M3 Half-track
12/07/2013 16:14
| Type | Half-track armored personnel carrier |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 9.3 t |
| Length | 6.18 m |
| Width | 2.22 m |
| Height | 2.26 m, wheelbase 135.5 in (3,440 mm)[1] |
| Crew | 3 + 10 troops |
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| Main armament |
1 x 0.5 in (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun |
| Secondary armament |
2 x 0.3 in (7.62 mm) M1919A4 machine guns |
| Engine | White 160AX, 386 cu in (6,330 cc),[1] 6 cylinder, petrol, compression ratio6.3:1,[1] 147 hp (110 kW) |
| Power/weight | 15.8 hp/tonne |
| Suspension | half track, vertical volute springs; front tread 64.5 in (1,640 mm) to 66.5 in (1,690 mm)[1] |
| Fuel capacity | 60 US gal (230 l)[1] |
| Operational range |
175 mi (282 km)[1] |
| Speed | 45 mph (72 km/h)[1] |