http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/ Tanks, Tracks and Half Tracks This type of vehicle served as the German "half track" in the Wermacht during WW II. This display is set up as a amored personell carrier towing PAK 40 field artillery piece, http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=11099904 11099904 http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=57455467 57455467 This light tank was first put in to service in 1935. It was called the Type 95 and it replaced the type 89. Only 2,093 were built and they served Japan until surrender in 1945. Like the US Stuart light tank (M-2, M-3, M-5)it rapidly became obsolete as the needs of the war created new technology. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries had the contract to produce this tank with units subcontracted to Sagami Arsenal, Hitachi Industries and other subcontractors. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4221026 4221026 Early units had the 110hp(82kW) Mitsubishi Diesel engine with a top speed of 25 mph (40km/h). Later units had the Mitsubishi NVD 6120 that produced 120 hp ( 89.5 kW). It is 4.38 m long, 2.06 m wide and 2.18 m tall. Armor is 6-12 mm. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4221210 4221210 It weights about 7.4 tons with a crew of three; A commander/ gunner, a mechanic/ machine gunner, and a driver. The commander loaded and trained the 37mm Type 94 main battery. He also had a secondary battery of a 7.7mm Type 97machine gun fired out the rear of the turret. The mechanic/ gunner had a 7.7 mm Type 97 machine gun fired from a flexible mount in the forward hull. The turret would only rotate in a 45 degree arc requiring the 7.7 mm in the rear of the turret to provide some but highly inadequate protection to the rear. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4690421 4690421 Production on a large scale began on the M3A1 in July of 1942. Some differences from the preceding M3 are internal intercom , removal of the two 30 cal machine guns on each side of the hull facing forward, and a welded hull. The British named the Lend Leased tank after the Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart. The troops also called it the "Honey". M3 light tanks orginally began production by Americn Car & Foundary in March of Berwick, Pennsylvania in 1941 following the M2A4 already in production there since May 1940. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4690396 4690396 Yhe M-5 Stuart Lilght Tank is an up graded version of its predessor the M-3. Both modles served through out the war. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4690397 4690397 The M-5A1 is parked next to the Japanese Light Tank (Type 95). A visitor to the museum can compare first hand the difference between the two similar type weapons from the same period. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=3350570 3350570 The M-5 unloads after trip to a movies set for a major roll in a scene. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4221823 4221823 Precautions are neccessary to keep the tank from leaving a lasting impression. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4221805 4221805 This Allegator is painted for service with the US Marine Corps. they served well in the Pacific brinng Marines from the ships to the beaches and beyond. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=3353809 3353809 This M-3 half track and its companion M3A1 (which is stored indoors) were built by White Motor Company during WW II and served in the US Army. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=3350569 3350569 The Sherman ,as a type , had a long service aafter WW II with the IDF ( Isreal Defense Force). This model has a cast hull and a 76mm gun. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=3421543 3421543 Out for a Sunday drive. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4221804 4221804 http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4221803 4221803 http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=3353808 3353808 http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=4221806 4221806 This vehicle was manufactured by the Cadillac Division of General Motors in the early 1960's. The M-114A1 had a M-2 50 cal. in the turret while the A2 had a 20mm in the turret. This first model is designed to carry an M2 50 cal. on the turret with the observer mounting a 7.62mm M-60 externally at the observers hatch at the rear top deck. It has Chevrolet 283 cubic inch V-8 gasoline engine that develops 160 hp (120k/W). Operational range is 443 km. The power to weight ratio is 23 hp/ ton. Combat weight is 15,000 lb (6,800 kg) It has a crew of 3. This track can swim propelled by its tracks and it can be air dropped by parachute. The commander;s hatch rotates 360 degrees. This type saw service in Vietnam but was withdrawn because it could not keep up with the larger M113. It remained in service in Europe where it did not have the steep banks of the many jungle streams and rivers to deal with. The nose overhang was not at the correct angle for the M114 to climb out of a steep banked stream. http://www.indianamilitarymuseum.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=3422240 3422240 This prize was captured during the Iraqi take over of Kuwait. It is a 2S1 (SO-122) 122mm Self-propelled Howitzer. It was called by the Soviet Army the Gvozdika (Carnation) and the M-1974 by NATO.. The driver is located in the hull on the left, the engine is on the right. The main armament (2A31) is a modified version of the 122mm D-30 towed howitzer. Its rate of fire is achieved by loading the tube at any angle. Its sustained rateof fire is 5-8 rds/min. It can fire 70 rounds for the first hour, It can carry 40 rounds of various types of 122mm. It can be fed from the out side and has telephone intercom for 1 of the 2 out side crew. The HE projectiles has a range of 15,300 meters. It has a suspension that can be adjusted to to give different heights depending on terrain and tactical situation. It is fully amphibious, propelled by its tracks and can be made ready in less than 2 minutes. Water entering the hull is expelled by via exhaust using a bilge pump. Standard equipment includes passive infra-red night vision and an NBC system. During amphibious operations it can only carry 30 rounds on board. It has a crew of 4. It has a commander and loader in the turret. It weighs 15.7 tons. There is a large door at the rear for resuply of amunition in a sustained fire situation. It can be used for both direct and indirect fire. Rarely is a secondary weapon placed at the commander's hatch on the turret. 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