M17 MULTIPLY GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE

M17 MULTIPLY GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE
Image: M17 MGMC (The Blitz)
YearDecember 1943
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced1000
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Two Loaders & Driver)
Main Armament4 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Guns
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +90° (Powered)
Turret Traverse360° (Powered 60°/Sec)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight6.49m
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried5000 x .50 cal
Height2.30m
Width2.17m
Length6.49m
Combat Weight8.940 kg
Ground Clearance0.28m
Fording Depth0.81m
Trench Crossing0.76m
Obstacle Clearance0.30m
Climbing Ability31°
Radio[@radio]
ArmourUpper Hull Front: 15.9mm.
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.
Gun Shield: 6.4mm.
EngineInternational Harvester RED-450-B (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range198 miles (320 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range175 miles (282 km)
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed42 mph (68 kph)
Maximum Cross Country Speed7 mph (12 kph)
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe M17 was based on the M5 chassis and built by International Harvester. It was similar in appearance to the M16 MGMC. All M17 production was sent to the Soviet Union on lead lease. Some served with the Chinese army against the US in the Korean War.