The Art Of Tank Warfare - Chris Keeling

M3A1 GMC Halftrack
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Type: Halftrack Maximum Vertical: 0.3 meters
Availability: Nov 42 – May 45 Top Speed: 72 KPH (45 off-road)
Playability: AI only Redline:
Main Armament: M2 75mm L/28 Armor:
Depression/Elevation: -9°/+49° Hull Front: 12mm
Secondary Armament: Hull HMG, AA MG Hull Sides: 7mm
Ammunition: 50 (75mm), 2250 (MG) Hull Rear: 7mm
Smoke: None Hull Top: 7mm
Radio: Yes Superstructure Front: 12mm
Target Size: Small Superstructure Sides: 7mm
Height: 2.7 meters Superstructure Rear: 7mm
Weight: 9.8 tons Superstructure Top: Open
Ground Pressure: 1.0 kg/cm 2 Mantlet: None
Maximum Slope: 27°
This model of the M3A1 halftrack carried the M2 75mm L/28 gun, its crew, and ammunition in place of a
regular infantry squad. It was designed to provide the mechanized infantry with some integral artillery support
that would be just as mobile as the infantrymen themselves. Although lightly armored, it was a success due to
its low cost and high mobility.
Options: None.
M16 MGMC
Type: Halftrack Maximum Vertical: 0.3 meters
Availability: Jan 44 – May 45 Top Speed: 72 KPH (45 off-road)
Playability: AI only Redline: 2800 RPM (2300 average)
Main Armament: Four HMG Armor:
Depression/Elevation: -5°/+85° Hull Front: 12mm
Secondary Armament: None Hull Sides: 7mm
Ammunition: 8000 (HMG) Hull Rear: 7mm
Smoke: None Hull Top: 7mm
Radio: Yes Superstructure Front: 12mm
Target Size: Small Superstructure Sides: 7mm
Height: 2.35 meters Superstructure Rear: 7mm
Weight: 9.8 tons Superstructure Top: Open
Ground Pressure: 1.0 kg/cm 2 Mantlet: None
Maximum Slope: 27°
The M16 MGMC carried a specially designed mount, called the Mxson Mount, which held four .50 M2HB
machineguns, instead of an infantry squad. Many versions were made to be mounted on trucks or trailers,
however, the most popular model was the one which used the M3A1 halftrack as its basis. The entire mount
could traverse in six seconds, and the guns could elevate 60° in one second. Due to its mobility, this vehicle
could provide short-ranged antiaircraft defense to convoys as well as advancing motorized troops.
Options: None.