CANADIAN FOX ARMOURED CAR Mk. I

CANADIAN FOX ARMOURED CAR Mk. I
Image: Fox Mk. I (IWM)
Year1942
Vehicle Type4x4 Armoured Car
Origin & DesignerCanada/GM Canada
Numbers Produced1.506
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Wireless Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x .50 Cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament1 x .30 Cal M1919 Machine Gun (Coaxial)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Height2.40m
Width2.30m
Length4.60m
Combat Weight7.085 kg
Ground Clearance[@ground_clearance]
Fording Depth[@fording_depth]
Trench Crossing[@trench_crossing]
Obstacle Clearance[@obstacle_clearance]
Climbing Ability[@climbing_ability]
RadioNo 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 15mm.
Hull Sides: 10mm.
Hull Rear: 10mm.
Hull Top: 7mm.
Hull Bottom: 6mm.
Gun Mantle: 15mm.
Turret Front: 15mm.
Turret Sides: 10mm.
Turret Rear: 10mm.
Turret Top: 6mm.
EngineGMC 6 Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range402 km
Maximum Cross Country Range240 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed71 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed40 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsMk. II:
Year: 1943.
Crew: 3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader & Driver).
Main Armament: 1 x 37mm M6 Gun.
NotesThe Fox was the Canadian equivalent of the Humber Mk. III armoured car. It was manufactured by GMC and based on the Humber but utilising Canadian components. One of the main difference was the armament, with the Fox having U.S. Machine Guns. It equipped Canadian reconnaissance units and mainly served in Italy and India.