Carriage, Motor, Multiple Gun, M15A1 | 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, M15A1

Technical Manuals: TM 9-710A, TM 9-1710, TM 9-1710C, TM 9-1711

Parts List: SNL G-102

Manufacturer: The Autocar Co.

Armament: One Gun, 37-mm, M1A2; two Guns, machine, cal. .50, HB, M2; one Rifle, cal. .30, M1903 with Launcher, grenade; one Gun, submachine, cal. .45; five Carbines, cal. .30, M1.

Ammunition: 1,200 rounds, cal. .50; 200 rounds, 37-mm; 540 rounds, cal. .45; 10 rifle grenades M9A1; 12 hand grenades.

[Carriage, Motor, Multiple Gun, M15A1]
RA PD 309117

Classification: Standard

Purpose: To provide a highly mobile antiaircraft weapon.

[U.S. WW2 Half-Track, Carriage, Motor, Multiple Gun, M15A1 Dimensions Diagram]

GENERAL DATA

Crew 7

Weight Net (lb) 17,600

Payload (lb) 2,500

Gross (lb) 20,100

Shipping dimensions (cu ft) 1,116 (sq ft) 131

Tires—Combat Ply 12 Size 8.25 x 20

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

Ground clearance (in.) 17 1/8

Track width (in.) 12 1/4

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

Electrical system (volts) 12

Capacities Fuel, 80 octane gasoline (gal) 60

Cooling system (qt) 26

Crankcase (refill) (qt) 12

Brakes Hydraulic (Hydrovac)

Communication Radio

PERFORMANCE

Maximum gradability (percent) 60

Turning radius (ft) 30

Fording depth (in.) 32

Maximum vertical obstacle vehicle will climb (in.) 12

Angle of approach (deg)

Angle of departure (deg)

Fuel consumption, average conditions (miles per gal)

Cruising range, average conditions (miles)

Maximum allowable speed (mph) 45

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Cruising speed 9 17 26 45

ENGINE

Manufacturer White Model 160 AX

Type In-line, 4 cycle Number of cylinders 6

Displacement (cu in.) 386

Governed speed Not governed

Brake horsepower 148

Ignition type Battery

ADDITIONAL DATA

Basic chassis Carrier, personnel, half-track, M3

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