M19 MGMC
Overview
M19 MGMC
US army M19 MGMC self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
Source: US Army -
© Public domain
Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Entered service
1945
Status
Obsolete
Development
1943 - 1944
Developer
United States
-
US Ordnance Deparment
Production
August 1944 - 1945
Producer
United States
-
Cadillac
Canada - Massey-Harris
Canada - Massey-Harris
Number produced
904 planned, 285 produced
Designations
MGMC / Multiple Gun Motor Carriage
Notable users
United States
Netherlands
Japan
Netherlands
Japan
Details
Facts
M19 MGMC
M19A1 MGMC
General
Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Crew
6 (commander, driver, gunner, 2 loaders, section leader)
Dimensions
Weight
18 t combat load
Length
5.81 m
Width
2.93 m
Height
2.96 m
Main armament
Type
2x 40mm M2 autocannon
Mount
M4 twin gun mount in turret
Ammunition
352 rounds on vehicle
Optional M28 trailer with 320 extra rounds
Elevation
-3° to +85°
Elevation rate
25°/s hydraulic or manual
Traverse
360°
Traverse rate
40°/s hydraulic or manual
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Tread
2.44 m
Track width
0.41 m
Track on ground
3.15 m
Ground pressure
0.69 kg/cm²
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine model
2x Cadillac Series 44T4
Engine type
8-cylinder 4-stroke gasoline
Power output
220 hp net at 3.400 rpm
296 hp gross at 3.200 rpm
Transmission
Twin hydramatic, 8 forward, 4 reverse
Fuel
416 L
Mobility
Speed
56 km/h
Range
160 km on road
Turn radius
14 m
Power to weight ratio
12.2 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.45 m
Wall
1.0 m
Trench
2.7 m
Gradient
60 %
Fording
1.1 m
Protection
Armor type
Welded rolled steel hull
Open turret with gunshield
Armor thickness
13 mm all around
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Equipment
Night vision
No
Radio
Yes
APU
No
Media
M19A1 MGMC
M19A1 MGMC in MERDC camouflage.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
M19 MGMC
US army M19 MGMC self-propelled anti-aircraft gun deployed in Korea. Note the additional M2HB heavy machine gun mounted at the hull front.
Source: US Army
Copyright: Public domain
M19A1 MGMC
M19A1 MGMC self-propelled anti-aircraft gun on display.
Source: Don Allen
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
M19A1 MGMC
Close-up of the turret of a M19 MGMC with its two 40mm Bofors autocannon.
Source: Don Allen
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
M19A1 MGMC
M19A1 MGMC self-propelled anti-aircraft gun in a museum. Note the ammunition stowage around the turret.
Source: Don Allen
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
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