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M44 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Howitzer 155mm Self-Propelled M44 (T194) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Massey Harris |
| Status |
Production complete. Phased out of service with USA. |
| Production Period |
circa 1952 |
Production Quantity |
about 600 |
| Type |
SPA |
Crew |
5 |
| Length, overall |
6.2m |
Length, hull |
n/a |
| Width, overall |
3.2m |
Height, overall |
3.1m |
| Combat Weight |
28350kg |
Unloaded Weight |
26308kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
155mm M45 howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
n/a |
| Gun Traverse |
30 (left, right) |
Elevation/Depression |
+65/-5 |
| Traverse Rate |
10/s |
Elevation Rate |
20/s |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
no |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7mm MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
na |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Continental AOS-895-3 6-cylinder air-cooled petrol |
Transmission |
Allison CD-500-3 cross-drive (2 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
500hp at 2800rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
17.6hp/t |
Track Width |
63.5cm |
| Speed, on road |
56km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
379.3cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
568 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.66kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
122km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.8m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.8m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.48m |
Fording |
1.1m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
no |
| Armor Details |
All-welded construction. Armor thickness 12.7mm all around. Fighting compartment has an open roof. |
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