Heavy Tank M6 | |
|---|---|
| País | E.e.u.u |
| Papel | Tanque pesado |
| Producido | Período de la Segunda Guerra Mundial |
| Construido | 40 (prototipos) |
el Tanque pesado M6 fue un tanque pesado estadounidense diseñado durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. El tanque fue producido en pequeñas cantidades y nunca vio combate.
Fuente: Tanque pesado M6 en Wikipedia
| M6 Heavy Tank Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotógrafos | Paolo Fanin |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 12 |
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General Characteristics (M6/M6A1)
The M6 Heavy Tank was the US Army’s first attempt at developing a heavy tank after the start of World War II. It was built in limited numbers and ultimately not deployed overseas due to logistical issues and dissatisfaction from the Armored Force.
| Property | Value (Typical Variant) |
|---|---|
| Papel | Tanque pesado |
| Fabricante | Baldwin Locomotive Works |
| Standardized | May 1942 (M6 and M6A1 variants) |
| Equipo | 6 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Assistant Loader, Driver, Assistant Driver) |
| Combat Weight | Approx. 57.4 tonnes (126,500 lb) |
| Length (Gun Forward) | 8.43 m (27 ft 8 in) |
Armament and Protection
- Main Armament: One 3 in (76.2 mm) Gun M7 (75 rounds).
- Coaxial Gun: One 37 mm Gun M6 (202 rounds). The simultaneous use of both guns was a unique feature of the design.
- Secondary Armament: Multiple machine guns, typically including two .50 cal (12.7 mm) Browning M2HB in the bow and a flexible .30 cal (7.62 mm) for anti-aircraft use.
- Armor Thickness: Varies by area from 25 mm to approximately 101 mm (1.0 in to 4.0 in). The turret front and upper front hull were the thickest areas.
- Variants: M6 (Cast Hull, Torque Converter) and M6A1 (Welded Hull, Torque Converter).
Powerplant and Mobility
- Engine: Wright G-200 9-cylinder air-cooled radial gasoline engine (an aviation engine model).
- Power Output: 825 hp at 2,300 rpm.
- Maximum Speed: 35 km/h (22 mph).
- Operational Range: Approximately 160 km (100 miles).
- Suspension: Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS).
- Reason for Cancellation: Its high weight complicated transport across the Atlantic and its dual-gun arrangement and internal layout were deemed inefficient compared to the M4 Sherman.
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