10.5cm leFH16 (Sf) AUF GESCHÜTZWAGEN FCM (f)

10.5cm leFH16 (Sf) AUF GESCHÜTZWAGEN FCM (f)
Image: 10.5cm GW FCM (Aviarmor)
Year1942
Vehicle TypeSelf-Propelled Light Howitzer
Origin & DesignerGermany-France/FCM-Becker
Numbers Produced12
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 105mm L/22 leFH16 Howitzer
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 SightZF3x8
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried37 x 105mm Rounds
Height2.23m
Width2.10m
Length4.77m
Combat Weight12.800 kg
Ground Clearance[@ground_clearance]
Fording Depth1.0m
Trench Crossing2.0m
Obstacle Clearance0.70m
Climbing Ability18°
RadioFuG Spr d
ArmourHull Front: 40mm
Hull Sides: 20mm
Hull Rear: 40mm
Hull Top: 12mm
Hull Bottom: 12mm
Gun Compartment:
Front: 20mm
Sides: 20mm
Rear: 10mm
Top: Open
EngineBerliet MDP (Diesel)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range225 km
Maximum Cross Country Range140 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed24 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed12 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe FCM was designed as an infantry support tank and only 100 were actually built. A small number were converted for use as infantry support vehicles by adding a 105mm howitzer and this howitzer dated back to the First World War. Only twelve of these vehicles were built and these vehicles served with Schnelle Brigade West.