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TM 9-2800: Standard Military Motor Vehicles
Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, September 1, 1943
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CARRIER, PERSONNEL, HALF-TRACK, M3A1

Technical Manuals: TM 9-710A, TM 9-1710, TM 9-1710C, TM 9-1711

Parts List: SNL G-102

Manufacturers: The Autocar Co.; Diamond T Motor Co.; White Motor Co.

Armament: One Gun, machine, cal. .50, HB, M2 (flexible); one Gun, machine, cal. .30, M1919A4 (flexible); one Gun, submachine, cal. .45, M1928A1; provision for 12 rifles, cal. .30, M1, M1903, or M1903A1.

Ammunition: 700 rounds, cal. .50; 7,750 rounds, cal. .30; 540 rounds, cal. .45; 24 Mines, AT, w/fuze, M1; 22 hand grenades.

[Carrier, Personnel, Half-Track, M3A1]
RA PD 308918

Classification: Standard

Purpose: To transport cargo and personnel in combat zone.

[Carrier, Personnel, Half-Track, M3A1 Diagram]

GENERAL DATA
Crew  13
WeightPayload—w/ winch(lb) 3,000
 Payload—w/o winch(lb) 3,500
 Gross(lb) 18,425
Shipping dimensionsw/winch (cu ft) 980(sq ft) 128
 w/o winch (cu ft) 959(sq ft) 128
Tires—CombatPly 12Size 8.25 x 20
Tread, center to center  Front(in.)64 1/2
Track width(in.)12 1/4
Ground clearance(in.) 11 3/16
Ground pressure, tires(lbs per sq in.)29.4
Electrical system(volts)12
CapacitiesFuel, 80 octane gasoline(gal)60
 Cooling system(qt)26
 Crankcase (refill)(qt)12
BrakesHydraulic (Hydrovac)
CommunicationRadio
 
PERFORMANCE
Maximum gradability(percent)60
Turning radius (ft)Right 30Left 29 1/2
Fording depth(in.)32
Maximum vertical obstacle vehicle will climb(in.)12
Angle of approach (deg)With winch 33Without winch 37
Angle of departure(deg)45
Fuel consumption, average conditions(miles per gal)3.6
Cruising range, average conditions(miles)220
Maximum allowable speed(mph)45
 
   1st  2nd  3rd  4th 
Cruising speed  9  17  26  45 
 
ENGINE
ManufacturerWhiteModel 160 AX
TypeIn-line, 4 cycleNumber of cylinders6
Displacement(cu in.)386
Governed speedNot governed
Brake horsepower 148
Ignition typeBattery
 
ADDITIONAL DATA
Winch capacity(lb) 10,000

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