M6 Tractor
Encyclopedia
The M6 High-Speed Tractor was an artillery tractor
used by the US Army in World War II
to tow heavy artillery pieces such as 8 inch Gun M1
and 240 mm Howitzer M1
.
Artillery tractor
Artillery tractor is a kind of tractor, also referred to as a gun tractor, a vehicle used to tow artillery pieces of varying weights.-Traction:...
used by the US Army in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
to tow heavy artillery pieces such as 8 inch Gun M1
8 inch Gun M1
The 8 inch Gun M-1 was a 203 mm towed heavy gun developed in the United States. It was used by the US Army and the British Army in World War II.-Development:...
and 240 mm Howitzer M1
240 mm howitzer M1
The 240 mm howitzer M1, popularly nicknamed the "Black Dragon", was a towed howitzer used by the United States Army. The 240 mm M1 was designed to replace the World War I era 240 mm Howitzer M1918 which was based on a 1911 French design and was outdated by World War II.The project to replace...
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See also
- List of U.S. military vehicles by supply catalog designation
- List of U.S. military vehicles by model number
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- M5 TractorM5 TractorThe M5 High-Speed Tractor was an artillery tractor used by the US Army from 1942.-Construction:The M5 is a fully track vehicle designed to tow the 105 mm Howitzer M2, and the 155 mm Long Tom field artillery, and carry the gun crew and ammunition. A winch and roller system allows the M5 to pull...