M26 Tank Transporter (M25 Prime Mover) Data
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Dragon Wagon |
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| Type | Tank Transporter |
Radio Equipment | - |
| Manufacturer(s) | Pacific Car and
Foundry |
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| Crew | 7 |
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| Production Quantity | 735 M26 + 537 M26A1 (without armored cabin) |
Production Period | from 04/1943 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Weight | 7008 kg - 7461 kg (winch) |
Tailer load capacity | 40000 kg |
| Length | 7.72 m - 17.48 m (with trailer) |
Width | 2.46 m |
| Height over AA MG | 3.56 m |
Ground clearance | 0.36 m (Prime Mover) - 0.71.2 (Trailer) |
| Wheelbase | 4.17 m |
Ground pressure | ? kg/cm² |
| Front winch capacity | 17500 kg |
Rear winch capacity | 30000 kg |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | .50cal (12.7 mm) M2HB MG (1) |
Ammunition Carried | ? |
| Traverse | 360° (manual) |
Elevation | Manual |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - |
Sight | - |
| Secondary Armament | ? |
Ammunition Carried | ? |
| Location | 1: Ring mount on cab |
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| ARMOR | ||||
| Assembly | Welding
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| Armor Detail | Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Cabin | 19.05 mm |
6.4 mm |
6.4 mm |
6.4 mm (Top) |
| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Hall-Scot Model 440 |
Type & Displacement | L6, |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 240 hp at 2100 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 11.25 hp / ton (winch) |
| Gearbox | 12 forward speeds & 1 reverse speed |
Steering | Steering wheel |
| Brakes | Hydraulics |
Fuel Capacity | 453 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Semi-elliptic, 6x6 |
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| Road wheels | 1+2x2/side |
Shock absorbers | On each wheel |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 42 km/h on road |
Range | 427 km on road |
| Mileage | 97.70 L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | ?° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | ? m |
Vertical obstacles | ? m |
| Maximum fording depth | 0.94 m |
Minimum turning diameter | 14 m |
| Sources | |||
| AFV Database | Vehicles.com | - |
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