M7B2 Ksiądz | |
|---|---|
| Płaci | Stany Zjednoczone Ameryki |
| Typu | Działo samobieżne |
Oficjalnie oznaczony jako 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7, Ksiądz M7 Był samobieżnym działem produkowanym podczas II wojny światowej przez Stany Zjednoczone. ksiądz to przydomek nadany przez Brytyjczyków, ze względu na fakt, że karabin maszynowy umieszczony na szynie sprawiał wrażenie, że czołg był wyposażony w ambonę. Nastąpiło to po angielskim biskupie i oficjalnie wyznaczyli go na kapłana SP 105 mm.
Źródła: M7 Priest na Wikipedii
Funkcje techniczne: Équipage : 7 Longueur : 6,02 m Largeur : 2,87 m Hauteur : 2,95 m Masse au combat : 22 970 kg Blindage : coque:51 mm avant Armement principal : Howitzer 105 mm M2A1 (69 obus) Armement secondaire : 1 Mitrailleuse Browning M2 de 12,7 mm (300 balles) Moteur : Wright (Continental) R975 C1 400 ch (299 kW) Suspension : ressorts verticaux en spirales Vitesse sur route : 40 km/h (24 en tout terrain) Puissance massique : 17,4 ch/tonne Autonomie : 193 km
| M7B2 Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Unknow |
| Lokalizacja | Niewiedzy |
| Zdjęcia | 25 |
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Development and Design
The M7 was developed in 1941 to provide the US Army with a fully tracked, armored vehicle capable of delivering indirect fire. This was necessary because existing towed artillery could not keep up with the speed of armored advances.
- Chassis: The vehicle was initially built on a modified M3 Lee medium tank chassis. Later versions, like the M7B1, transitioned to the more advanced M4 Sherman chassis.
- Armament: The main weapon was the powerful 105 mm M2 Howitzer, mounted in an open-topped superstructure. This allowed the gun crew to operate with high elevation for indirect fire.
- Secondary Weapon: A unique feature was the “pulpit-like” mount for a .50 caliber M2 Browning heavy machine gun, which provided anti-aircraft defense and close-range protection for the crew.
- Mobility: Despite its size, the M7’s tracked chassis gave it excellent off-road mobility, allowing it to move quickly to new firing positions (a tactic known as “shoot-and-scoot”).
Historia operacyjna
The M7 Priest served with US, British, and Commonwealth forces in every major theater of World War II, starting with combat debut in the North African campaign.
- North Africa and Italy: It was first used in the Second Battle of El Alamein by the British Eighth Army, proving its value immediately by providing rapid, effective fire support.
- Western Front: During the Normandy invasion (D-Day) and the subsequent drive across Europe, the M7 was a standard component of US armored divisions. It provided devastating preparatory and supporting fire, often firing high-explosive shells, smoke rounds, and occasionally, anti-tank rounds.
- Pacific Theater: The M7 was also used effectively in the Pacific, where its high-trajectory howitzer could fire over dense jungle to hit Japanese fortifications and provide close support for infantry assaults.
- Post-War Service: The M7 Priest remained in service with many armies worldwide into the 1950s, seeing action again in the Korean War.
Specifications (M7 Priest)
| Characteristic | Specyfikacja |
|---|---|
| Official Designation | Wózek silnikowy haubicy 105 mm M7 |
| Typu | Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPG) |
| Masa | 22.9 metric tons (22.5 long tons) |
| Załogi | 5–6 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, etc.) |
| Uzbrojenie główne | 105 mm Howitzer M2A1 |
| Silnika | Continental R975 C1 9-cylinder radial gasoline engine (350–400 hp) |
| Max Speed (Road) | 42 km/h (26 mph) |
| Zakres | 190 km (120 miles) |
Liczba wyświetleń : 3156
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