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Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, September 1, 1943
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CARRIAGE, MOTOR, 37-MM GUN, M6 (3/4-TON, 4 x 4)
Technical Manuals: TM 9-750A, TM 9-1808A
Parts List: SNL G-121
Manufacturer: Dodge Bros. Corp. (Div. of Chrysler Corp.) Model WC-55.
Armament: One Gun, 37-mm, M3; four Rifles, cal. .30, M1903, with Launcher, grenade.
Ammunition: 80 rounds 37-mm; 18 grenades.
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| RA PD 66373 |
Classification: Standard
Purpose: To provide mobility for 37-mm antitank gun.
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| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Crew | 4 | ||
| Weight | Net | (lb) | 5,850 |
| Payload | (lb) | 1,200 | |
| Gross | (lb) | 7,050 | |
| Boxed for export | (lb) | 8,900 | |
| Shipping dimensions | (cu ft) 708, boxed 605 | (sq ft) 102 | |
| Tires—Combat | Ply 8 | Size 9.00 x 16 | |
| Tread, center to center (in.) | (in.) | 64 1/2 | |
| Track width | (in.) | 12 1/4 | |
| Ground clearance | (in.) | 10 5/8 | |
| Ground pressure, tires | (lbs per sq in.) | 40 | |
| Electrical system | (volts) | 6 | |
| Capacities | Fuel, 70 octane gasoline | (gal) | 30 |
| Cooling system | (qt) | 17 | |
| Crankcase (refill) | (qt) | 5 | |
| Brakes | Hydraulic | ||
| Communication | Radio | ||
| PERFORMANCE | |||
| Maximum gradability | (percent) | 60 | |
| Turning radius | (ft) | 22 | |
| Fording depth | (in.) | 35 | |
| Maximum vertical obstacle vehicle will climb | (in.) | 12 | |
| Angle of approach | (deg) | 36 1/2 | |
| Angle of departure | (deg) | 31 | |
| Fuel consumption, average conditions | (miles per gal) | 8.0 | |
| Cruising range, average conditions | (miles) | 240 | |
| Maximum allowable speed | (mph) | 54 | |
| ENGINE | |||
| Manufacturer | Dodge | Model T-214 | |
| Type | In-line, 4 cycle | Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | (cu in.) | 230.2 | |
| Governed speed | (rpm) | 3,200 | |
| Brake horsepower | 94 | ||
| Ignition type | Battery | ||
| ADDITIONAL DATA | |||
| Winch capacity | (lb) | 5,000 | |
| Basic chassis | Weapons carrier, 3/4-ton, 4 x 4 | ||
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