MARMON HERRINGTON ARMOURED CAR Mk. III

MARMON HERRINGTON ARMOURED CAR Mk. III
Image: Marmon Herrington Mk. III (War Wheels)
Year1941
Vehicle TypeMedium 4x4 Armoured Car
Origin & DesignerSouth Africa/Various
Numbers Produced2.630
Crew3 (Commander, Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x Boys Anti-Tank Rifle
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 .303 Bren Machine Gun (Coaxial)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Height2.49m
Width2.86m
Length5.31m
Combat Weight6.100 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: 12mm.
Hull Sides: 6mm.
Hull Rear: 6mm.
Hull Top: 6mm.
Hull Bottom: 6mm.
Turret Front: 12mm.
Turret Sides: 12mm.
Turret Rear: 12mm.
Turret Top: 6mm.
EngineGMC 270 (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range325 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed80 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsMk. IIIA: Turret removed and was armed with two .303 Vickers machine guns on a ring mount.
NotesThe Marmon Herrington Mk. III was the main production model with 2.630 being produced. It was similar to the Mk. II but had a shorter wheelbase and rear doors were eliminated in favour of a single door. The Mk. III saw action in North Africa and in the Far-East.