The M8 Light Armored Car was a 6×6 armored car produced by the Ford Motor Company during the Second World War. It was used by the U.S. and British troops in Europe and the Far East until the end of the war.The vehicle was widely exported and as of 2006 still remains in service in some third world countries. In British service the M8 was known as Greyhound.
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M8 in the Park of Military History, Pivka, Slovenia. |
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Armored car |
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Place of origin |
United States |
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Specifications |
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Weight |
7.8 t |
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Length |
5 m |
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Width |
2.54 m |
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Height |
2.25 m |
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Crew |
4 |
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Armor |
up to 19 mm |
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Primary |
37 mm Gun M6 |
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armament |
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Secondary armament |
.30 and .50 MG |
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Engine |
Hercules JXD 6-cyl gasoline |
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110 hp (82 kW) |
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Power/weight |
14.1 hp/tonne |
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Suspension |
6×6 wheel, leaf spring |
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Operational range |
563 km |
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Speed |
90 km/h |
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