Carrier, Universal, T16 | 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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CARRIER, UNIVERSAL, T16

Technical Manuals: TM 9-746

Parts List: SNL G-166

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co.

Armament: Supplied by British.

Ammunition: Supplied by British.

[Universal Carrier T16]
RA PD 308901

Classification: None (British only—Universal Bren Carrier)

Purpose: For light reconnaissance and cargo and personnel carrying.

[U.S. WW2 Universal Carrier T16, Dimensions Diagram]

GENERAL DATA

Crew 4

Weight Net (lb) 7,700

Payload (lb) 1,800

Gross (lb) 9,500

Shipping dimensions (cu ft) (sq ft)

Track width (in.) 10

Ground clearance (in.) 10 1/2

Ground pressure (lbs per sq in.) 6.4

Electrical system (volts) 12

Capacities Fuel, 72 octane gasoline (gal) 23.8

Cooling system (qt) 26

Crankcase (refill) (qt) 6

Brakes Mechanical

Communication Supplied by British

PERFORMANCE

Maximum gradability (percent) 60

Turning radius (ft) 16

Fording depth (in.) 44

Maximum width of ditch vehicle will cross (in.) 36

Maximum vertical obstacle vehicle will climb (in.) 18

Fuel consumption, average conditions (miles per gal) 4

Cruising range, average conditions (miles) 95

Maximum allowable speed (mph) 30

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Cruising speed 4.7 9.8 17.8 30

ENGINE

Manufacturer Ford Model GAU370

Type V-8, 4 cycle Number of cylinders 8

Displacement (cu in.) 239

Governed speed (rpm) 239

Brake horsepower 100

Ignition type Battery

ADDITIONAL DATA

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