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TM 9-2800: Standard Military Motor Vehicles

Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, September 1, 1943

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CAR, SCOUT, M3A1, (4 x 4)

Technical Manuals: TM 9-705, TM 9-1705, TM 9-1706, TM 9-1709

Parts List: SNL G-67

Manufacturer: White Motor Co.

Armament: One Gun, machine, cal. .30, M1919A4, flexible; one Gun, machine, cal. .50, HB, M2, flexible; one Gun, submachine, cal. .45, M1928A1.

Ammunition: 8,000 rounds, cal. .30; 750 rounds, cal. .50; 540 rounds, cal. .45.

[Car, Scout, M3A1, (4 x 4)]
RA PD 66367

Classification: Standard

Purpose: To provide mobility and crew protection for reconnaissance in combat.

[Diagram: Car, Scout, M3A1, (4 x 4)]

GENERAL DATA

Crew, operating 2 Passenger capacity including crew 8

Weight Net (lb) 8,900

Payload (lb) 2,850

Gross (lb) 11,750

Boxed for export (lb) 12,951

Shipping dimensions (cu ft) 723 (sq ft) 118

Tires—Combat Size 8.25 x 20

Tread, center to center (in.) Front 63 1/4 Rear 65 1/4

Ground clearance (in.) 15 3/4

Ground pressure (lbs per sq in.) 60

Electrical system (volts) 12

Capacities Fuel, 70 octane gasoline (gal) 30

Cooling system (qt) 19

Crankcase (refill) (qt) 6

Brakes Hydraulic (Hydrovac)

Communication Radio

PERFORMANCE

Maximum gradability (percent) 60

Turning radius (ft) 28 1/2

Fording depth (in.) 28

Angle of approach (deg) 37

Angle of departure (deg) 35

Fuel consumption, average conditions (miles per gal) 8 1/2

Cruising range, average conditions (miles) 250

Maximum allowable speed (mph) 55 1/2

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Cruising speed 11.1 17.6 32.3 55.5

ENGINE

Manufacturer Hercules Model JXD

Type In-line, 4 cycle Number of cylinders 6

Displacement (cu in.) 320

Governed speed Not governed

Brake horsepower 110

Ignition type Battery

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