T19 HOWITZER MOTOR CARRIAGE

T19 HOWITZER MOTOR CARRIAGE
Image: T19 HMC (Olive-Drab)
YearJanuary 1942
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced4.724
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver & Assistant Driver)
Main Armament105mm L/22 M1A2 Howitzer
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-5° to +35°
Turret Traverse40° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight6.16m
Secondary Armament1 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried8 x 105mm & 300 x .50 cal
Height2.30m
Width1.96m
Length6.16m
Combat Weight9.100 kg
Ground Clearance0.28m
Fording Depth0.81m
Trench Crossing0.76m
Obstacle Clearance0.30m
Climbing Ability31°
Radio[@radio]
ArmourUpper Hull Front: 13mm.
Lower Hull Front: 6.4mm.
Upper Hull Sides: 6.4mm.
Lower Hull Sides: 6.4mm.
Hull Rear: 6.4mm.
Hull Top: Open.
Hull Bottom: 6.4mm.
Hood: 6.4mm.
Howitzer Shield: 6.4mm.
EngineWhite 160AX (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range198 miles (320 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range175 miles (282 km)
Maximum Water Range45 mph (72 kph)
Maximum Road Speed[@maximum_road_speed]
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed9 mph (15 kph)
Variants[@variants]
NotesAnother self-propelled Howitzer based on the M3 chassis and built by Diamond T. The T19 mounted a heavier 105mm Howitzer and was employed in Cannon Companies for direct fire support. It was only issued as an interim vehicle until better designs came along and from 1942 onwards the T19 was gradually replaced by the M7 HMC. It served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy and a few saw action in the invasion of Southern France.