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M47 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
M47 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Chrysler (Detroit Tank Plant) and American Locomotive |
| Status |
Production completed. Phased out of service with USA. |
| Production Period |
1950-1953 |
Production Quantity |
8676 |
| Type |
medium tank |
Crew |
5 |
| Length, overall |
8.508 m |
Length, hull |
6.307 m |
| Width, overall |
3.377 m |
Height, overall |
3.352 m |
| Combat Weight |
46170kg |
Unloaded Weight |
42130kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
90mm M36 gun |
Ammunition Carried |
71x90mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
n/a |
| Traverse Rate |
36/s |
Elevation Rate |
4/s |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
optical |
| Night Vision |
no |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm MG (coaxial)
7.62mm MG (bow)
12.7mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
4125x7.62mm
440x12.7mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Continental AV-1790-5B, 7 or 7B V12, 4 cycle, air-cooled petrol (1) |
Transmission |
Allison model CD-850-4, 4A or 4B cross drive with 2 forward and 1 reverse ranges |
| Horsepower |
810hp at 2800rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
17.54 hp/t |
Track Width |
548 m |
| Speed, on road |
48 km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
3.911 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
875 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.935 kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
130 km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.914 m |
| Turning Radius |
skid turns |
Trench Crossing |
2.59 m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.469 m |
Fording |
1.219 m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
none |
NBC Protection |
no |
| Armor Details |
Hull is cast and plate armor sections welded together. Turret is cast armor. Frontal arc armor thickness: 76-115mm; sides: 50-76mm; rear: 50-76mm; top: 12-22mm; bottom 12-25mm. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Auxiliary engine: Wisconsin TFT 2-cylinder petrol. |
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