition: magneto .
Transmission : Automatic, 5 speeds forward, 1 rever se.
Stee ri ng: Controlled differential •
.e Suspens ion: Horizonta l volute spring . Three bogies of two wheels each
and two return rollers each side .

Turret : none

Armor : Front - . 5 inch; Side - .5 inch.

Armament : One 155m::n gun Y2, caliber length 45.

Elevations -s o to +45o Max. ranges 25715 yds
Traverse : 180 R or L Ammunit i on stowage : 155mm - 20 rd s
Proj. wts 95 l bs.

Remarks: This was the u.s. 155mm "Long Tom" mounted on the tank chassis .
It saw service in ETO in great numbe r _s .

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Figure 113. Carriage , motor , 155-mm gun, M40 .

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U. S. GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 114.)
CARRIAGE, MOTOR, 8-INCH GUN, T93.
EMPLOYMENT: Experimental.
LENGTH: 28ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 11. 8 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS : 94.
HEIGHT: 10 .5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 20 in. •
TREAD CENTERS: 9. l ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 181 in. •
WIDTH OF TRACK: 23 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Double pin, rubber block.
SUSPENSION: Torsi on bar, seven road wheels , six return rollers each side.
TURRET: None .
ARMOR: Front - 1 in.; side - . 5 to 1 in. SUPERSTRUCTURE: . 5 in. /

ARMAMENT: One 8-in. gun Ml.

PROJ. WEIGHT: 230 lb. MAX . RANGE: 35,635 yd.

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 MCV- 365 APG Fhoto A88693

u.s. Gun Motor Cnrria ~ e

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t e Carriage , Mot _or, 8 i nch Gun, T9 3.
:FJD.pl oyro1e nt: Expe r imental
Date of i ntr oducti on &
l!anufa ot urerr
Combat vrt t Cr ew t
Length r 28 ft. Pitch of track : 6 inches
Wi dth t 11. 8 f t . No. of t r ack links s 94
He i ght : 10.5 ft. Trench crossing abi l i ty :
Ground cl ear anc e & 20 i nches Fording depth :
Tread cent ers : 9. 2 ft. Obstacle abil i t y:
Ground c ont act : 181 i nche s Cl imbing abili ty:
Width of track : 23 i nches Ground pressure 1
Type of track a Double pi n , rubber bl ock .

· Radius of act i on 1
Fuel c onsum~tion :
Fuel capacit y;
Speed t

Engine t

Starter a Elect rical system : I gnition '

Tran smi ss ion,
Steering :
Suspens ion, Torsion bar, 7 r oad wheel s , 6 r eturn r ollers each s id e .

Turrot 1 non e

Armort Front - 1 inchJ Side - . 5 to 1 inchf Superstru cture - o5 inch .

Armament : One 6 inch gun ~. cali ber length •

El evation & L!.'lx rangca 356 35 yds
Traver se r Armnuni t i on s towage &
Proj . vrt : 2 30 lbs

Remarks:

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 Figure 114. Carriage, motor, 8-inch gun, T9 3.

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U.S. HOWITZER MOTOR CARRIAGE: (See figure 115.)
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CARRIAGE, MOTOR, 240-MM, T92. Ktt/G f-Of{ f}

EMPLOYMENT: Experimental.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 63.75 tons. CREW: 8.
LENGTH: 2 8 ft . PITCH OF TRACK : 6 in.
WIDTH: 1 1. 1 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK L INKS: 94.
0
HEIGHT: 10. 5 ft. CLIM BING ABILITY: 31 (60%) slope.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 20 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 15.5 lbs / sq. in.
TREAD CENTERS: 9. 2 ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 178 in.
WIDTH OF TRACK: 23 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Double pin, rubber block.
RADIUS OF ACTION : 50 mi.
SPEED: 20 mph max.
ENGINE: Ford, GAF-C, V8, gasoline , liquid-cooled, 500 HP at 2, 600 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. IGNITION: Magneto.
TRANSMISSION: Torqmatic , torque converter,three speeds forward, one reverse.
STEERING: Controlled differential, M26 components.
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar, seven road wheels and six return rollers each side.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front - 1 in.; side - . 5 to 1 in. ; superstructure - . 5 in .
ARMAMENT: One 240-mm gun Ml.
ELEVATION: 0° to +65°. MAX. RANGE: 25,225 yd.
0
TRAVERSE: 12 Land R. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: None.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 356 lb.

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u.s. Howitzer Motor C a rria~e

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Carriage , Motor , 240mm, T92 "tn·,.,~,, Kotl~
Employment: Expe r imental
Date of introduction : l?~
Uanufa.otur er:

Combat v~: 63 .75 tons Crew: 8

Length t 28 ft. Pitch of track: 6 inches
Width: 11.1 ft. Noo of track links 1 94
Heightt 10.5 ft. Trench crossing abili ty1
Ground c l ear ance , 20 inches Fording depth a
Tread oentero : 9.2 ft. Obstacle abil i ty:
Ground contact , 178 i nches Climbing abi lity, 31° (60%) slope
Width of trackt 23 inches Ground pressure s 1 6 . 6 l ba/sq . in.
Type of track : Double pin, rubber blocko

Radius of acti on: 50 mileo.

Fuel consumption:
Fuel capno i ty a
Speed: 20 mph (max .) •
.
Engine: Ford, GAF - C, V 8 , ga~oline , liqu id cool ed , 500 HP at 2600 r pmo
Starter : El ectric. Electrical systom z I gnition : Magneto .
Transmi ss i on : Tor qrnat ic, torque converter , 3 speeds fo rward, 1 reverse .
Steering : Controlled differ ential, U26 components .
Sueponsi ont Torsion bar, 7 road wheels and p r eturn r ollers each side.

Turret t n one .

Armor: Front - 1 inch; Side - .5 to 1 inch; Superstructure - .S i nch .

Armament: One 24 ~ gun Ml , caliber length •

El evation a 0° to +65° Max . r ange - 25225 yds .

Traverse : 120 L and R Arnmuni tion s to·.vago - none
Proj. wt : 356 lbs.

Remar ks:

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240 ~: HO.<ITZE~ ~:OT<'R CARRIAGE T92

GENERAL ENGINE
F'ord GAF- C, V-8
WEIGHT: (combat loaded) 12'7, ::IJO# CREW: 8 men FUEL: 80 octane gasolins
7~IGHT: (leas crew, stowage, ~ fuel) 123, 0000 !lET IIORSEPO;','ER: 500 at 2600 rpm
HORSEPOWER TO ;;EIGHT RATIO: 8 per ton COOLI:~G SYSTE!.!: liquid
'L"NIT GROUliD PRESSURE: 12 psi OIL CAPACITY: 32 quarts
ARMOR PO\'IER TRAIN
CLUTCH: Torque converter
Hull Above Fender Below Fonder TRANS!.l!SSION: Torqma tic
FRONT NP. OF SPEEDS: 3 ranges forward , 1 reverse
SIDES !" 1" STEERING MECHA!IIS)f: controlled dU'forontial
(X26 components)
VISION & SIGHTING EQUIPMENT
PERISCOPES: None ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TELESCOP'E: Panoramic Ml2 & Elbow Ml6AE1 QUAllTITY: 1 ea . MAIN GEI!ERATOR: 3600 wa tts
AUXILIARY GEN!RATOR: Bomolite , 1500 watts
ARLlALlENT
PR!MA!tX: 240 mm Howi t:er Ml 1.n !lount T30 CO!o!loiUNICATION
Traverse - 12° loft and riEht; Elevation - 0° to 65°; NO . Of INi'E!RPHOIIE OUTLETS: 4
Location - rear
SECONDARY: cal ••30 carbines PERFOR:f.Al'iCE
' MAX. TRACTIVE EFFORT: 105,000#
UQJUNITION MAX. SPEED: 20 mph
9oo rounds cal •• 30 CRUISIIIG RANGE: 00 miles
GRADEABILITY: 60:'
RUNNING GEA.R
SUSPENSION: Torsion bar - M26 components

Figure 115. Carriage, motor, 240-mm, T92.

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U. S. SP 155-MM T98, .SP 105-MM T98El!
SELF-PROPELLED 155-MM HOWITZER T98.
SELF-PROPELLED 105-MM HOWITZER T98El.
COMBAT WEIGHT: 27.05 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: (overall) 18. 88 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 10. 54 ft. NUMBER OF LINKS: 73.
HEIGHT: 11. 10 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 72 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 19 1/8 in. FORDING ABILITY: 48 in.
TREAD CENTERS: 10 3 in. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 30 in.
GROUND CONTACT: 148 5 / 8 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° (60%).
WIDTH OF TRACK: 21 l / 2 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 45 lbs/sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: T98E3 double steel
chevron on the face, rubber-back rubber-
bushed and pin-connected.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 109 mi. (gravel).
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 9 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: Right tank 81 gal, left 9 3 gal., total 174 gal.
SPEED: 25 mph.
ENGINE: Continental model AOS- 89 5-3, six cylinder s 1 horizontal! y opposed,
super-charged, air-cooled , overhead valves, compression ratio 5. 5: l, horsepower
500 at 2,800 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRIC SYSTEM: 24-volt.

IGNITION: Magneto.

TRANSMISSION: Allison CD-500-3, cross-drive, three range s (high, low, and reverse).
STEERING: Cross-drive transmission.
SUSPENSION: Vehicle is supported by five road wheels suspended on torsion bars with
four return rollers on each side. A compensating idler wheel is also used on each side.
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TURRET : Power and manual 1 60 traverse, welded steel plate.
ARMOR: Front-1 /2 in. at 50°; side- 1/2 in at 0°; turret front- 1/2 in. at 45° ; turret
side- 1/2 in. at 0°.
ARMAMENT: 155-mm, .30 cal.MG (commander's hatch) T98.
105-mm (model T96El), .30 cal. MG (commander's hatch) T98El.
PROJ. WEIGHT: 36. 39 lb. to 46.43 lb. AMMUNITION STORAGE: 102 rds. - 105- mm.
(type of shell). 720 rds.- .30 cal.
180 rds. -.45 cal.
900 rds. -.50 cal.
8 hand grenades.
REMARKS: The difference between the T98 and T98E 1 is the armament. The T98 has
155-mm howitzer and T98E 1 has a 105-mm howitzer.

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U. S. MOTOR CARRIAGE:
CARRIAGE, MOTOR , TWIN 40-MM GUN, Ml9 .
MANUFACTURER: Cadillac Motor Car Division (GMC).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 20 tons (fully loaded). CREW: 6.
LENGTH: 17 .0 8 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 9. 33 ft . NUMBER OF LINKS: 78.
• HEIGHT: 9. 92 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 18 3/8 in. FORDING ABILITY: 3. 5 ft.
TREAD CENTERS: 8 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 3ft.
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GROUND CONTACT : 12 . 5 It. CLIMBING ABILITY : 31 (60o/o).
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 9 . 4lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel links , T72, single
pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 97 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 87 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 110 gal.
SPEED: 35 mph.
ENGINE : Two Cadilla c , Model 44T24, V8, liquid- cooled, 110 BHP at 3 , 400 rpm,
7 . 06:1 compression ratio.
STARTER: Electric . ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Hydramatic, three ranges IGNITION: Distributor .
(high, low, and reverse).
STEERING: Controlled different ial.
SUSPENSION: Vehicle is supported by five road wheels and torsion bars, with four return
roller s on each side . Track is driven from the front by means of a final drive unit.
TURRET : None.
ARMOR: Front-1 / 2 in., side-1 / 2 in.
ARMAMENT: 1 gun, twin 40-mm , (turret).
TRAVERSE: 360 °. AMMUNITION STORAGE: 352 rds. - 40-rnrn.

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U. S. TWIN 40-MM:
CARRIAGE, MOTOR, TWIN 40-MM GUN, M19A1 .
MANUFACTURER: Cadillac Motor Car Division (GMC).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 20. 58 tons. CREW: 6.
LENGTH: 18 . 17ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 9. 58 ft. NUMBER OF LINKS: 78.
HEIGHT: 9 . 75ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 7. 3ft. •
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16. 5 in. FORDING ABILITY : 3. 5 ft.
TREAD CENTERS: 8 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 2. 7 ft.
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GROUND CONTACT: 12.5 ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31 (60%).
WIDTH OF TRACK: 16 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 10. 1lbs / sq. m.
TYPE OF TRACK: Steel links, T72, single
pin. (See remarks~
RADIUS OF ACTION: 85 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION:. 77 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 110 gal.
SPEED: 30 mph.
ENGINE: Two Cadillac, Model 44T24, V8 cylinders, liquid-cooled, 7. 06:1 compression
ratio, 110 BHP at 3, 400 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRIC SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Hydramatic, three ranges IGNITION: Distributor.
(high, low, and reve rse).
STEERING: Controlled differential.
SUSPENSION: Vehicle is supported by five road wheels and torsion bars, with four return
rollers on each side. Track is driven from the front by a final drive unit.
TURRET: None.
ARMOR: Front-! /2 in. ; side-1/ 2 in.
ARMAMENT: Gun, dual, automatic, 40-mm , M2 (turret).
TRAVERSE : 360°. AMMUNITION STORAGE: 350 rds.- 40-mm.
REMARKS: Rubber tracked T85El is also applicable w /changed sprockets.

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U. S. MEDIUM TANK (See figure
TANK, MEDIUM, M46 AND M46Al.
11~
"
COMBAT WEIGHT: 48.5 tons . CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 27. 80 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 11. 52 ft. NUMBER OF LINKS: 78 .
HEIGHT: 9. 25 ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8 . 5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 19 1/4 in. FORDING ABILITY: 4ft.
TREAD CENTERS: 110 in. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 3ft.
GROUND CONTACT: 160 in. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31° ( 60o/o) .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 23 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 19 1 / 4 lbs / sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber backed steel,
dou ble pin.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 70 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 3 mi/ gaL
FUEL CAPACITY: 233 gal.
SPEED: 30 mph.
ENGINE: Continental, Model AV-1790-SA (M6), Model AV-1750-SB, air-cooled, gasoline
810 HF\ VIZ cylinders, c·ompression ratio 6. 5:1.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRIC SYSTEM: 24-vol~

TRANSM ISSION: Cross-drive, three speed IGNITION: Magneto.

(high, l ow, and reverse).
STEERING: Multiple-disk steering brakes.
SUSP ENSION: Torsion bar, six roadwheels with an idle wheel and five return rollers
support vehicle on each side.
TURRET: Manual and power.
ARMOR: Front- 4 in. at 46°; side-3 in. and 2 in. at 0°; turret front - 4 in. ; turret side-
3 in. at 0°.
ARMAMENT: 90- mm M3Al turret mounted • . 50 cal. MZ M G (flexible) pedestal m o unt on
top turret. Two . 30 cal. Ml919A4 (flexible), one ball mounted right front hull and one
mounted coaxially with main armament.
AMMUNITION STORAGE: 70 rds.- 90-mm.
525 rds. - .50 cal.
500 rds. - . 30 cal.
REMARKS: The M46 and M46Al are the same vehicles with the exception of engine
models, M46-AV-1790-5A and M6Al-AV-1790-5B.
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Medium Tank, M46 'f:1 'rorr

AKUNI TI ON 1 70 Rounde 9CD ENGINEr Continental AV1790-5A.

550 Rounde ca1 •• 50 ~10 HP, 12 cyl. 90• V,. air
5500 Round• ca1 •• 30 cooled.
180 Rounde cal •• 45 FIRE CONTROLs Sight,. Telescope, Tl52
90 Rounde ca1 •• 30 Carbine Sight, Periscope,. WlOF
12 Hand Grenades FUEL c .-PACITYr 232 gallons
12 Signal Flarea GROUND CLEAIUNCEa 18-3/4 inches
AIIl.AMENT 1 9QDm <hn,. M3Al GROUND PRESSUREs 13.3 pd.
2-Cal •• 30 MG Ml919A4 HORSEPOWER/Tonr 16.7
1- Cal •• 50 MG HB,. 1112 POWER TRAINa CD 85o-4 Trenamiuion with
1-Cal •• 45 Sub-machine Oun K3 4-47rl Final Drives
l-Cal •• 30 Carbine 1112 SPEEDr Max. 31.6 mph
CREWa 5 men TRACISr Rubber Backed Steel-T80El or
CRUISING RmGEz 80 milea Rubber CheTron-T84El.
mVENSIONS I LOA 333-5/8 in. Firing or TURNING RADIUSr Pivot to infinite.
277-9/16 Traveling. WEI CET 1 (Combat Loaded) 97,.000 lb.
liOA 138-1/4 in. (Empty) 90.300 lb.
P.OA 111-1/16 in.
Ami OR:
Hull,. Above Fender Hull, B~~tlow Fender Floor Turret
!Tont 4" 46'
at 3" at 53. 1M 4"
Sides 3" and 2" at o• 3" at o•
Rear
Top
2" at 10 • 3"
1"
t"
7/8"

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U. S. TANK, 90-MM, M47.
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EMPLOYMENT : Armored division.
COMBAT WEIGHT : 48. 6 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 20. 88 ft. (27. 83 ft. w I gun). PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 11. 52 ft. NUMBER OF TRACK LINKS: 78.
HEIGHT: 9. 71ft. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8. 5 ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 19.25 in. FORDING ABILITY: 4ft.
TREAD CENTERS: 9. 17 ft. OBSTACLE ABILITY : 3 ft.
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GROUND CONTACT: 12 . 83ft. CLIMBING ABILITY: 31 (60 o/o).
WIDTH OF TRACK: 23 in. GROUND PRESSURE : 13. 7 lbs / sq. i n .
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber links with integral
steel track pins double pin shoe.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 0. 4 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 233 gal.
SPEED: 37 mph .
ENGINE: Continental, Model AV-1790-SB, air-cooled , Vl2 cylinders , 6.5:1 compression
ratio, 810 HP (gross) at 2, 800 rpm.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Cross-drive, three ranges IGNITION: Magneto.
(high, low1 and reverse ).
STEERING: Cross-drive transmission.
SUSPENSION: Vehicle is supported by six road wheels and torsion bars, with three
return rollers on each side. Track is driven from the rear by a final drive unit.
An idler wheel used to keep track tension, cas t , homogenous armor steel. Power
and manual operation. Traverse of turret 360°.
ARMAMENT: One gun, 90-rnm, Tll9, (turret).
One . 50 cal. M2 (coaxial).
One . 50 cal. MZ (flexible) (revolving hatch turret) .
One . 30 cal. Ml919A4 (flexible) (right front hull).
AMMUNITION STORAGE: 71 rds. - 90-mrn.
3, 440 rds.- .50 cal.
4 , 125 rds.- .30 cal.

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U. S. HEAVY TANKj
TANK, 120-MM GUN MlO 3 (T4 3).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 60 tons. CREW: 5.
LENGTH: 33 ft. 2 in. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
WIDTH: 12 ft. 2. in. TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY: 8 2/3 ft.
HEIGHT: 9 ft. 6 in. FORDING ABILITY: 4ft.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 16. 38 in. OBSTACLE ABILITY: 3ft.
..
TREAD CENTERS: 118 in . CLIMBING ABILITY: 60"/o.
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GROUND CONTACT : 138 in. GROUND PRESSURE: 12.4 lbs/ sq. in .
WIDTH OF TRACK: 28 in.
TYPE OF TRACK: Rubber links with integral
steel track pins , double pin shoe.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 100 mi.
FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 36 mi / gal.
FUEL CAPACITY: 280 gal.
SPEED: 21 mph.
ENGINE : Continental model AV -1 790-SB, air-cooled, Vl2 cylinder> 810 HP.
STARTER: Electric. ELECTRIC SYSTEM: 24-volt .
TRANSMISSION: Cross-drive.
STEERING: Cross-drive transmission.
SUSPENSION: Vehicle is supported by seven dual road wheels on each side and torsion
bars with six return rollers on each side. Track is driven from the rear by a final
drive unit.
TURRET: Cast, homogeneous armor steel, power and manual operation. Traverse of
turret 360° .
ARMOR: Front-4 in. at 53°; side-3 in. at 0° ; turret fron~7 in. at 0°; turret side-3 in. at
00.

ARMAMENT: One 120-mm gun (T 123El).

One . 30 cal. MG ( M37). One . 50 cal. MG HB flexible (turret).
AMMUNITION STORAGE: 34 rds.- 120-mm.
3, 825 rds. - .50 cal.
4, 000 rds.- .30 cal.

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 U. S. TWIN 40-MM:
SELF-PROPELLED TWIN 40-MM GUN M42(T 141).
COMBAT WEIGHT: 24 tons . CREW: 6.
LENGTH: Gun t o rear - 19.08 ft. PITCH OF TRACK: 6 in.
Gun forward - 17 . 10 ft.
NUMBER OF LINKS : 74.
WIDTH: 10. 69 ft.
TRENCH CROSSING ABILITY : 72 in.
HEIGHT: To top of shield,9. 38 ft.
FORDING ABILIT Y: 40 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 17 in.
OBSTACLE ABILITY: 28 in .
GROUND CONTACT: 129 in. (approximately). CLIMBING ABILITY: 3lo (60%).
WIDTH OF TRACK: 21 in.
GROUND PRESSURE: 8. 5287 lbs/ sq. in.
TYPE OF TRACK : Steel, rubber bushed
double pin , T91 E 3.
RADIUS OF ACTION: 30 to 100 mi.
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FUEL CONSUMPTION: . 8 mi / gal.

FUEL CAPACITY: 140 gal.
SPEED: 40 mph.
ENGINE: Continental , AOS-895-3 , six cylinders , opposed , air- cooled, compression ratio
5.5:1 , 500 HP at 2,800 rpm.
STARTER: Electri c. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24-volt.
TRANSMISSION: Allison CD-500- 3 cross- IGNITION: Magneto .
drive, three ranges (high, low, and
reverse).
STEERING: Cross-drive transmission.
SUSPENSION: Vehicle supported by five road wheels, torsion bars, volute springs
with suspended idler wheel and three return rollers and on each side.
TURRET: Gunner's shield 1/2 in. to 3/8 in.
ARMOR : Front-frontplate l/2in. at 330; floor section center 1- 1 / 4 in.; side- floor
section 1 in. at 30°.
ARMAMENT: Twin 40-mm gun M2Al; .30 cal.MG (shield-mounted).
0 0 0 0 0 0
ELEVATION: 85 :!:_ 1 , Dep.3 :!:_ 1 (power); 3 - 5 (man.).
TRAVERSE: 360°. AMMUNITION STOWAGE: 12 boxes 40-mm.
PROJ. WEIGHT: l.96lb . to 2.06lb.
REMARKS: Approximate muzzle velocity, 2,870 ft/sec.

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