M2 COMBAT CAR

M2 COMBAT CAR
Image: M2 Combat Car (U.S. Ordnance Department)
Year1940
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced34
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver & Assistant Driver)
Main Armament1 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range1.830m (.50 cal)
Armour Penetration19mm @ 500m @ 30° (.50 cal)
Gun Sight1.100 x .5
Secondary Armament1 x .30 cal M1919A4 Machine Gun (AA Mount).
1 x .30 cal M1919A4 Machine Gun (Coaxial).
1 x .30 cal M1919A4 Machine Gun (Bow).
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried1.364 x .50 cal & 9.470 x .30 cal
Height2.30m
Width2.40m
Length4.37m
Combat Weight11.600 kg
Ground Clearance0.36m
Fording Depth1.10m
Trench Crossing1.52m
Obstacle Clearance0.61m
Climbing Ability26°
RadioSCR 210
ArmourUpper Hull Front: 16mm
Lower Hull Front: 16mm
Upper Hull Sides: 13mm
Lower Hull Sides: 13mm
Hull Rear: 9.53mm
Hull Top: 6.4mm
Hull Bottom: 6.4mm
Turret Front: 16mm
Turret Sides: 16mm
Turret Rear: 16mm
Turret Top: 6.4mm
EngineContinental W-670-7 (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range120 miles (190 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed45 mph (72 kph)
Maximum Cross Country Speed20 mph (32 kph)
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThis model had a new diesel engine and trailing idler. As in the early models there was no cupola fitted, but had a folding roof similar that of the combat car M1. In 1940 the M2 combat car became the M1A2 light tank.