AEC ARMOURED CAR Mk. III

AEC ARMOURED CAR Mk. III
Image: AEC Mk. III (IWM)
Year1944
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced205
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x OQF 75mm L/36.5 Mk. V Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-12.5° to +20°
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 7.92mm Besa Machine Gun (Coaxial).
1 x .303 Bren Machine Gun (AA Mount).
Smoke Discharger1 x 2in Smoke Mortar
Ammunition Carried40 x 75mm & 3.374 x 7.92mm + 600 x .303 & 18 x Smo
Height2.80m
Width2.74m
Length5.62m
Combat Weight12.712 kg
Ground Clearance0.32m
Fording Depth[@fording_depth]
Trench Crossing[@trench_crossing]
Obstacle Clearance[@obstacle_clearance]
Climbing Ability30°
RadioNo 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 30mm.
Hull Sides: 30mm.
Hull Rear: 15mm.
Hull Top: 16mm.
Hull Bottom: 10mm.
Gun Mantlet: 65mm.
Turret Front: 65mm.
Turret Sides: 60mm.
Turret Rear: 60mm.
Turret Top: 10mm.
EngineAEC 197 (Diesel)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range400 km
Maximum Cross Country Range200 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed48 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed24 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Mk. III was again an up-gunned version, with the 75mm Mk. V Gun. The Mk. III saw action in Europe and was issued to Support Troops (eight per Troop) in Armoured Car Regiments.