M3 Half Track
The M3 half-track was an American armored personnel carrier half-track that was widely used by the Allies during World War II and the Cold War. Derived from the M2 half-track, the M3 was produced on a large scale, with approximately 15.000 standard M3s and over 38.000 variant units. The M3 was extensively modified, with several dozen variant designs produced for various purposes. During World War II, the M3 and its variants were supplied to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, as well as to troops of the British Commonwealth and the Soviet Red Army, serving on all major fronts throughout the war. The M3 and its variants were produced by many manufacturers, including Diamond T, White Motor Company, and Autocar. They were adapted for a wide range of applications, such as self-propelled anti-aircraft guns or self-propelled artillery. Although it was initially unpopular due to the lack of substantial armor or a roof to protect the crew from shrapnel, it was used by most of the Allies during the war.
The M3 Half-track was an American armored personnel carrier half-track that was widely used by the Allies during World War II and the Cold War. Derived from the M2 Half-track, the M3 was produced on a large scale, with approximately 15.000 standard M3s and more than 38.000 variant units.
The M3 was extensively modified with several dozen variant designs produced for various purposes. During World War II, the M3 and its variants were supplied to the US Army and Marines, as well as to British Commonwealth and Soviet Red Army forces, who served on all major fronts throughout the war. The M3 and its variants were produced by many manufacturers including Diamond T, White Motor Company and Autocar. They were adapted for a wide range of applications, such as a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun or self-propelled artillery. Although initially unpopular due to the lack of significant armor or a roof to protect the crew from shrapnel, it was used by most Allies during the war.
In the Cold War era, the vehicle was used by a variety of state and non-state operators in conflicts in South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and remained in service until the mid-1990s.
Specifications
The M3 half-track was 6,17m long, 2,223m wide, 2,26m high and had a gross weight of 18t. With a fuel capacity of 60 US gallons (230 L), the M3 could transport its crew (one driver) and a team of 12 soldiers 220 miles (350 km) before refueling, while protecting them from small arms fire with light armor (6– 12mm armor). The vehicle was powered by a 148 hp (110 kW) (6330 cc), 6-cylinder petrol engine.
This Half-Track presented here has a German license plate which is very special and a new TuV. Furthermore, this truck is equipped with original sheet metal. It also runs very well and is easy to control.