M15 (37mm samohybný protiletadlový kanón)

M15 (37 mm mobile anti-aircraft gun)
Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M15
     
Název:
Name:
M15 MGMC M15 MGMC
Originální název:
Original Name:
Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M15
Výrobce:
Producer:
Autocar Co.
Období výroby:
Production Period:
DD.02.1943-DD.04.1943
Vyrobeno kusů:
Number of Produced:
600
Prototyp vyroben:
Prototype Built:
DD.MM.RRRR ?
Osádka:
Crew:
7
Technické údaje:
Technical Data:
 
Bojová hmotnost:
Combat Weight:
9072 kg 20000 lb
Celková délka:
Overall Length:
6007 mm 236.5in
Celková šířka:
Overall Width:
2489 mm 98in
Celková výška:
Overall Height:
2642 mm 104in
Světlá výška:
Ground Clearance:
284 mm 11.2in
Pohon:
Propulsion:
 
Typ:
Type:
White 160AX (6 valcovový štvortaktný, radový, benzínový) White 160AX; 6 cylinder, 4 cycle, in-line gasoline
Výkon:
Power:
108,12 kW při 3000 ot/min 145 bhp at 3000 rpm
Převodové ústrojí:
Transmission:
Spicer 3461 (stály záber, 4 rýchlosti vpred, 1 vzad) Spicer 3461 constant mesh, 4 speeds forward, 1 reverse
Výkony:
Performance:
 
Rychlost na silnici:
Road Speed:
72.4 km/h 45 mph
Rychlost v terénu:
Cross-country Speed:
? km/h ? mph
Jízdní dosah po silnici:
Cruising Range on Road:
321.9 km 200 mi
Jízdní dosah v terénu:
Cross-country Cruising Range:
? km ? mi
Překonávání překážek:
Obstacles Crossing:
 
Svah:
Gradient:
27 ° 60 %
Boční náklon:
Side Slope:
? ° ? %
Překročivost:
Trench Crossing:
? m ?
Výstupnost:
Vertical Obstacle:
0.3 m 12in
Brodivost:
Fording Depth:
0.81 m 32in
Výzbroj:
Armament:
 
Hlavní:
Main:
Zbraňová stanica M42 (manuálny pohon, odmer 360°, námer 0°- 85°)
- 1 x 37mm kanón M1A2 (240 nábojov)
- 2 x 12,7mm guľomet M2HB (3400 nábojov)
Weapon mount M42 (manual, travese 360°, elevation 0° - 85°)
- 1 x 37mm gun M1A2 (240 rounds)
- 2 x .50cal M2HB MG (3400 rounds)
Vedlejší:
Secondary:
- -
Uživatelské státy:
User States:

(100 ks)

(100 pcs)
Poznámka:
Note:
PL prostriedok založený na podvozku polopásového transportéra M3 Anti-aircraft vehicle based on the half-track personnel carrier M3
Zdroje:
Sources:
http://afvdb.50megs.com/usa/mgmcm15.html


Hunnicut R.P.: Halftrack - a history of American semi tracked vehicles; Presidio Press 2011; ISBN 0-89141-742-7
URL : https://www.valka.cz/M15-37mm-samohybny-protiletadlovy-kanon-t39068#421657 Version : 0
M15 MGMC (Multiple Gun Motor Carriage) - anti-aircraft vehicle based on a semi-tracked landing gear M3 armed with a weapon system M42 - a combination of an automatic 37 mm cannon and a pair of machine guns caliber 0.50 located on the sides above the cannon. Due to the weapon superstructure, the fuel tanks moved beyond the cabin. The weapon superstructure was armored at the front and sides, was opened at the rear. During the service, the frontal armor was often removed to improve the operator's view. Due to the contours of the cab, the minimum front elevation was only + 20 °.


In production since 1943. A total of 600 pieces produced. Manufacturer Autocar Co. Serving 7 people.


Tactical and technical data:
Combat weight: 9000 kg
Height: 264 cm
Length (including winch): 600.7 cm
Width: 250 cm
Clear height: 28.4 cm


The protection of the vehicle consisted of armor plates made of rolled hardened steel connected to each other by screws. The thickness of the armor was as follows:
- radiator shutters, engine compartment front: 0.64 cm with an inclination of 26 °
- windscreen protection: 1.3 cm with an inclination of 25 °
- sides of the vehicle: 0,64 cm with an inclination of 0 °
- rear of the vehicle: 0,64 cm with an inclination of 0 °
- from above: 0,64 cm with an inclination of 83 °


The tower has armor made of hardened steel with a thickness of 0.64 mm with a slope of the front shield 0 °.


Engine: 6-cylinder four-stroke petrol White 160AX with an output of 147 hp
Fuel tank: 230 l
transmission: 4 speeds forward, 1 reverse
Max. speed: 72 km/h
Range: 320 km (by road)
Wading capacity: 81 cm
Climb: 60%
Vertical wall: 30 cm


Armament:
Weapon system M42 consisting of a 37 mm cannon M1A2 with 240 rounds and a pair of machine guns caliber 0.50 M2HB with a supply of ammunition 3400 rounds.
Measure: 360 °
Aim: 0 ° - + 85 ° (front from + 20 ° to + 85 °)
The control of the weapon system is manual.
Aiming sight M6
URL : https://www.valka.cz/M15-37mm-samohybny-protiletadlovy-kanon-t39068#159104 Version : 0
37 calibre gun with a pair of 0.5 M2 machine guns
M15 (37mm samohybný protiletadlový kanón) -


URL : https://www.valka.cz/M15-37mm-samohybny-protiletadlovy-kanon-t39068#147924 Version : 0
M15 MGMC
M15 (37mm samohybný protiletadlový kanón) -


URL : https://www.valka.cz/M15-37mm-samohybny-protiletadlovy-kanon-t39068#149323 Version : 0
Discussion post Fact post
Attachments


Join us

We believe that there are people with different interests and experiences who could contribute their knowledge and ideas. If you love military history and have experience in historical research, writing articles, editing text, moderating, creating images, graphics or videos, or simply have a desire to contribute to our unique system, you can join us and help us create content that will be interesting and beneficial to other readers.

Find out more