Achilles Mk.IC
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | 17-pounder Self-Propelled
Gun Achilles IIC |
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| Type | Tank Destroyer |
Radio Equipment | No. 19 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Royal Arsenal,
Woolwich (converted from M10) |
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| Crew | 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Assistant Driver) |
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| Production Quantity | 1100 (total Achilles) |
Production Period | (late 1944, early 1945 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | 29600 kg |
Ground pressure | 0.94kg/cm² |
| Length /hull | 5.97 m |
Length w/Gun | 7.27 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 1.30 m |
Height | 2.90 m |
| Width | 3.05 m |
Ground clearance | 0.43 m |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | 17-pdr (77 mm) Mk. Vt (1) |
Ammunition Carried | 50 |
| Traverse | Manual (360°) |
Elevation | -5° to +20° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | 15 secondes |
Sight | Direct sight telescope |
| Secondary Armament | 1 x .50 caliber MG HB M2 (12.7 mm) (2) |
Ammunition Carried | 450 |
| Location | 1: turret - 2: turret roof |
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| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | GM 6046 |
Type & Displacement | In12, 13.9 liters |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 375-410 hp at 2100-2900 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 12.7 hp / ton |
| Gearbox | Synchromesh: 5 forward, 1 reverse |
Steering | Controlled differential & Steering levers |
| Brakes | Mechanical, external contracting |
Fuel Capacity | 625 L Diesel |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Vertical volute spring suspension
(VVSS) |
Road wheels | 3 bogies, 2 road wheels/bogie |
| Track return rollers | 1 at rear of each bogie |
Sprocket-Wheels | 13 tooth, front |
| Idler Sprockets | Adjustable, rear |
Shock absorbers | - |
| Track Type | T48, outside guides, double pin, chevron, rubber | ||
| Width | 420.6 mm |
Pitch | 150 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 79 |
Track ground contact | 3.73 m |
| Track Type | T49, outside guides, double pin, parallel bars, steel | ||
| Width | 420.6 mm |
Pitch | 150 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 79 |
Track ground contact | 3.73 m |
| Track Type | T51, outside guides, double pin, smooth, rubber | ||
| Width | 420.6 mm |
Pitch | 150 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 79 |
Track ground contact | 3.73 m |
| Track Type | T54E1, outside guides, double pin, chevron, steel | ||
| Width | 420.6 mm |
Pitch | 150 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 79 |
Track ground contact | 3.73 m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 40-48 km/h on road 27 km/h off road |
Range | 320 km on road |
| Mileage | 233 L / 100km on road |
Maximum grade | 30° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | 2.30 m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.61 m |
| Maximum fording depth | 1.00 m |
Minimum turning diameter | 19 m |
| Sources | |||
| OnWar.com | TNT Hors-Série n°6 | - |
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