M10 GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE

M10 GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE
Image: M10 GMC (U.S. National Archive)
YearSeptember 1942
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced4.993
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver & Assistant Driver)
Main Armament1 x 3-Inch (76mm) L/53 M7 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +30°
Turret Traverse360° (Powered)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament1 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun (AA Mount)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried54 x 76mm & 300 x .35 cal
Height2.11m
Width3.05m
Length8.56m
Combat Weight29.600 kg
Ground Clearance0.43m
Fording Depth0.91m
Trench Crossing2.30m
Obstacle Clearance0.61m
Climbing Ability31°
RadioSCR 610
ArmourUpper Hull Front: 38mm.
Lower Hull Front: 51mm.
Upper Hull Sides: 19mm.
Lower Hull Sides: 25mm.
Hull Rear: 19mm.
Hull Top: 19mm.
Hull Bottom: 13mm.
Gun Mantlet: 57mm.
Turret Front: 57mm.
Turret Sides: 25mm.
Turret Rear: 25mm.
Turret Top: Open.
EngineGeneral Motors 6046 (Diesel)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range198 miles (320 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range124 miles (200 km)
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed24 mph (40 kph)
Maximum Cross Country Speed16 mph (27 kph)
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe M10 was based on the chassis of the M4A2 Medium Tank and mounted a 3in Gun in a fully revolving turret, the M10A1 utilised the M4A3 chassis. It served in US Tank Destroyer Battalions right through World War Two and on every front.