M33 PRIME MOVER

M33 PRIME MOVER
Image: M33 (U.S. Signal Corps)
YearMarch 1944
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced109
Crew6
Armament1 x .30 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
Ammunition Carried600 x .50 cal
Pay Load[@pay_load]
Towed Load[@towed_load]
Weight27.216 kg
Height2.21m
Width2.71m
Length5.63m
Ground Clearance0.43m
Fording Depth1.0m
Obstacle Clearance0.61m
Climbing Ability31°
Radio[@radio]
ArmourHull Gun Mantlet: 89mm.
Upper Hull Front: 51mm.
Lower Hull Front: 51mm.
Upper Hull Sides: 38mm.
Lower Hull Sides: 38mm.
Hull Rear: 38mm.
Hull Top: 25mm.
Hull Bottom: 13mm.
EngineContinental R975 C1 (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range119 miles (193 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range87 miles (140 km)
Maximum Road Speed21 mph (34 kph)
Maximum Road Speed + Trailer[@maximum_road_speed_trailer]
Maximum Cross Country Speed16 mph (25 kph)
Maximum Road Towing Speed[@maximum_road_towing_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe M33 was based on the chassis of the M3 medium tank. It first served in Italy and later in a small extent in northern Europe. And was replaced by the M6 tractor. It was used to tow the 8in M1 Gun and 240mm M1 Howitzer.