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M75 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Vehicle, Armored Infantry, Full Track, M75 (T18E1) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
International Harvester and FMC |
| Status |
Production completed. Phased out of service with USA. |
| Production Period |
1952-1954 |
Production Quantity |
1729 |
| Type |
APC |
Crew |
2 + 10 |
| Length, overall |
5.2m |
Length, hull |
5.2m |
| Width, overall |
2.8m |
Height, overall |
3.0m |
| Combat Weight |
18828kg |
Unloaded Weight |
16632kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
12.7mm M2 MG |
Ammunition Carried |
1800x12.7mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+45/-25 |
| Traverse Rate |
manual |
Elevation Rate |
manual |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
no |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
small arms |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Continental Model A)-895-4 6-cylinder air-cooled petrol |
Transmission |
Allison CD-500-4 cross-drive (2 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
295hp at 2660rmp |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
15.7hp/t |
Track Width |
53.3cm |
| Speed, on road |
71km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
304.8cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
568 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.57kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
185km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.5m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.7m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.46m |
Fording |
1.2 |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
none |
| Armor Details |
Welded armor plate and steel. Armor thickness ranges between 10mm and 25mm. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Fording 2.0m with kit. |
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