M29 Weasel
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M29 Weasel, D-Day Re-enactment, Conneaut, Ohio. |
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| M29 Weasel | |
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| General characteristics | |
| Crew | 4 |
| Length | 10 feet |
| Width | 5 feet |
| Height | ? |
| Weight | 3800 pounds dry |
| Armour and armament | |
| Armour | none |
| Main armament | .30 Cal BMG |
| Secondary armament | ? |
| Mobility | |
| Power plant | Studebaker Model 6-170 Champion 70 hp (48 kW) |
| Suspension | Tracked |
| Road speed | 36 |
| Power/weight | |
| Range | 265 |
The M29 Weasel was a World War II tracked vehicle, built by Studebaker, designed specifically for operation in snow.
When AutoWeek magazine tested a Weasel in 2006, they noted that it was immediately recognizable as a military vehicle, due to the compartment above the engine and transmission designed to hold TNT and a detonator for self-destruct purposes.
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[edit] Photos
 M29C Weasel in arctic garb, U.S. Army Transportation Museum display |
 M29 Weasel in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn in Omaha |
 M29 Weasel in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn in Omaha |
 M29 Weasel in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn in Omaha |
[edit] Original WWII Specifications
[edit] General Data
| Crew: | 4 |
| Weight (fighting): | (lb) 4,451 |
| Shipping dimensions: | Uncrated; (cu ft) 340; (sq ft) 57.7 |
| Ground clearance: | (in.) 11 |
| ground pressure: | 1.9 |
| Pintle height (loaded): | (in.) 27 1/8 |
| Electrical system: | (volts) 12 |
| Capacities: | Fuel 72, octane gasoline (gal) 35 |
| Cooling system (qt) 12 3/4 | |
| Crankcase (refill) (qt) 5 | |
| Brakes: | Mechanical - external contracting in differential |
| Transmission: | Speeds: 3 |
| Transfer case: | Speeds: 2 |
| Communication: | Type radio |
[edit] Performance
| Maximum gradability: | (percent) 100 |
| Turning radius: | (ft) 12 |
| Fording depth: | Will Float |
| Maximum width of ditch vehicle will cross: | (in.) 36 |
| Maximum vertical obstacle vehicle will climb: | (in.) 24 |
| Fuel consumption, average conditions: | (miles per gal) 5 |
| Cruising range, average conditions: | (miles) 165 |
| Maximum allowable speed: | (mph) 36 |
| Maximum allowable towed load: | (lb) 3,800 |
[edit] Engine
| Manufacturer: | Studebaker Model 6-170 Champion |
| Type: | L-head, 4 cycle Number of cylinders: 6 |
| Displacement: | (cu in.) 169.6 |
| Governed speed: | Not governed |
| Brake horsepower: | at (rpm) 3600 70 |
| Ignition type: | Distributor |
[edit] Notes
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
- Philip R. Kern. "The Studebaker M29 Weasel". Military Vehicles Magazine Volume 1, 2 & 3.
- (1985) "Studebaker M29 Weasel". ISO Military Vehicle Series.
- Richard Quinn. "Studebaker Goes To War". "Turning Wheels" - magazine of the Studebaker Drivers Club.
- Beaudry, Barry (2005). The Weasel Restorer. The Weasel and Project Plough. Retrieved on February 26, 2006.
