Humber Mk IV – Foto's & Video

Fotogalerij van een Humber Mk IU, De Humber Pantserwagen was een van de meest geproduceerde Britse pantserwagens van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Het vulde de Humber Light Reconnaissance Car aan en bleef in dienst tot het einde van de oorlog.

Mark IV: Equipped with the US M5 or M6 37 mm high velocity gun in place of the 15 mm BESA. The larger gun required the removal of the third crewman in the turret (the wireless operator). Turret hatches were rearranged with the new gun and crew layout. About 2,000 units built

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The Humber Mk IV was the final and most advanced version of the Humber armoured car, a British vehicle that served in various roles during the Second World War. The Humber armoured car was based on the chassis of the Karrier KT 4 artillery tractor and the armoured body of the Guy armoured car, which was produced in limited numbers by another manufacturer. The Humber armoured car was designed to perform reconnaissance missions and support infantry operations with its firepower and mobility.
The Humber Mk IV differed from the previous models by replacing the 15 mm Besa heavy machine gun with a US-made M5 or M6 37 mm gun, which had better anti-tank capabilities and ammunition availability. However, this also reduced the crew capacity from three to two, as the turret had to be redesigned to accommodate the larger weapon. The Humber Mk IV also had improved armour protection, especially on the front glacis plate. The Humber Mk IV was produced from 1942 to 1945, with a total of 2,000 units built.
The Humber Mk IV saw action in various theatres of war, including North Africa, Italy, France, Belgium, Germany and Burma. It was used by British and Commonwealth forces, as well as some other Allied countries such as Poland and Yugoslavia. The Humber Mk IV proved to be a reliable and versatile armoured car, capable of engaging enemy tanks, infantry and soft targets. It also performed well in different terrain and weather conditions, thanks to its four-wheel drive system and suspension. The Humber Mk IV remained in service until the end of the war and beyond, with some units being used by post-war police forces and air defence units.