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M18 Hellcat

GENERAL DATA
Other Desig­nation(s) 76mm Gun Motor Carriage M18 Hellcat
Manufacturer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity 2507 Production Period Jul. 1943-Oct. 1944
Type Tank Destroyer Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 6.65/5.28 Barrel Overhang (m) 1.37
Width (m) 2.87 Height (m) 2.57
Combat Weight (kg) 17700 Radio Equipment SCR610
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 76mm Gun M1A1, M1A1C or M1A2 Ammu­nition Carried 45
Traverse (degrees) Hydraulic (360°) Elevation (degrees) -10° to +20°
Traverse speed (360°) 15 sec. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 1 x .50 caliber MG HB M2 (AA) Ammu­nition Carried 800
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Continental R-975-C4 Track Links 83/track
Type & Displace­ment R9, 15.9 liters Track Width 30.5 cm
Horse­power (max.) 460hp @2400rpm Track Ground Contact 295.9 cm
Power­/Weight Ratio 26.0 hp/t Ground Pressure 12.6 psi
Gearbox 3 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.36
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 20.1
Range on/off road (km) 161 Gradient (degrees) 31°
Mileage (L/100km) 466 on road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.91
Fuel Capacity (liters) 750 Fording (m) 1.22
Speed on/off road 80 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 1.86
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 13mm @37°(lower) 13mm @90° 13mm @55° 5mm @0°
13mm @66°(upper)
Super­structure 13mm @52°(lower) 13mm @67° 13mm @77° 8mm @0°
13mm @26°(upper)
Turret 25mm @67° 13mm @70° 13mm @81° open
Mantlet 19mm @30-90° - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available M18 Hellcat
REFERENCES
St, USTDIA

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