Carrier, Light Cargo, T15 | TM 9-2800: Standard Military Motor Vehicles, Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, September 1, 1943 (Lone Sentry)

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TM 9-2800: Standard Military Motor Vehicles

Technical Manual, U.S. War Department, September 1, 1943

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CARRIER, LIGHT CARGO, T15

Technical Manuals: TM 9-893, TM 9-1893A, TM 9-1893B

Parts List: SNL G-154

Manufacturer: The Studebaker Corp.

Armament: One Rifle, automatic, cal. .30, Browning, M1918; one Gun, submachine, cal. .45, M1928A1; two Carbines, cal. .30, M1; one Launcher, rocket, AT, M1 (not used if equipped with Browning automatic rifle).

Ammunition: 375 rounds, cal. .45; 300 rounds, cal. .30 (for carbines); 300 rounds, cal. .30 (automatic rifle).

[Carrier, Cargo, T15]
RA PD 54022

Classification:

Purpose: To transport personnel and materiel over snow, and for limited operation on the ground.

[U.S. WW2 Cargo Carrier T15, Dimensions Diagram]

GENERAL DATA

Crew 2

Weight Net (lb) 3,390

Payload (lb) 1,260

Gross (lb) 4,650

Shipping dimensions (cu ft) (sq ft) 55

Track width (in.) 18

Ground clearance (in.) 12

Ground pressure (lbs per sq in.) 2

Electrical system (volts) 12

Capacities Fuel, 75 octane gasoline (gal) 25

Cooling system (qt) 10 1/2

Crankcase (refill) (qt) 5

Brakes Mechanical

Communication Radio

PERFORMANCE

Maximum gradability (percent) 100

Turning radius (ft) 13 1/2

Fording depth (Floats at 44 inches) (in.) 41

Maximum vertical obstacle vehicle will climb (in.) 19

Angle of approach (deg) 32

Angle of departure (deg) 11

Fuel consumption, average conditions (miles per gal) 5

Cruising range, average conditions (miles) 125

Maximum allowable speed (mph) 23.5

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Cruising speed 6.6 11.8 17.6 13.1 23.5

ENGINE

Manufacturer Studebaker Model 6-170

Type In-line, 4 cycle Number of cylinders 6

Displacement (cu in.) 169.6

Governed speed Not governed

Brake horsepower 75

Ignition type Battery

ADDITIONAL DATA

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