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M20 Armored Car



Overview

M20 Armored Car

Privately owned M20 Armored Car seen on public display.
Source: Aya-Wavedancer - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin
United States
Type
Armored car
Entered service
1943
Status
Obsolete
Development
1942
Developer
United States - Ford Motor Company
Production
July 1943 - June 1945
Producer
United States - Ford Motor Company
Number produced
3.791
Designations
Armored Utility Car
M20 scout car
M20 command car
Notable users
United States

Details

Facts M20 Armored Car
General
Origin
United States
Type
Armored car
Crew
6
Dimensions
Weight
7.1 t combat load
Length
5.0 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
2.3 m
Main armament
Type
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun
Mount
Ring mount on turret roof
Ammunition
1.000 rounds, 100 ready to fire
Elevation
Manual
Traverse
360°, manual
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis
Steering
Front wheels
Tread
1.9 m
Wheelbase
3.00 + 1.25 m
Ground pressure
4.2 kg/cm² front tires
3.5 kg/cm² rear tires
0.74 kg/cm² with wheels sunk 8 cm
Suspension
Leaf spring
Automotive
Engine model
Hecules JXD
Engine type
6-cylinder in-line petrol
Power output
110 hp at 3.200 rpm
Torque
300 Nm at 1.150 rpm
Transmission
4 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
200 L
Mobility
Speed
89 km/h on road
Range
550 km on road
Turn radius
17 m
Power to weight ratio
15.5 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.29 m
Wall
0.3 m
Trench
0.45 m
Gradient
60 %
Fording
0.6 m
Protection
Armor type
Welded steel hull
Armor thickness
13 to 19 mm hull front
9 mm hull sides
6 mm hull top and floor
Open roof crew compartment
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Equipment
Night vision
No
Radio
Yes

Media

Subcomponents

Browning M2HB

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