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Staghound AA


Armored Car T17E2


Overview


Staghound AA

Top view of Staghound AA self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
Source: US DoD - © Public domain

Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Entered service
1943
Status
Out of service
Development
1943
Developer
United States
Production
1943 - 1944
Producer
United States - Chevrolet
Number produced
1.000
Designations
T17E2 (US development code)
Staghound AA (UK service)
Notable users
United Kingdom

Details


Facts T17E2 | Staghound AA
General
Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
Crew
3 (commander/gunner, driver, assistant driver)
Dimensions
Weight
12.0 t combat load
Length
5.44 m
Width
2.69 m
Height
2.42 m
Main armament
Type
2x 12.7mm M2HB
Mount
Twin gun one man turret
Ammunition
2.610 rounds
Elevation
-10° to +75°, manual
Elevation rate
30°/s, hydraulic
Traverse
360°
Traverse rate
43°/s, electro-hydraulic
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 4x4
Ground pressure
4.25 kg/cm²
1.08 kg/cm² at 10 cm penetration
Suspension
Leaf spring
Automotive
Engine model
2x GMC 270
Engine type
6-cylinder in-line gasoline
Power output
194 hp at 3.000 rpm (combined)
Transmission
Hydramatic, 4 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
230 L
Often 140 L carried in external tanks
Mobility
Speed
89 km/h on road
450 km on road using internal fuel
Range
720 km on road, with external fuel
Turn radius
17 m minimum
Power to weight ratio
14 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.38 m
Wall
0.5 m
Trench
0.5 m
Gradient
57 %
Fording
0.8 m
Protection
Armor type
Steel, welded hull and cast turret
Armor thickness
16 to 22 mm hull front
10 to 19 mm hull sides
13 mm hull top and floor
32 mm turret, all sides
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No

Media


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