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M52 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
M52 Howitzer Self-Propelled Full Tracked 105mm (T98E1) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Detroit Tank Arsenal |
| Status |
Production complete. Phased out of service with USA. |
| Production Period |
circa 1950 |
Production Quantity |
684 |
| Type |
SPA |
Crew |
5 |
| Length, overall |
5.8m |
Length, hull |
5.8m |
| Width, overall |
3.1m |
Height, overall |
3.3m |
| Combat Weight |
24040kg |
Unloaded Weight |
22588kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
105mm M49 howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
21x105mm |
| Gun Traverse |
60 (left, right) |
Elevation/Depression |
+65/-10 |
| Traverse Rate |
manual |
Elevation Rate |
manual |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
12.7mm M2 MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
900x12.7mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Continental AOS-895-3 6-cylinder air-cooled supercharged petrol (1) |
Transmission |
Allison CD-500-3 cross-drive (2 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
500hp at 2800rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
20.8hp/t |
Track Width |
53.3cm |
| Speed, on road |
56km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
379.3cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
678 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.6kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
160km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.9m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
1.8m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.49m |
Fording |
1.2m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
no |
| Armor Details |
All-welded construction. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) GMC Model A41-1 auxiliary engine is also fitted. |
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