This is the British version of the US M10 3 ins GMC, upgunned to take the British 17 pdr.
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SPECIFICATION Designation: 105mm Gun Motor Carriage M10 or M10A1 Crew: 5 (commander, driver, gun crew (3)) Battle weight: 66,0001b Dimensions: Length 19ft 7in Track width 16.5in Height 8ft 1.5in Track centres/tread 6ft l l in Width 10ft Armament: Main: 1 x 3in gun M7 (1x l7pdr OQF in Achilles) Secondary: 1 x .50 cal Browning MG (AA) Armour thickness: Maximum 37mm; Minimum 12mm Traverse: 360°. Elevation limits: +19° to -10° Engine: Twin GMS 6-7l diesels (Ml0) Ford GAA V8 petrol (M10A1) Maximum speed : 30mph Maximum cross-country speed: 20mph (approx) Suspension type: Vertical volute Road radius: 200 miles Fording depth: 3ft Vertical obstacle: 2ft Trench crossing : 7ft 6in Ammunition stowage: 54 rounds 3in 300 rounds .50 cal MG |
(pre-GS 'A' number designations)