HUMBER LIGHT RECONNAISSANCE CAR Mk. I

HUMBER LIGHT RECONNAISSANCE CAR Mk. I
Image: Humber LRC Mk. II (IWM)
Year1940
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced3100 (200
Crew3 (Commander, Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 0.55 Boys Anti-Tank Rifle
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight2.08m
Secondary Armament1 x .303 Bren Light Machine Gun
Smoke Discharger1 x 4in Smoke Mortar
Ammunition Carried1000 x 0.55 & 2000 x .303 + 8 x Smoke
Height2.08m
Width1.88m
Length4.37m
Combat Weight1.886 kg
Ground Clearance0.23m
Fording Depth0.60m
Trench Crossing[@trench_crossing]
Obstacle Clearance[@obstacle_clearance]
Climbing Ability[@climbing_ability]
RadioNo 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 10mm.
Hull Sides: 9mm.
Hull Rear: 7mm.
Hull Top: 6mm.
Hull Bottom: 6mm.
EngineRootes 6 Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission4 x Forward & 1 x Reverse
Maximum Road Range180 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed72 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsMk. II:
Year: 1940.
Weight: 3.200 kg.
Hull Front: 12mm.
Hull Sides: 8mm.
Hull Rear: 7mm.
Hull Top: 6mm.
Hull Bottom: 6mm.
Turret Front: 7mm.
Turret Sides: 7mm.
Turret Rear: 7mm.
Turret Top: 7mm.
Notes: Updated Mk. I with the addition of a Turret.
Mk. III:
Year: 1941.
Weight: 2.300 kg.
Notes: New 4x4 Chassis and better armament.
NotesThe Humber LRC was based on the chassis of the earlier Humber Super Snipe. The first models began to appear mid-1940 and these were superseded by the Mk. II which had a turret and better armour. The later Mk. III had four wheeled drive and different body dimensions. The Humber LRC served mainly with the Reconnaissance Corps and Infantry Divisions, some were also issued to the RAF for airfield security. The LRC saw action in North Africa, Italy and Northern Europe.