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M56 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Gun, Anti-Tank, Self-Propelled, 90mm, M56 (T101) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
GMC (Cadillac) |
| Status |
Production complete. Phased out of service with USA. |
| Production Period |
1953-1959 |
Production Quantity |
n/a |
| Type |
self-propelled anti-tank gun |
Crew |
4 |
| Length, overall |
5.8m |
Length, hull |
4.6m |
| Width, overall |
2.6m |
Height, overall |
2.1m |
| Combat Weight |
7030kg |
Unloaded Weight |
5783kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
90mm gun |
Ammunition Carried |
29x90mm |
| Gun Traverse |
30 (left, right) |
Elevation/Depression |
+15/-10 |
| Traverse Rate |
manual |
Elevation Rate |
manual |
| Gun Stabilization |
none |
Rangefinder |
no |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Continental A01-403-5 6-cylinder air-cooled petrol |
Transmission |
Allison CD-150-4 cross drie (2 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
200hp at 3000rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
28.4hp/t |
Track Width |
50.8cm |
| Speed, on road |
45km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
n/a |
| Fuel Capacity |
208 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.316kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
225km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.8m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.5m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.38m |
Fording |
1.1m (1) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
no |
| Armor Details |
Welded and rivited aluminium. Gun shield is the only part of the vehicle that is armored. Crew is vulnerable to small arms and shell bursts. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Fording depth 1.5m with special kit. |
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