Carriage, Motor, Multiple Gun, M17 | TM 9-2800: Standard Military Motor Vehicles, Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, September 1, 1943 (Lone Sentry)

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TM 9-2800: Standard Military Motor Vehicles

Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, September 1, 1943

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CARRIAGE, MOTOR, MULTIPLE GUN, M17

Technical Manuals: TM 9-707, TM 9-1707A

Parts List: SNL G-147

Manufacturer: International Harvester Co.

Armament: Four Guns, machine, cal. .50, HB, M2, turret type; one Gun, submachine, cal. .45, M1928A1; one Rifle, cal. .30, M1903, w/ Launcher, grenade; three Carbines, cal. .30, M1.

Ammunition: 5,000 rounds, cal. .50 in belts; 480 rounds, cal. .45 in clips; 36 grenades.

[Carriage, Motor, Multiple Gun, M17]
RA PD 308921

Vehicle illustrated above: M16. M17 is similar in appearance. No photo available at date of publication.

Classification: Substitute standard

Purpose: To provide mobility for antiaircraft machine guns.

[U.S. WW2 Half-Track, Carriage, Motor, Multiple Gun, M17 Dimensions Diagram]

GENERAL DATA

Crew 5

Weight Gross (approx) (lb) 19,700

Shipping dimensions (cu ft) (sq ft)

Tires—Combat Ply 12 Size 9.00 x 20

Tread, center to center (in.) Front—64 1/2 Rear—63 13/16

Track width (in.) 12 1/4

Ground clearance (in.) 17 1/8

Ground pressure, tires (lbs per sq in.) 33.5

Electrical system (volts) 12

Capacities Fuel, 80 octane gasoline (gal) 60

Cooling system (qt) 31

Crankcase (refill) (qt) 12

Brakes Hydraulic (Hydrovac)

Communication Radio

PERFORMANCE

Maximum gradability (percent) 60

Turning radius (ft) 30

Maximum vertical obstacle vehicle will climb (in.) 12

Fording depth (in.) 32

Angle of approach (deg) 36

Angle of departure (deg) 45

Fuel consumption, average conditions (miles per gal) 3.3

Cruising range, average conditions (miles) 200

Maximum allowable speed (mph) 42

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Cruising speed 8.5 16 24 42

ENGINE

Manufacturer IHC Model Red-450-BX

Type In-line, 4 cycle Number of cylinders 6

Displacement (cu in.) 450

Governed speed (rpm) 2,650

Brake horsepower 141

Ignition type Battery

ADDITIONAL DATA

Winch capacity (lb) 10,000

Basic chassis Carrier, personnel, half-track, M5

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