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Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, September 1, 1943
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CARRIER, PERSONNEL, HALF-TRACK, M5
Technical Manuals: TM 9-707, TM 9-1707A, TM 9-1707B
Parts List: SNL G-147
Manufacturer: International Harvester Co.
Armament: One Gun, machine, cal. .30; one Gun, submachine, cal. .45, M1928A1; provision for 12 rifles, cal. .30, M1 or M1903.
Ammunition: 4,000 rounds, cal. .30; 540 rounds, cal. .45; 22 hand grenades; 24 Mines, AT w/ fuze, M1.
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| RA PD 66329 |
Classification: Standard
Purpose: To transport cargo and personnel in combat zone.
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| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Crew | 13 | ||
| Weight | Payload—w/ winch | (lb) | 3,000 |
| Payload—w/o winch | (lb) | 3,500 | |
| Gross | (lb) | 18,900 | |
| Shipping dimensions | w/winch (cu ft) 927 | (sq ft) 146 | |
| w/o winch (cu ft) 901 | (sq ft) 146 | ||
| Tires—Combat | Ply 12 | Size 9.00 x 20 | |
| Tread, center to center | Front | (in.) | 66 1/2 |
| Track width | (in.) | 12 1/4 | |
| Ground clearance | (in.) | 11 3/16 | |
| Ground pressure, tires | (lbs per sq in.) | ||
| Electrical system | (volts) | 12 | |
| Capacities | Fuel, 80 octane gasoline | (gal) | 60 |
| Cooling system | (qt) | 31 | |
| Crankcase (refill) | (qt) | 8 | |
| Brakes | Hydraulic (Hydrovac) | ||
| Communication | Radio | ||
| PERFORMANCE | |||
| Maximum gradability | (percent) | 60 | |
| Turning radius (ft) | Right 28 | Left 30 | |
| Fording depth | (in.) | 32 | |
| Maximum vertical obstacle vehicle will climb | (in.) | 11 | |
| Angle of approach (deg) | With winch 36 | Without winch 40 | |
| Angle of departure | (deg) | 32 | |
| Fuel consumption, average conditions | (miles per gal) | 3.6 | |
| Cruising range, average conditions | (miles) | 220 | |
| Maximum allowable speed | (mph) | 42 | |
| Number of speeds forward | 4 | ||
| ENGINE | |||
| Manufacturer | IHC | Model Red-450B | |
| Type | In-line, 4 cycle | Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | (cu in.) | 451 | |
| Governed speed | (rpm) | 2,600 | |
| Brake horsepower | 141 | ||
| Ignition type | Battery | ||
| ADDITIONAL DATA | |||
| Winch capacity | (lb) | 10,000 | |
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